BIOCHEMICAL SCIENCES -- SULFOSALICYLIC ACID 3%  -- 6550-00N053727
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SULFOSALICYLIC ACID 3%
MSDS Date:09/13/1993
FSC:6550
NIIN:00N053727
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BIOCHEMICAL SCIENCES
Box:518
City:BRIDGEPORT
State:NJ
ZIP:08014
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-524-0294
Emergency Phone Num:800-524-0294
CAGE:0B0Y1
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BIOCHEMICAL SCIENCES INC
Address:200 COMMODORE DRIVE
Box:City:SWEDESBORO
State:NJ
ZIP:08085
Country:US
Phone:800-524-0294
CAGE:0B0Y1

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

Ingred Name:WATER; (DEIONIZED WATER)
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 97%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:5-SULFOSALICYLIC ACID; (SULFOSALICYLIC)
CAS:5965-83-3
Fraction by Wt: 3%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EXPOSURE TO GAS CAUSES COUGHING,
    BURNING OF THROAT, AND CHOKING. MAY ALSO CAUSE REPRODUCTIVE
    EFFECTS. BURNS & BLURRED VISION MAY RESULT. WITH HIGHER
    CONCENTRATIONS THE GREATER THE RISK OF INJURY. BURN ING SENSATIONS
    & DERMATITIS MAY RESULT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN, SOLUTION IS VERY WEAK
    IN CONCENTRATION.

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

First Aid:SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMD CLTHG. WASH AFFECTED AREA W/COPIOUS AMTS
    OF SOAP & WATER. EYES: FLUSH EYES IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. CONT MD IF IRRIT PERSISTS. INGEST: INDUCE
    VOMITING IMMED  BY GIVING TWO GLASSES OF WATER & PRESSING FINGER
    DOWN THROAT. CONTACT MD IMMED. INHAL: REMOVE PERS TO FRESH AIR. IF
    BRTHG HAS STOPPED BEGIN ARTF RESP. CONT MD IMMED.

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY POWDER, FOAM, CO*2 AND WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. WATER SPRAY CAN BE USED TO REDUCE INTENSITY
    OF FLAMES & TO DILUTE SPILLS TO A NONFLAMM MIXTURE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ISOLATE THE SPILL AREA. COVER WITH SAND,
    DRY-LIME OR SODA ASH. PLACE COVERED CONTAINERS. KEEP OUT OF SEWERS
    & WATER SOURCES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:WASH HANDS WITH SOAP & WATER AFTER
    HANDLING.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF VAPOR CONCENTRATION
    BECOMES HIGH, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEMICAL WORK GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:NO OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING GIVEN.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:C3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Spec Gravity:1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS SOLUTION, ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DCOMPOSITION MAY INCLUDE TOXIC
    OXIDES OF SULFUR.

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

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

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