STAUFFER CHEMICAL COMPANY -- ALUMINUM SULFATE,HYDRATED  -- 6810-00-686-5892
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALUMINUM SULFATE,HYDRATED
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-686-5892
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:STAUFFER CHEMICAL COMPANY
Emergency Phone Num:(203)624-8067
CAGE:92209
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:STAUFFER CHEMICAL CO
Address:120 S RIVERSIDE PLAZA
Box:City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60606-3913
Country:US
CAGE:92209

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

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM SULFATE  (SARA III)
CAS:10043-01-3
RTECS #:BD1700000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:MAY IRRITATE LOCAL TISSUES,SKIN OR
    EYES,RESPIRATORY TRACK ON RE-PEATED OR PROLONG CONTACT.

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

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
    NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH;
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, OR OTHER
    SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.

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

Flash Point:NOT FLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:UNKN
Upper Limits:UNKN
Extinguishing Media:WATER, DRY CHEMICALS,FOAM,CO*2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A WATER SPRAY,CONTROL THE SURROUNDING
    AREA.USE SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AT>650C/1202F,IT WILL GIVE OFF SO*3 OR
    H*2O*4 WITH WATER OR MOISTURE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT THE MATERIAL IN CONTAINER.AVOID
    CREATING,DUST & AVOID MOISTURE, SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN AN
    APPROVED LANDFILL.FOLLOW GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY,WELL VENTILATED
    AREA AVOID MOISTURE OR LEAKAGE OR DAMAGE TO CONTAINER.
Other Precautions:AVOID SKIN OR EYE EXPOSURE.NO SMOKING,EATING OR
    DRINKING IN WORK AREA.WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST.
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN <TLV
Protective Gloves:PV/RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED 29 AUG,1984.

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

HCC:N1
Vapor Pres:UNK
Vapor Density:UNKN
Spec Gravity:UNKN
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO LIGHT TAN-COLORED,GROUND CRYSTALLINESOLID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:UNKN

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG,ALKALI,MOISTURE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT SPECIFIED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AT > 650/1202F --- FORM ALUMINUM OXIDE
    OR SO*3.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:BAGS OR DRUMS SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY EMPTIED
    BEFORE DISPOSAL,DETERMINE ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
    CONTROLS.CONTAINERS MAY BE DISPOSED OF IN AN APPROVED LANDFILL IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REG ULATIONS.

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