J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO. -- POTASSIUM FERRICYANIDE  -- 6810-00-222-9658
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM FERRICYANIDE
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-222-9658
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151, 800-424-8802
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151(800-424-9300 CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
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 FERRICYANIDE
CAS:13746-66-2
RTECS #:LJ8225000
Fraction by Wt: 99-100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3 (CYANIDE,CN)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3,SKIN (AS CN)

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV 5 MG/M3 FOR CYANIDES, AS CN
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE IDENTIFIED
Effects of Overexposure:NONE IDENTIFIED
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT, FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
    WASH AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER. INHALATION: IF A PERSON BREATHES IN
    LARGE AM OUNTS, MOVE THE EXPOSED PERSON TO FRESHAIR. INGESTION: IF
    SWALLOWED AND THE PERSON IS CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY
    SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN APPROPRIATE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. KEEP DUST
    TO A MINIMUM. AVOID BREATHING DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE SUITABLE
    FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    STORE IN LIGHT-RESISTANT CONTAINERS.
Other Precautions:AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT AND BREATHING OF AIRBORNE
    DUST.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
    APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
    FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:HAVE EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER
    AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.89
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE, >10%
Appearance and Odor:ORANGE TO RED CRYSTALS. ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AMMONIA, CHROMIC ACID, AND STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:LIGHT, HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CYANIDES
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION WILL NOT
    OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
    DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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