BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORP -- 870032 ALT (IFCC) ALPHA-KETOGLUTARATE -- 
6550-00F031768 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:870032 ALT (IFCC) ALPHA-KETOGLUTARATE
MSDS Date:11/22/1985
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F031768
MSDS Number: BSPCF
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORP
Address:9115 HAGUE RD
City:INDIANAPOLIS
State:IN
ZIP:46250
Country:US
Info Phone Num:317-845-2000/2090FAX
Emergency Phone Num:317-845-2000
Preparer's Name:DALE MARTIN
CAGE:51169
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORPORATION
Address:9115 HAGUE ROAD
Box:City:INDIANAPOLIS
State:IN
ZIP:46250
Country:US
Phone:317-845-2684
CAGE:51169

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM AZIDE, AZIDE
CAS:26628-22-8
RTECS #:VY8050000
Other REC Limits:0.1 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 0.29 MG/CUM
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION. SKIN: WHEN MOIST CAUSES IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: DIZZINESS, BLURRED VISION, LOWER
    BLOOD PRESSURE, SLOW PULSE.

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

First Aid:INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING BY GIVING WATER, USE P-AMINO
    PROPHENONE. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING STOPS,
    GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. SKIN/EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST
    15 MINS. OBT AIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, SODA ASH. DON'T USE WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXPLOSION HAZARD BY HEAT OR SHOCK.
    EXPLOSIVE METAL AZIDES FORMED W/COPPER OR LEAD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. ABSORB ON INERT MATERIAL &
    PLACE IN SUITABLE CONTAINER. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:SODIUM AZIDE CAN REACT W/COPPER OR
    LEAD PLUMBING SYSTEMS TO PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE METAL AZIDES.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED ORGANIC RESPIRATOR TO REDUCE
    EXPOSURE LIMITS
Ventilation:GENERAL ROOM IS SATISFACTORY. LOCAL WHEN NECESSARY.
Protective Gloves:LONG SLEEVED RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYEWASH, RUBBER APRON, LAB
    COAT/COVERALLS, RUBBER BOOTS, SAFETY PIPET FILLER
Supplemental Safety and Health
SODIUM AZIDE DECOMPOSES AT >350C FORMING SODIUM WHICH CAN REACT W/WATER
    TO FORM HYDROGEN. ALL THE INFORMATION GIVEN IS FOR THE UNDILUTED
    INGREDIENT SODIUM AZIDE.

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

Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:>662.8F
Spec Gravity:1.85
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE GRANULAR POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
ACID, TOXIC HYDRAZOIC ACID, LEAD, SILVER, MERCURY, COPPER, NITRIC ACID,
    BROMIDE, BENZYL CHLORIDE, CARBON SULFIDE
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT OR SHOCK, TEMPS >350C
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SODIUM REACTS W/WATER TO FORM
    HYDROGEN; EMITS TOXIC FUMES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ATOMIZE LIQUIDS INTO SUITABLE COMBUSTION
    CHAMBER. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS OR CONTACT APPROVED & LICENSED DISPOSAL AGENCY.

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