MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCT DIVISION -- AMMONIUM PERSULFATE  -- 6810-00-234-8360
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM PERSULFATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-234-8360
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCT 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:AMMONIUM PERSULFATE;PEROXYDISLFURIC ACID,DIAMMONIUM SALT;
    CAS #7727-54-0; TLV AS PERSULFT
CAS:7727-54-0
RTECS #:SE0350000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
ACGIH TLV:5MG/CUM AS S2O8

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

Effects of Overexposure:INH:MAY IRRIT MUC MEMBRN;ING:CORROSIVE.MAY
    CAUSE ABDOMINAL PAIN;SKIN:CORR.MAY BURN;EYES:SEV IRRITATE

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

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.GET MD FOR BREATHG
    DIFFICULTY;INGEST:GIVE SEV GLASSES OF WATER.VOMITG MAY OCCUR
    SPONTANEOUSLY,BUT DO NOT INDUCE.GET MD IMMED;SKIN/EYES:TMV CONTMNTD
    CLOTHG.WIPE OFF EXCESS FROM S KIN.WASH W/PLENTY H*2O FOR 15 MIN.GET
    MD PROMPTLY

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE H*20 TO COOL EXPD CONTRS. USE SCBA & FULL
    PROT.CLTHG.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AN EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN MIXED W/FINELY
    POWDRD ORGANIC MATTER,METAL POWDER, OR REDUCING AGENTS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL.CLEAN UP PERSONS NEED
    PROTCTV CLOTHG/RE5P PROTCTION FM DUST.PUCT UP SPILL & PLACE IN A
    SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL IN A METHOD THAT
    DOES NOT GENERATE DUST.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
    COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.STORE AWAY FM
    HEAT SOURCS.AVOID CONTAMINATION WITH DIRT & DUST.
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:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK
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:08-01-85 COMPLTD IAW OSHA COMM HAZ STD.

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

HCC:D1
Spec Gravity:1.98
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS,ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
RDCG AGNTS,ORG MATL,NA*2O*2,POWRD METALS(E.G ALUMINUM).
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID HEATING OR CONTACT W/WATER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DECOMPSD BY MOISTURE TO GIVE O*2 &
    O*3.THERMLLY GIVE O*2/S

====================  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,ST.& FED REGS.SM SPILLS MAY BE REDUCD
    W/CONC HYPO SOLN(ACIDIFD W/DIL H*2 SO*4),NEUTRLZD W/SODA ASH &
    FLUSHD W/LGQTY WATER.

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