MALLINCKRODT -- SILVER METAL PRECIPITATED  -- 6810-00N052741
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SILVER METAL PRECIPITATED
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N052741
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT
Box:800
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40362
Country:US
Info Phone Num:315-539-1600
Emergency Phone Num:314-539-1600
CAGE:ZA916
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT MEDICAL, INC
Address:2703 WAGNER PLACE
Box:M
City:MARYLAND HEIGHTS
State:MO
ZIP:63043
Country:US
Phone:314-770-7800
CAGE:ZA916
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:SILVER; (SILVER METAL PRECIPITATED)  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-22-4
RTECS #:VW3500000
OSHA PEL:0.01 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHAL: EXPOSURES ABOVE THE TLV
    MAY RESULT IN ACCUMULATION OF SILVER IN THE BODY(ARGYRIA). SYMPTOMS
    MAY INCLUDE A PERMANENT UNSIGHTLY BLUE-GRAY PIGMENTATION OF THE
    SKIN, MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND EYE S. INGEST: NOT EXPECTED TO BE HEALTH
    HAZARDS. SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. EYES: MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION.(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: CHRONIC: PROLONGED OR REPEATED
    INHALATION, APPLICATION OR INGESTION OF SILVER COMPOUNDS MAY CAUSE
    A PERMANENT BLUISH DISCOLORATION OF THE SKIN & MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    CONDITIONS MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS
    SUBSTANCE.

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

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MED ATTN FOR ANY BRTHG
    DFCLTY. INGEST: GIVE SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER TO DRINK TO DILUTE.
    IF LGE AMTS WERE INGESTED, GET MED ATTN. SKIN: WASH EXPOSED AREA
    W/SOAP & WATER . GET MED ADVICE IF IRRIT DEVELOPS. EYES: WASH EYES
    W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, LIFTING LOWER & UPPER
    EYELIDS OCCASIONALLY. GET MEDICAL ATTN IMMEDIATELY.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP.
    MODERATE FIRE HAZARD IN THE FORM OF DUST, WHEN EXPOSED TO
    FLAME/CHEMICAL RXN W/INCOMPATIBILITIES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP, SCOOP OR PICK UP SPILLED MATERIAL.
    PACKAGE UNRECLAIMABLE MATERIAL FOR DISPOSAL IN A RCRA-APPROVED
    WASTE FACILITY
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA
    AWAY FROM SOURCES OF HEAT, MOISTURE & INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. AVOID
    BREATHING DUST.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF THE TLV IS EXCEEDED, A DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR
    MAY BE WORN UP TO TEN TIMES THE TLV. CONSULT RESPIRATOR SUPPLIER
    FOR DETAILS. USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORY APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN (FP  N).
Ventilation:A SYSTEM OF LOCAL &/GENL EXHAUST IS RECOMM TO KEEP EMPLOYEE
    EXPOSURES BELOW THE AIRBORNE EXPOSURE LIMITS. (SUPP DATA)
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:USE CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:CONT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING
    W/MATL. MAINTAIN EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & QUICK-DRENCH FACILITIES IN
    WORK AREA.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VENT: LOCAL EXHAUST VENT IS GENERALLY PREFERRED BECAUSE IT CAN CONTROL
    THE EMISSIONS OF THE CONTAMINANT AT ITS SOURCE, PREVENTING
    DISPERSION OF IT INTO THE GENERAL WORK AREA. PLEASE REFER TO THE
    ACGIH  DOCUMENT, "INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION. A MANUAL OF RECOMMENDED
    PRACTICES", MOST RECENT EDITION, FOR DETAILS.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:3632F,2000C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1761F,961C
Vapor Pres:1 @ 1357C
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE IN WATER.
Appearance and Odor:COARSE, GRAY ODORLESS POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETYLENE, AMMONIA, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE; OXALIC AND
    TARTARIC ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS OF USE &
    STORAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO INFORMATION FOUND.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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