MALLINCKRODT INC./SCIENCE PROD. DIV. -- POTASSIUM ACID PHTHALATE  -- 6810-00-275-8134
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM ACID PHTHALATE
MSDS Date:08/07/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-275-8134
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC./SCIENCE PROD. DIV.
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
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:POTASSIUM ACID PHTHALATE
CAS:877-24-7

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITATION TO MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES, COUGHING, SORE THROAT, & BREATHING DIFFICULTY.
    INGESTION: NAUSEA, VOMITING, ABNORMAL SENSATIONS IN HANDS & FEET,
    IRRITATION TO THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES, & HARMF UL. SKIN: IRRITATION,
    REDNESS, & PAIN. EYES: IRRITATION & DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: IRRITATION TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES,
    COUGHING, SORE THROAT, & BREATHING DIFFICULTY. INGESTION: NAUSEA,
    VOMITING, ABNORMAL SENSATIONS IN HANDS & FEET, IRRITATION TO THE
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES, & HARMF UL. SKIN: IRRITATION, REDNESS, & PAIN.
    EYES: IRRITATION & DAMAGE.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: GIVE WATER OR
    MILK TO DRINK. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
    PERSON. SKIN: WIPE OFF EXCESS. WASH W/SOAP & WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINS. EYES: W ASH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. OBTAIN
    MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, OR CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/NIOSH-APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE
    PRESSURE DEMAND/OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. WEAR
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.  SWEEP UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR
    DISPOSAL. VACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO AVOID DUST
    DISPERSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
    STORE IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE. DON'T WEAR CONTACT LENSES.
Other Precautions:AVOID INHALATION OF DUST, CONTACT W/SKIN, EYES, &
    CLOTHING. USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR WHERE
    EXPOSURE TO THE DUST IS APPARENT.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST SYSTEM TO CAPTURE CONTAMINANT AT
    SOURCE TO PREVENT DISPERSION OF CONTAMINANT INTO WORKROOM AIR.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:CLEAN BODY-COVERING CLOTHING, EYE WASH
    FOUNTAIN, & QUICK-DRENCH FACILITIES
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Spec Gravity:1.64
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS OR WHITE CRYSTALS, ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NITRIC ACID
Stability Condition to Avoid:ELEVATED TEMPERATURES, IGNITION SOURCES, &
    PHYSICAL DAMAGE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO2, CO, & POTASSIUM

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DELIVERED TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. SMALL AMOUNTS OF
    RESIDUE MAY BE FLUSHED TO SEWER W/PLENTY OF WATER. ENSURE
    COMPLIANCE W/LOCAL, STATE,	& FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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