FISHER SCIENTIFIC -- LACTOSE  -- 6505-00N042680
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:LACTOSE
MSDS Date:12/30/1992
FSC:6505
NIIN:00N042680
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:LACTOSE   LD50: (ORAL, RAT) 10,000 MG/KG
CAS:63-42-3
RTECS #:OD9625000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:SUPDAT: KEEP HEAD LOWER THAN HIPS TO PREVENT ASPIRATION.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENT 1
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION/SKIN CONTACT/EYE
    CONTACT: NO DATA AVAILABLE. INGESTION: GASTROINTESTINAL
    DISTURBANCES MAY OCCUR IN PERSONS WITH LACTOSE INTOLERANCE.
    CHRONIC: INGESTION: REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS HAVE BEE N REPORTED IN
    ANIMALS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF BRTHG HAS STOPPED,
    PERFORM ARTF RESP. KEEP PERSON WARM & AT REST. TREAT SYMP &
    SUPPORTIVELY. GET MED ATTN IMMED. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMD CLTHG &
    SHOES IMMED. WASH AFF ECTED AREA W/SOAP OR MILD DETERGENT & LG AMTS
    OF WATER UNTIL NO EVID OF CHEM REMAINS (APPROX 15-20 MIN). GET MED
    ATTN IMMED. EYES: WASH IMMED W/LG AMTS OF WATER/NORM SALINE
    OCCASNLY LIFTING (SUPDAT)

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY OR
    REGULAR FOAM. FOR LARGER FIRES USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR REGULAR
    FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP . MOVE
    CNTNR FROM FIRE AREA IF W/OUT RISK. DO NOT SCATTER SPILLED MATL
    W/HIGH-PRESS WATER STREAMS. DIKE (SUPDAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SLIGHT FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT
    OR FLAME.

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

Spill Release Procedures:OCCUPATIONAL SPILL: SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN
    SUITABLE CLEAN, DRY CONTAINERS FOR RECLAMATION OR LATER DISPOSAL.
    DO NOT FLUSH SPILLED MATERIAL INTO SEWER. KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE
    AWAY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
    SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:MAY BURN BUT DOES NOT IGNITE READILY. AVOID CONTACT
    WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS, EXCESSIVE HEAT, SPARKS OR OPEN FLAME.

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

Respiratory Protection:HIGH LEVELS - NIOSH APPROVED SUPPLIED-AIR
    RESPIRATOR. NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL, EXHAUST OR GENERAL DILUTION VENTILATION
    SYSTEM.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC: FIRE-CTL WATER FOR LATER DISP. USE AGENTS SUITABLE FOR
    TYPE OF SURROUNDING FIRE. AVOID BRTHG HAZ VAPS. KEEP UPWIND. FIRST
    AID PROC: UPPER & LOWER LIDS UNTIL NO EVID OF CHEM REMAINS (A T
    LEAST 15-20 MIN). GET MED ATTN IMMED.INGEST: TREAT SYMP &
    SUPPORTIVELY. GET MED ATTN IMMED. IF VOMIT OCCURS, (ING 2)

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:394F,201C
Spec Gravity:1.5
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS, COLORLESS CRYSTALS OR FINE WHITE POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS (STRONG): FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND
    PRESSURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY RELEASE
    ACRID SMOKE AND IRRITATING FUMES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
    WHEN STORING OR DISPOSING OF THIS SUBSTANCE. FOR ASSISTANCE CONTACT
    THE DISTRICT DIRECTOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.

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