SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- 5-SULFOSALICYLIC ACID, S2130 -- 6810-00N040316 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:5-SULFOSALICYLIC ACID, S2130
MSDS Date:10/21/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N040316
MSDS Number: BSDXL
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-325-3010;314-771-5765
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765;800-325-3010
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

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL,RAT): 2450 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
    MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY
    TRACT. TO THE BEST OF MFR KNOWLEDGE , THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL, AND
    TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH WITH SOAP AND COPIOUS
    AMOUNTS OF WATER. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. DISCARD
    CONTAMINAT ED SHOES. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
    BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
    GIVE OXYGEN. CALL PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .

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

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, ALCOHOL OR
    POLYMER FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER
    WITH DRY LIME OR SODA ASH, PICK UP, KEEP IN CLOSED CONTAINER AND
    HOLD FOR WASTE DISP. VENT AREA  & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATL PICKUP
    ISCOMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. PROTECT FROM
    LIGHT. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:IRRITANT. DO NOT BREATHE DUST. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON
    SKIN, ON CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS (SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SAFETY SHOWER AND
    EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. EYE PROTECTION: GOGGLES & FULL LENGTH
    FACESHIELD .

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:226F,108C
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MAY DISCOLOR ON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF: CARBON MONOXIDE,
    CARBON DIOXIDE, SULFUR OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX MATERIAL WITH COMBUSTIBLE
    SOLVENT AND BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
    AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
    LAWS.

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