MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCT DIVISION -- ALUMINUM CHLORIDE ANHYDROUS  -- 6810-00K002502
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALUMINUM CHLORIDE ANHYDROUS
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00K002502
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCT DIVISION
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM CHLORIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:12125-02-9
RTECS #:BP4550000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3/20 STEL
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 FUME; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:SKIN,EYES:CORR;REDNESS,PAIN,SKIN BURNS
    INHALED/INGESTION:PUNGET,COUGHING,SORE THROAT, DIFF. BRTHG.

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

First Aid:INHAL:FRESH AIR,REST,HALF UPRIGHT POSITION,GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. SKN:REMOVE CONTD CLTHG,RINSE SKN W/PLTY OF H*2O & GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION EYES: RINSE W/PLTY OF H*2O,SEE DR. INGEST:RINSE
    MOUTH,GIVE PLT Y OF H*2O TO DRINK & GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEM OR FOAM FOR SURROUNDING FIRES.DO NOT USE
    WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE H*20 TO COOL EXPD CONTRS. USE SCBA & FULL
    PROT.CLTHG.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT EXPLOSIVE BUT VIOLENT REACTION WILL
    RESULT IF STREAM OF WATER CONTACT LG QUANITITIES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL.WEAR PROTCTV CLOTHG &
    RESP PROTECTION.FOR DUST/FUMES.COVER SPILL W/SOD BICARBONATE &
    SWEEP UP INTO A SUITABLE CONTNR.REMOVE CONTAINR,THEN FLUSH RESIDUE
    TO SEWER PROVIDG VENT TO  CLEAR HCL FUMES GENERTD BY WATER CONTACT.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
    COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE;PROTECT FM
    RAIN/DIRECT SUNSHINE;DONT STORE IN SPRINKELERD BLDG.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
    CONTAINRS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
    CLOTHING CONTACT;DANGER! CAUSES SEVERE BURNS;WARNING! HARMFUL IF
    INHALD

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

Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATED:4/15/85 CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD.

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

HCC:C1
Spec Gravity:2.44
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE-YELLOWISH POWDER,STRONG HYDROGN CHLORIDEODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SOD OXIDE,ETHYLENE OXIDE,NITROMETHANE,FLUORIDE MONOXIDE,ETC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID CONTACT WITH WATER/MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:GIVES HCL FUMES WHEN HEATED OR
    CONTACTED W/WATER/MOISTURE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE IN APPROVED INCINERATOR OR DISPOSE OF
    IN APPROVED CHEMICAL DUMP IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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