ALFA-KLEEN CHEM. CO, THIOKOL/VENTRON DIV -- CADMIUM SULFIDE  -- 6810-00F016065
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CADMIUM SULFIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F016065
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALFA-KLEEN CHEM. CO, THIOKOL/VENTRON DIV
Address:2691 SATURN ST.
City:BREA
State:CA
ZIP:92621-6703
Info Phone Num:(714) 524-2530
Emergency Phone Num:(714) 524-2530
CAGE:FO825
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALFA KLEEN CHEMICAL LABORATORIES INC
Address:840 CAPITOLIO WAY
Box:City:SAN LUIS OBISPO
State:CA
ZIP:93401
Country:US
Phone:805-541-3465
CAGE:62639
Company Name:ALFA-KLEEN CHEM. CO, THIOKOL/VENTRON DIV
Address:2691 SATURN ST.
City:BREA
State:CA
ZIP:92621-6703
Phone:(714) 524-2530
CAGE:FO825

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

Ingred Name:CADMIUM SULFIDE
CAS:1306-23-6
RTECS #:EV3150000
Fraction by Wt: >95%
OSHA PEL:0.2 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/CUM

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN/EYE: IRRITATION. INHALATION:
    NOSE/THROAT IRRITATION, PHOTOPHOBIA, HEADACHE, CHILLS, MUSCLE
    ACHES, ANEMIA, DIFFICULT BREATHING, LUNG CANCER, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
    DIARRHEA, EMPHYSEMA, & TOXIC. INGESTI ON: TOXIC.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN/EYE: IRRITATION. INHALATION: NOSE/THROAT
    IRRITATION, PHOTOPHOBIA, HEADACHE, CHILLS, MUSCLE ACHES, ANEMIA,
    DIFFICULT BREATHING, LUNG CANCER, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA,
    EMPHYSEMA, & TOXIC. INGEST	ION: TOXIC.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: BRUSH
    MATERIAL OFF BY FLUSHING W/WATER, WASH W/SOAP & WATER.
    INHALATION/INGESTION: OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG OR SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING
    AGENTS, OR DRY SAND.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS. IF SAFE, MOVE MATERIAL OUT OF FIRE AREA.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION & PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING. SWEEP UP SPILL AREA W/MOIST SWEEPING COMPOUND & PLACE IN
    PROPERLY MARKED METAL CONTAINER. CLOSE CONTAINER & RETAIN FOR
    DISPOSAL. WASH SPILL AREA W/SO AP & WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CONTAINER AGAINST PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE. STORE IN A DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM ACIDS, ACID
    VAPORS, & OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:DON'T SWALLOW OR INHALE. AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.
    USE ONLY W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN
    NOT IN USE.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED HIGH EFFICIENCY
    PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR OR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: ACCEPTABLE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:FACE SHIELD, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICAL RESISTANT COVERALLS, POCKETLESS LAB
    COAT, APRON, BOOTS, HAT, EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & HYGIENIC FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1750F
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:4.82
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT YELLOW OR ORANGE CRYSTALS, ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, ACID FUMES, & OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN SULFIDE, CADMIUM COMPOUND
    FUMES, HIGHLY TOXIC FUMES & DUSTS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS FOR CADMIUM & SULFUR COMPOUNDS.

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