ONCOR INC -- CYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDE, DL-CYSTEINE  -- 6810-00F048676
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDE, DL-CYSTEINE
MSDS Date:06/26/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F048676
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ONCOR INC
Address:209 PERRY PKY SUITE 7
City:GAITHERSBURG
State:MD
ZIP:20877-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:301-963-3500/800-776-6267
Emergency Phone Num:301-963-3500/800-776-6267
CAGE:016E9
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ONCOR INC
Address:209 PERRY PKY SUITE 7
City:GAITHERSBURG
State:MD
ZIP:20877-5000
Country:US
Phone:301-963-3500/800-776-6267
CAGE:016E9

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

Ingred Name:DL-CYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDE	*96-2*
CAS:10318-18-0
RTECS #:HA2200000

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. MATERIAL IS
    IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
    EYES: IRRIGATE W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH
    W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IN  ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER,
    ALCOHOL/POLYMER FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & SCBA.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY
    SWEEP UP & PLACE IN BAG FOR REMOVAL. WASH SITE W/WATER.

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

Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
    APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR/DUST MASK.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDESHIELDS
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:228-233.6F
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO2, CO, SULFUR OXIDES, NITROGEN
    OXIDES & HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS.

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

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

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