SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- M3138 MANGANESE DIOXIDE -- 6850-00F056303
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:M3138 MANGANESE DIOXIDE MSDS Date:07/01/1996 FSC:6850 NIIN:00F056303 === Responsible Party === Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address:3050 SPRUCE ST Box:14508 City:SAINT LOUIS State:MO ZIP:63178-5000 Country:US Info Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010 Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010 CAGE:21076 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE Box:355 City:MILWAUKEE State:WI ZIP:53233 Country:US Phone:414-273-3850 CAGE:60928 Company Name:FLUKA CHEMICAL CORP Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL Box:City:MILWAUKEE State:WI ZIP:53233 Country:US Phone:414-273-3850 CAGE:63181 Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address:3050 SPRUCE ST Box:14508 City:ST LOUIS State:MO ZIP:63178 Country:US Phone:314-771-5765 CAGE:21076 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:MANGANESE DIOXIDE, MANGANESE PEROXIDE *98-2* CAS:1313-13-9 RTECS #:OP0350000 OSHA PEL:5 MG/CUM ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== 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 INHALED, SWALLOWED/ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. CAUSES EYE & SKIN IRRITATION. MAY AFFECT THE NERVES & LUNGS. MANGANESE POISONING MAY CAUSE A DECREASE IN FERTILITY IN MEN & MAY INVOLVE THE CNS . Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, LANGUOR, SLEEPINESS, WEAKNESS IN THE LEGS, DISTURBANCES SUCH AS LAUGHTER & SPASTIC GAIT W/TENDENCY TO FALL IN WALKING ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NECESSARY. INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W /WATER IF CONSCIOUS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point:NONCOMBUSTIBLE Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS. Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS. CONTACT W/OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP & PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP I S COMPLETE. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. DON'T STORE NEAR/NOR ALLOW CONTACT W/CLOTHING & OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. Other Precautions:DON'T BREATHE VAPOR. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE. WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER, EYE BATH Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. Supplemental Safety and Health ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:995F Spec Gravity:5.026 Appearance and Odor:BLACK/GRAY POWDER ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES STRONG ACIDS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, ORGANIC MATERIALS Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:BURY IN A LANDFILL SITE APPROVED FOR THE DISPOSAL OF CHEMICAL & HAZARDOUS WASTE/DISPOSE OF IAW/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.