J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO. -- POTASSIUM CHLORIDE  -- 6810-00-264-6545
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-6545
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
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:POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:7447-40-7
RTECS #:TS8050000
Fraction by Wt: 99- 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) = 3020 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:INHALATION MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF
    UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. EYE
    CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION MAY CAUSE INSOMNIA,
    GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
    CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
    CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, SKIN
    IRRITATION, EYE IRRITATION, INSOMNIA, GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:KIDNEY DISORDERS

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. RESTORE BREATHING. KEEP
    WARM AND QUIET. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH AFFECTED AREA
    THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.	EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY GIVE
    LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER TO DRINK. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:NOT GIVEN
Upper Limits:NOT GIVEN
Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE. USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND
    FULL FACE-PIECE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY
    SWEEP UP AND REMOVE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE.
Other Precautions:DURING USE, AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION
    EXOSURES BELOW PEL (TLV), USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR AS PER
    CURRENT 29 CFR 1910.134, INSTRUCTIONS/WARNINGS AND NIOSH RESPIRATOR
    SELECTION.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AND MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION TO
    MAINTAIN FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH STATION AND SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER HANDLING PRODUCT
    AND BEFORE EATING DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2618F,1437C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1423F,773C
Vapor Pres:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Density:NOT GIVEN
Spec Gravity:1.98
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT GIVEN
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER, ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0 %

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BROMINE TRIFLUORIDE AND TRICHLORIDE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING
    ENVIRONMENT. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSAL CONTAINER OR
    LINER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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