ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO -- CYANOGEN BROMIDE, 97%, C9149-2  -- 6810-00N014622
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CYANOGEN BROMIDE, 97%, C9149-2
MSDS Date:03/05/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N014622
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

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

Ingred Name:CYANOGEN BROMIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:506-68-3
RTECS #:GT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 97%
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED,
    INGESTED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
    MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY
    TRACT. EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE:NAUSEA, DIZZI NESS & HEADACHE. LUNG
    IRRITATION, CHESTPAIN & EDEMA WHICH MAY BE FATAL. CYANOSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES:IMMED FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.
    ASSURE ADEQ FLUSHING BY SEPARATING LIDS W/FINGERS. SKIN:IMMED FLUSH
    W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN WHILE REMOVING CONTAM
    CLTH G/SHOES. REMOVE/WASH CONTAM CLTHG PROMPTLY. DISCARD CONTAM
    SHOES. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.SUPPORT BRTHG(GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP),
    CALL MD.INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER PROVIDED PERSON CONSCIOUS.
    GET MD.

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

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EXPLODE WHEN HEATED. EMITS TOXIC
    FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA,
    RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN BAG & HOLD
    FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SPILL
    SITE AFTER MATERIAL PI CKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:REFRIGERATE. STORE UNDER NITROGEN.
    KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. AVOID
    ALL CONTACT. DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
Other Precautions:MOISTURE SENSITIVE. IRRITANT. HIGHLY TOXIC. CYANOGEN
    BROMIDE CAN POLYMERIZE VIOLENTLY ON PROLONGED STORAGE AT AMBIENT
    TEMPERATURE. SEE CHEM ENG. NEWS, SEPT 1, 1980, PG 43.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE
    BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:T2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:142F,61C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:122F,50C
Vapor Pres:100 @22.6C
Vapor Density:3.65
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS.

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

OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT. MAY DECOMPOSE ON EXPOSURE TO MOIST
    AIR OR WATER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CYANIDE, HYDROGEN BROMIDE
    GAS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:POSSIBLE THAT ATTEMPTS AT CHEMICAL DISPOSAL MAY
    LEAD TO VIOLENT, RUNAWAY REACTION. THEREFORE, RECOMMENDED THAT
    LICENSED PROFESSIONAL WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE BE USED TO DISPOSE OF
    MATERIAL. OBSERVE ALL  FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS.

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