J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO -- SODIUM NITROFERRICYANIDE,DIHYDRATE  -- 6810-00-148-7212
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM NITROFERRICYANIDE,DIHYDRATE
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-148-7212
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-JTBAKER
Emergency Phone Num:(201) 859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTR)
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:FERRATE(2-),PENTACYANONITROSYL-,DISODIUM,DIHYDRATE/SODIUM
    NITROFERRICYANIDE,DIHYDRATE
CAS:13755-38-9
RTECS #:LJ8925000
Fraction by Wt: 90- 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:NOT ESTABLISHED.
ACGIH TLV:NOT ESTABLISHED.

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (IV, RAT) IS 9.3 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- ORAL/INHALE:CYANOSIS,
    UNCONSCIOUSNESS, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS, WEAKNESS,
    RAPID INEFFECTIVE BREATHING, LOW BLOOD PRESSURE, CONVULSION & MAY
    BE FATAL. EYE/SKIN:NONE IDENTIFIED. CHR ONIC-NONE IDENTIFIED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE IDENTIFIED.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION OR INGESTION MAY CAUSE CYANOSIS,
    UNCONSCIOUSNESS, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS, WEAKNESS,
    RAPID INEFFECTIVE BREATHING, LOW BLOOD PRESSURE, CONVULSION & MAY
    BE FATAL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:CALL A DOCTOR IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYE/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. INHALED:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. ORAL:CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF
    CONSCIO US, IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING.

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
    NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY FORM HYDROGEN CYANIDE, CARBON
    MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE AND OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE
    MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND COVER. REMOVE FROM AREA.
    FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER. AV OID GENERATING DUST.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE- KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY
    CLOSED. STORE IN SECURE POISON AREA. STORAGE COLOR CODE IS BLUE
    (HEALTH).
Other Precautions:DANGER. POISON! KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT BREATHE DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH
    EYES AND SKIN.

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

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV. AT CONCENTRATIONS ABOVE 4 PPM, A
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, QUICK DRENCH SHOWER AND
    IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
    FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NOTE: CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES THAT ARE MANUFACTURED OR IMPORTED IN SMALL
    QUANTITIES SOLELY FOR THE USE IN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ARE NOT
    SUBJECT TO THE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE TOXIC SUBSTANCES 
    CONTROL ACT (TSCA), 15 USC 2604 (H) ET SEQ. REFERENCE - 40 CFR
    720.36.

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

HCC:T3
Spec Gravity:1.72
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:DARK RED CRYSTALS - ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, STRONG ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SHOCK
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM HYDROGEN CYANIDE, CARBON
    MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE AND OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.