J T BAKER INC -- POTASSIUM PERSULFATE, 3239  -- 6810-00N068079
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM PERSULFATE, 3239
MSDS Date:01/04/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N068079
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-8802;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:PEROXYDISULFURIC ACID, DEPOTASSIUM SALT; (POTASSIUM
    PERSULFATE)
CAS:7727-21-1
RTECS #:SE0400000
Fraction by Wt: 99-100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN/EYE IRRITATION. MAY BE HARMFUL IF
    INHALED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:INGEST: CALL MD. IF INGESTED, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. INHAL:
    REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG, GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BRTHG IS
    DFCLT, GIVE O*2. SKIN: FLUSH SKIN W/WATER. EYE: IMMED FLUSH
    W/PLENTY OF WATE R FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP.
    MOVE CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK. USE WATER
    TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CNTNRS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT W/COMBUST MATLS.
    FLAMMABLE MATLS/POWDERED METALS CAN CAUSE FIRE/EXPLOS. CLSD CNTNRS
    EXPOSED TO HEAT MAY EXPLODE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT CLTHG.
    KEEP COMBUST (WOOD, PAPER, OIL,ETC) AWAY FROM SPILLED MATL. W/CLEAN
    SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATL INTO CLEAN, DRY CNTNR & COVER; REMOVE
    FROM AREA. FLUSH S PILL AREA W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:WHEN HNDLG LIQ PRODS, SECONDARY PROT
    CNTNRS MUST BE USED FOR CARRYING. KEEP CNTNR TIGHTLY CLSD. STORE
    SEPARATELY & AWAY FROM FLAMM & COMBUST MATLS.
Other Precautions:KEEP OUT OF LIGHT. USER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
    DETERMINING PRECS & DANGERS OF THIS CHEM FOR HIS/HER PARTICULAR
    APPLIC. DEPENDING ON USAGE, PROT CLTHG INCLG EYE & FACE GUARDS &
    RESPS MUST BE USED TO AVOID  CONT W/MATL/BRTHG CHEM VAPS/FUMES.
    EXPOS TO THIS PROD MAY HAVE SERIOUS ADVERSE HLTH EFTS. THIS CHEM 
    MAY INTERACT(SUPDAT)

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQURIED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
    APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP FUME OR
    DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS.
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA. UNIFORM. LABCOAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
OTHER PREC: W/OTHER SUBSTANCES. SINCE POTNTL USES ARE SO VARIED, MFR
    CANNOT WARN OF ALL POTNTL DANGERS OF USE/INTERACTION W/OTHER
    CHEMS/MATLS. USER SHOULDRECOGNIZE PROD CAN CAUSE SEV INJURY & EVEN
    DEA TH, ESPEC IF IMPROPERLY HNDLD/KNOWN DANGERS OF USE ARE NOT
    HEEDED. READ ALL PREC INFORMATION. AS NEW (OTHER INFO)

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

Vapor Density:9.30
Spec Gravity:2.48(H*20=1)
Solubility in Water:MODERATE(1-10%)
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS. ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, ORGANIC MATERIALS, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
    FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA DISPOSABLE WASTE NUMBER:
    D001 (IGNITABLE WASTE).

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