MALLINCKRODT INC -- CALCIUM SULFATE  -- 6810-00-956-6275
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CALCIUM SULFATE
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-956-6275
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC
Address:675 MCDONNELL BLVD
Box:5840
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63134
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-539-1600
Emergency Phone Num:314-539-1600
CAGE:37940
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC
Address:675 MCDONNELL BLVD
Box:5840
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63134
Country:US
Phone:314-539-1600
CAGE:37940

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

Ingred Name:CALCIUM SULFATE
CAS:7778-18-9
RTECS #:WS6920000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9394

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HAZARD IS THAT OF A NUISANCE DUST.
    COUGHING, SNEEZING, AND LABORED BREATHING MAY OCCUR IN CASE OF
    SEVERE INHALATION. MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL EYE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
    LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED-COUGHING, SNEEZING, LABORED BREATHING
    IN CASE OF SEVERE BREATHING OF DUST. EYES-REDNESS, TEARING,
    DISCOMFORT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS EXPECTED.

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

First Aid:INGESTED-IF LARGE AMOUNT SWALLOWED, CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF
    CONSCIOUS, GIVE SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR ANY BREATHING DIFFICULTY. SKIN-WASH
    WITH SOAP  AND WATER. GET MEDICAL ADVICE IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS.
    EYES-FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ADVICE IF
    IRRITATION DEVELOPS.

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTER SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING INCLUDING POSITIVE-PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION
    HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. RESPIRATORY
    PROTECTION MAY BE NEEDED. SWEEP UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR
    RECLAIMATION OR DISPOSAL. VACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO
    AVOID DUST DISPERSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
    STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. PROTECT AGAINST
    PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AS PART OF GOOD
    INDUSTRIAL AND PERSONAL HYGIENE, AVOID ALL UNECESSARY EXPOSURE TO
    THIS PRODUCT AND ENSURE PROMPT REMOVAL FROM SKIN, EYES, AND
    CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF THE TLV IS EXCEEDED, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR FOR DUSTS/MISTS FOR UP TO 10 TIMES THE TLV. USE IAW 29
    CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO
    MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR CLEAN, BODY-COVERING CLOTHING. EYE WASH
    STATION & SAFETY SHOWER AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>248F,>120C
Spec Gravity:2.32
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO INCOMBATIBILITY DATA FOUND.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC OXIDES OF SULFUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAIMATION MAY BE
    DELIVERED TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. ENSURE COMPLIANCE
    WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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