SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- 5-SULFOSALICYLIC ACID  -- 6810-00F007335
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:5-SULFOSALICYLIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F007335
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO/ST. LOUIS, MO 63178
Emergency Phone Num:(314) 771-5765
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

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

Ingred Name:5-SULFOSALICYLIC ACID				    _
CAS:97-05-2
RTECS #:VO6500000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

Ingred Name:_							    _
Fraction by Wt: _
ACGIH TLV:_

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

Effects of Overexposure:CAUSES SKINS. MAY IRRITATE MUCOUS MEMBRANES &
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. DON'T GET IN EYES, SKIN/CLOTHING.

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

First Aid:INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER. CALL PHYSICIAN.
    SKIN/EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. CALL PHYSICIAN.
    SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES. INHALATION: MOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. IF BREAT HING BECOMES DIFFICULT, CALL PHYSICIAN.

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

Extinguishing Media:"ALCOHOL" FOAM, DRY POWDER, CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.   _
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:N/K				  _

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND MASK. CAREFULLY
    SWEEP UP AND REMOVE. FLUSH SPILL AREA WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER, IN A
    COOL DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Other Precautions:N/K						      _

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

Respiratory Protection:APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR SCBA FOR FIRES & SPILLS
Ventilation:USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:AS NEEDED
Eye Protection:AS NEEDED
Other Protective Equipment:AS NEEDED				      
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Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 05/14/85.				  _

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

Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
N/K						      _
Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP PROTECTED FROM LIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COMBUSTION: SOX. DECOMP-HIGH TEMP:
    PHENOL/SALACYCLIC ACID.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE IN A FURNACE PROVIDING LOCAL
    ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS PERMIT.				       
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