MALLINCKRODT INC SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- FERROUS AMMONIUM SULFATE  -- 6810-00-275-8143
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FERROUS AMMONIUM SULFATE
MSDS Date:08/06/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-275-8143
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC SCIENCE PRODUCTS 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 INC., SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361-0315
Country:US
Phone:314-982-5000
CAGE:1BF21
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
Company Name:SHAPE PRODUCTS
Address:1127 57TH AVE.
Box:City:OAKLAND
State:CA
ZIP:94621-4427
Country:US
Phone:510-534-1186 OR 800-444-0015
CAGE:3D869

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM IRON (II) SULFATE HEXAHYDRATE (FERROUS AMMONIUM
    SULFATE, HEXAHYDRATE)
CAS:7783-85-9
RTECS #:BR6500000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED: COUGHING, WHEEZING, SNEEZING,
    SHORTNESS OF BREATH. EYES: REDNESS, PAIN, TEARING, BLURRED VISION.
    SKIN: REDNESS, DISCOMFORT. INGESTED: NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA,
    BLACK STOOL, PINK URINE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    DISORDERS OR EYE PROBLEMS; OR IMPAIRED LIVER, KIDNEY OR RESPIRATORY
    FUNCTION MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE.

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

First Aid:INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR ANY
    BREATHING DIFFICULTY. EYES: FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES, HOLD LIDS OPEN. SEE DOCTO. SKIN: WASH WITH RUNNING WATER.
    SEE DOCTOR IF  RASH DEVELOPS. INGESTED: IF CONSCIOUS,INDUCE
    VOMITING. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    BUNKER GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. WEAR PROPER
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. PICK-UP AND PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR
    RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL. USE A PICK-UP METHOD WHICH MINIMIZES DUST
    GENERATION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY VENTILATED AREA.
    PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS
    FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE OR EMERGENCY OCCURS; USE NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS
    REQUIRED. USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH  29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW
    PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER. CLOTHING
    TO PREVENT PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATED 06AUG85,CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD.

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

HCC:V1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>212F,>100C
Spec Gravity:1.86 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:PALE BLUE-GREEN CRYSTALS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO INCOMPATIBILITY DATA FOUND.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. RQ (EPA)=1000 POUNDS.

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