CAROLINA BIOGOLICAL SUPPLY CO -- 86-2620, FERRIC NITRATE -- - 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:86-2620, FERRIC NITRATE
MSDS Date:09/05/2000
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOGOLICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:NONE
City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Info Phone Num:910-584-0381
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:F
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:59896
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Phone:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
Contract Num:MDA414-01-P-0318
CAGE:59896

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

Ingred Name:FERRIC NITRATE
CAS:7782-61-8
RTECS #:NO7175000
Minumum % Wt:90.
Maxumum % Wt:100.
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3 TWA
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3 TWA

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 3250 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED.
    STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN &/OR  EYES. INGESTION MAY
    CAUSE GSTROINTESINAL DISCOMFORT. INHALATION MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO
    RESPIRATORY TRACT.CHRONIC: MATERI AL IS NOT LISTED (IARC, NTP,
    OSHA) AS CAUSING CANCER AGENTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MATERIAL IS NOT LISTED (IARC, NTP, OSHA)
    AS CAUSING CANCER AGENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: IRRITATION. INGESTION:
    GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION. INHALED: IRRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY
    TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DAMAGED SKIN, EYE DISORDERS,
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISEASE.

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

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MINUTES, RAISING & LOWERING EYELIDS.
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. SKIN- WASH EXPOSED
    AREA 15 MINUTES. REMOVE& LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. GET	MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION. INGESTION - IF
    SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE  WATER & INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY
    DIRECTED BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL. IMMEDIATELY CALL PHYSICIAN OR POISON
    CONTROL CENTER. N OTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. INHALATION
    - REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING DIFFICULT; GIVE
    ARTIFICICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING STOPPED. KEEP PERSON WARM,
    QUIET. GET MEDICAL AT TENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE OR APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FIRE FIGHTING
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND NIOSH APPROVED FULL FACE-PIECE
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH COMBUSTIBLE
    MATERIALS, FLAMMABLE MATERIALS OR POWDERED METALS CAN CAUSE FIRE OR
    EXPLOSION. CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT MAY EXPLODE. NFPA
    RATING: HEALTH-1, FIRE-0, R EACTIVITY-0.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL
    SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. AVOID CREATING DUST. SWEEP
    OR SCOOP UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    SEPARATELY AND AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE WITH
    ADEQUATE VENTILATION. NIOSH APPROVED EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE WORN IF
    PELS ARE EXCEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL/MECHANICAL (GENERAL).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY
    SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

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

HCC:D1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:47C (116F)@760 MM/HG
Vapor Density:14.0
Spec Gravity:1.68
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE, >10%
Appearance and Odor:GRAY TO LIGHT PURPLE CRYSTALS; FAINT ACID ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, MOST COMMON METALS, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS,
    ORGANIC MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SHOCK, FRICTION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:TOXICITY DATA: ORAL-RAT LD50: 3250 MG/KG.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:EPA WASTE NUMBERS: D001, D002 (IGNITABLE, CORROSIVE).

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH  ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED
    WASTE DISPOSER (TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:DESCRIPTION: FERRIC NITRATE, 5.1, UN1466, III.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:HAZARD CATEGORY FOR SARA SECTION 311/312
    REPORTING: ACUTE, FIRE, CHRONIC. FERRIC NITRATE: SARA EHS SECTION
    302 TPQ: NO, SARA SECTION 313 CHEMICALS-NAME LIST: NO, SARA SECTION
    313 CHEMICALS-CHEMICAL CA TEGORY: NO, CERCLA SECTION 103 RQ (LBS):
    1000. RCRA SECTION 261.33: NO.
Federal Regulatory Information:EPA TSCA STATUS: ON TSCA INVENTORY.
State Regulatory Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER.

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