Health Hazards Acute And Chronic: HARMFUL IF INHALED/SWALLOWED/ABORBED THROUGH
SKIN. EYE/SKIN IRRITANT. INHALATION: MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES
& UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY AFFFECT THE LUNGS. PROLONGED EXPOSURE MAY
RESULT IN SILICOSIS, A DISABLING PULMONARY FIBROSIS, RESULTING IN DEATH DUE TO
CARDIAC FAILURE/DESTRUCTION OF LUNG TISSUE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity: SEE INGREDIENTS.
Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: IRRITATION, PROLONGED EXPOSURE: FIBROTIC
CHANGES & MILIARY NODULES IN THE LUNGS, DRY COUGH, SHORTNESS OF BREATH,
EMPHYSEMA, LOSS OF APPETITE, PLEURITIC PAIN, TOTAL INCAPACITY TO WORK
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: N/K
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FIRST AID
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EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NECESSARY. INGESTION: WASH
OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Flash Point Text: N/K
Auto Ignition Temperature Text:
Lower Limits: N/K Upper Limits: N/K
Extinguishing Media: USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING FIRE
CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures: WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.
Unusal Fire/Explosion Hazard: EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS. THIS
MATERIAL LIKE MOST MATERIALS IN POWDER FORM, IS CAPABLE OF CREATING A DUST
EXPLOSION.
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RELEASE MEASURES
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Spill Release Procedures: WEAR SCBA, 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 IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent: N/K
Waste Disposal Methods: BURY IN A LANDFILL SITE APPROVED FOR THE DISPOSAL OF
CHEMICAL & HAZARDOUS WASTES. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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HANDLING AND STORAGE
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STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING.
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Respiratory Protection: USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IN NONVENTILATED
AREA & FOR EXPOSURE ABOVE THE ACGIH TLV.
Ventilation: MECHANICAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves: N/K
Eye Protection: CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Equipment: PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Work Hygenic Practices: PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Supplemental Safety & Health: N/K
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Boiling Point:
N/K
Melting/Freezing Point:
N/K
Decomposition Temp:
N/K
Vapor Pressure: <0.1 Vapor Density: N/K
Specific Gravity: N/K
PH: N/K
Viscosity: N/P
Evaporation Rate & Reference: N/K
Solubility in Water: N/K
Appearance and Odor: BLACK POWDER
Percent Volatiles by Volume: N/K
Corrosion Rate: N/K
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Stability Indicator: YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid: N/K
Materials to Avoid: OXIDIZING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products: CO, CO2, HYDROGEN, SODIUM BOROHYDRIDE
Hazardous Polymerization Products: NO
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization: N/K
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DISPOSAL
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BURY IN A LANDFILL SITE APPROVED FOR THE DISPOSAL OF CHEMICAL & HAZARDOUS
WASTES. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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REGULATORY
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SARA Title III: N/P
Federal Regulatory: N/P
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OTHER
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Mfgs. & Exporters: Laboratory Reagents, Fine Chemicals,
Analytical Reagents & Dehydrated Culture Media