MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- CUPRIC NITRATE  -- 6810-00-975-3123
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CUPRIC NITRATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-975-3123
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
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:CUPRIC NITRATE  (SARA III)
CAS:3251-23-8
RTECS #:QU7400000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
OSHA PEL:1 MG CU/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:INH:IRRIT UPPER RESP TRACT;ING:MAY BURN
    MOUTH,ESOPHAGUS,VOMITG HEADACHE;SKIN/EYE:IRRIT,REDNESS,PAIN.

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

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT.GET MD;INGEST:IMMED INDUCE VOMIT BY GIVING 2 GL OF
    WATER.NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.GET MD IMMED;SKIN/EYES:FLUSH
    IMMED W/LG QTY H* 2O FOR 15 MIN.RMV CONTMNTD CLOTHES.GET MED ATTN.

=====================  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:CONTACT W/OXIDIZABLE SUBSTANCES MAY CAUSE
    EXTREMELY VIOLENT COMBUSTION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL.CLEAN UP PERSONS NEED
    PROTCTV CLOTHG/RESP PROTCTION FM DUST.PICK UP SPILL & PLACE IN A
    SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL IN A METHOD THAT
    DOES NOT GENERATE DUST;DO  NOT FLUSH TO SEWER.TOXIC TO FISH.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
    COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.ISOLATE FROM
    INCOMPATIBLES,REDUCERS.DO NOT STORE ON WOODN FLOOR
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
    CONTAINRS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
    CLOTHING CONTACT.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST/MIST RESPIR
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:28AUG85,CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD; DECMPOSES AT
    170C(338F); MELTING PT:115C(239F)

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

HCC:D1
Spec Gravity:2.32
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:BLUE CRYSTALS. ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG REDUCERS,POT.,FERROCYANIDE,TIN,ACETYLENE,HYDRAZN ETC.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS OXIDES OF NITROGEN WHEN HEATED
    TO DECOMPOSITION

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DISPOSD AS HAZ WASTE IN A RCRA APPRVD WASTE DISPOSAL
    FACILITY.COMPLY WITH LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS; CWA/CERCLA
    RQ:100 LBS

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