MALLINCRODT INC - MORGAN SCIENT CORP, DIST -- SODIUM ACETATE  -- 6810-00-222-2724
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM ACETATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-222-2724
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCRODT INC - MORGAN SCIENT CORP, DIST
Emergency Phone Num:606-987-7000
CAGE:EO163
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BIOCLINICAL LABORATORIES INC NORTH STRONG DIV
Address:7322 WESTMORE RD
Box:City:ROCKVILLE
State:MD
ZIP:20850-1260
Country:US
Phone:212-573-1200/FAX (9-1)908-454-3124
CAGE:9A714
Company Name:MALLINCRODT INC
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361-0315
Country:US
Phone:314-982-5000
CAGE:EO163

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SODIUM ACETATE
CAS:126-96-5
RTECS #:AJ4375000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:MILD SKIN/EYE IRRIT. MODERATELY TOXIC BY ORAL
    INGEST.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE: WASH W/FLOWING WATER 15 MIN. CONSULT MD. INGEST: IF
    PATIENT IS CONSCIOUS, GIVE LG AMTS OF WATER. INDUCE VOMIT, CALL MD.
    SKIN: WASH WELL W/WATER. INH: REMOVE PATIENT FROM AREA OF EXPOSURE.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:ANY MEDIA SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING SUPPORTING
    FIRE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ANHYDROUS AT 248DEGF, DECOMPOSES AT
    HIGHER TEMPS

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AREA & DISSOLVE MATL IN LG AMT OF
    WATER. WASH DOWN W/LG AMT OF WATER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT NORM AMBIENT TEMP

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Ventilation:LOCAL EXH, REC
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT OR COVERALLS
Supplemental Safety and Health
ORAL RAT LD50-353MG/KG

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:615DEGF MLT
Spec Gravity:1.53
Solubility in Water:VERY
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GRANULAR SALT, SLIGHT ACETIC ACID ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
F*2, KNO*3, SAX
Stability Condition to Avoid:BECOMES ANHYDROUS AT 248DEGF. DECOMP AT
    HIGHER TEMP

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:LANDFILL. DISSOLVE IN LG AMTS OF WATER. OBSERVE
    FED, STATE, LOCAL EFFLUENT DISPOSAL REG

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