MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- CALCIUM CHLORIDE  -- 6810-00-988-8945
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CALCIUM CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-988-8945
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Emergency Phone Num:(314)982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:CALCIUM CYANIDE MIXTURE
RTECS #:EW0710000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3 (CN)
ACGIH TLV:S, 5 MG/M3 (CN)

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

Effects of Overexposure:INH:DUST MAY IRRIT UPPR RESP TRACT;ING:MAY
    IRRIT MUC MEMB;SKIN:IRRITANT.MAY BURN;EYES:BURNS/IRRIT.

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

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.GET MD FOR BREATHG
    DIFFICULTY;INGEST:IMMED INDUCE VOMIT BY GIVING 2 GL OF
    WATER/MILK.NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.GET MD IMMED;SKIN:WASH
    W/SOAP & WATER.GET MD IF IRRIT OCCURS ;EYES:FLUSH W/H*2O FOR 15
    MIN.GET MED ATTN IMMED.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
    CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN-UP PERSONS MAY REQUIRE PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING & RESP PROTECTION FROM DUST.COLLECT SPILLED MATL BY
    SWEEPING,PICKING OR SCOOPING & TRANSFER TO A CLOSED,WATER-PROOF
    NON-METAL CONTAINER SUITABLE FOR SH IPPING (MOIST/WET CACL*2 MAY
    CRODE STEEL).

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS IN
    COOL,DRY,VENTLTD AREA.PROTCT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.MOIST CACL*2/CONC
    SOLN MAY CORRODE STEEL.DO NOT STORE IN METAL CONT.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES,SKIN & CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY
    AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT EXPOSE TO ATMOSPHERE BECAUSE CALCIUM
    CHLORIDE WILL ABSORB WATER & FORM A SOLUTION.

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

Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATED: 05 SEP 85, CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD; BOILING
    POINT: OVER 1600C(2912F); MELTING POINT: 772C(1422F)

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>1600C
Spec Gravity:2.15
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE OR GRAY-WHITE GRANULES. ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METALS,AL,YELLOW BRASS,BROMINETRIFLUORIDE,MIX OF LIME/BORATE
Stability Condition to Avoid:WET/MOIST CONDITIONS.(CACL*2 ABSORBS H*2O
    & MAKES ACID SOLN)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHLORINE/HCL GAS FUMES,&OXIDES OF
    CALCIUM WHEN HEATED.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:COLLECTED WASTE MAY BE SHIPPED I/A/W DOT REGS TO
    A RCRA-APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY.ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH
    LOCAL,STATE,& FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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