J T BAKER INC -- 3040, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE  -- 6810-00-200-2574
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:3040, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-200-2574
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-582-2537
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151;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:POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:7447-40-7
RTECS #:TS8050000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL,RAT) 3020 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHAL:IRRITATION OF UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN/EYES:IRRITATION. INGEST:INSOMNIA, MAY CAUSE
    GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION. CHRONIC:NONE IDENTIFIED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:KIDNEY DISORDERS.

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

First Aid:INGEST:IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.
    GET MD ATTENTION. INHAL:MOVE EXPOSED PERSON TO FRESH AIR.
    SKIN:IMMEDIATELY WASH WITH PLENTY OF SOAP AND WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES. EYE :IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATERFOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY
    SWEEP UP AND REMOVE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND
    CLOTHING. WHEN NOT IN USE KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. SUITABLE
    FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. READ ALL PRECAUTIONARY
    INFORMATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
    APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
    FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2618F,1437C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1423F,773C
Spec Gravity:1.98 (H*2O = 1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (>10%)
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER WITH NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BROMINE TRIFLUORIDE AND TRICHLORIDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE DOCUMENTED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL,
    STATE AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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