Cysteamine bitartate

SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- H8889 S4506 SODIUM DIATRIZOATE -- 6550-00F055358
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:H8889 S4506 SODIUM DIATRIZOATE
MSDS Date:03/19/1997
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F055358
MSDS Number: CGJGT
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:SAINT LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM DIATRIZOATE
CAS:737-31-5
RTECS #:DG6125000

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): >7 GM/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION/SKIN ABSORPTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:NAUSEA, HEADACHE, VOMITING, SENSATIONS OF HEAT,
    WEAKNESS, THIRST, COUGHING, SNEEZING, ITCHING, PALLOR, TACHYCARDIA,
    HYPOTENSION, DIARRHEA

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

First Aid:SKIN: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS.
    INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS. INHALATION: REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR. EYES: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS.
    OBTAIN MEDICAL  ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER/APPROPRIATE FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES,
    RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD
    FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE
    AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP I S COMPLETE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT FROM LIGHT.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT & INHALATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
    BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:501.8-503F
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:LIGHT SENSITIVE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BY THERMAL DECOMPOSITION: CO, CO2,
    NITROGEN OXIDES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE/MIX THE MATERIAL W/A COMBUSTIBLE
    SOLVENT & BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER
    & SCRUBBER. DISPOSE OF IAW/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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