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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