J.T.BAKER INC. -- MANGANESE DIOXIDE, 2526  -- 6810-00N046626
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MANGANESE DIOXIDE, 2526
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N046626
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-582-2537
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:HO852
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08885
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:HO852
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:MANGANESE DIOXIDE
CAS:1313-13-9
RTECS #:OP0350000
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3 (MN), C
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 (MN)

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHAL: IRRIT OF UPPER
    REPSIRATORY TRACT, EXCESSIVE INHALATION MAY CAUSE NAUSEA, WEAKNESS,
    CHILLS, LOSS OF APPETITE, MANGANISM. SKIN: IRRITATION. EYES:
    IRRITATION. INGEST: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM	DEPRESSION. CHRONIC:
    NONE IDENTIFIED. TARGET ORGANS: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, CENTRAL NERVOUS
    DEPRESSION, BLOOD & KIDNEYS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:INGEST: IF PERSON IS CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY GIVE LARGE
    AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MD ATTN. INHAL: IF PERSON BREATHES IN LARGE
    AMOUNTS, MOVE THE EXPOSED PERSON TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY
    WASH SKIN WITH  PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER FOR AT LEAST 15MINUTES.
    EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROT
    EQUIP. MOVE EXPOS CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE W/OUT
    RISK. USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOS CNTNRS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH COMBUSTIBLE
    MATERIALS, FLAMMABLE MATERIALS OR POWDERED METALS CAN CAUSE FIRE OR
    EXPLOSION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. KEEP
    COMBUSTIBLES (WOOD, PAPER, OIL, ETC.) AWAY FROM SPILLED MATERIAL.
    WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY
    CONTAINER & COVER; REMOVE FROM ARE A. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    SEPARATELY AND AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV, A
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORK GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM AND APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATL TO AVOID: AZIDES, CHLORINE, CHLORATES, CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE.

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:995F,535C
Spec Gravity:5.02 (H2O=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE (<0.1%)
Appearance and Odor:BLACK CRYSTALLINE POWDER. ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS,NITRATES,
    COMBUST MATLS, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE,(SUPP DATA)
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME, OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

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

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