SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- G5882 GLUTARALDEHYDE GRADE I ======================================================= MSDS Safety Information ======================================================= FSC: 6550 MSDS Date: 09/09/1994 MSDS Num: BWTPP LIIN: 00F038256 Product ID: G5882 GLUTARALDEHYDE GRADE I MFN: 01 Responsible Party Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address: 3050 SPRUCE ST Box: 14508 City: SAINT LOUIS MO 63178-5000 Info Phone Number: 314-771-5765/800-325-5052 Emergency Phone Number: 314-771-5765/800-325-5052 Review Ind: Y Published: Y ======================================================= Preparer Co. when other than Responsible Party Co. ======================================================= Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address: 3050 SPRUCE ST City: ST LOUIS MO 63178 ======================================================= Contractor Summary ======================================================= Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address: 3050 SPRUCE ST City: ST LOUIS MO 63178 Phone: 314-771-5765 ======================================================= Ingredients ======================================================= Cas: 111-30-8 RTECS #: MA2450000 Name: GLUTARALDEHYDE Other REC Limits: 0.2 PPM ACGIH TLV: C 0.82 MG/CUM ======================================================= Health Hazards Data ======================================================= LD50 LC50 Mixture: ORAL LD50(RAT): 134 MG/KG Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: YES Skin: YES Ingestion: YES Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO IARC: NO OSHA: NO Effects of Exposure: CORROSIVE, CAUSES BURNS, HIGHLY TOXIC & MAY CAUSE SENSITIZATION BY INHALATION & SKIN CONTACT. MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED, SWALLOWED/ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MATERIAL IS EXTREMLY DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUE OF MU COUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYES & SKIN. INFLAMATION MAY BE FATAL AS A RESULT OF SPASM. (SEE SUPP) Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: NONE Signs And Symptions Of Overexposure: BURNING SENSATION, COUGHING, WHEEZING, LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, BURNS. First Aid: EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTIO N IN ALL CASES. ======================================================= Handling and Disposal ======================================================= Spill Release Procedures: WEAR SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER W/DRY LIME/SODA ASH, PICK UP, KEEP IN A CLOSED CONTAINER & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE. Waste Disposal Methods: DISSOLVE/MIX THE MATERIAL W/A COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT & BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. Handling And Storage Precautions: KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE UNDER NITROGEN. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. Other Precautions: DON'T BREATHE VAPOR. DON'T GET IN EYES, ON SKIN/CLOTHING. MAY DISCOLOR W/EXPOSURE TO AIR. AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE. ======================================================= Fire and Explosion Hazard Information ======================================================= Flash Point Text: NONE Extinguishing Media: WATER SPRAY, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, APPROPRIATE FOAM. Fire Fighting Procedures: WEAR SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard: EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS. ======================================================= Control Measures ======================================================= Respiratory Protection: WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. Ventilation: USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD. Protective Gloves: CHEMICAL RESISTANT Eye Protection: SAFETY GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment: SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH. Work Hygienic Practices: REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. ======================================================= Physical/Chemical Properties ======================================================= B.P. Text: 213.8F M.P/F.P Text: 21.2F Vapor Pres: 16.4 Vapor Density: 3.5 Spec Gravity: 1.062 Appearance and Odor: COLORLESS LIQUID ======================================================= Reactivity Data ======================================================= Stability Indicator: YES Stability Condition To Avoid: EXPOSE TO AIR. Materials To Avoid: STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS Hazardous Decomposition Products: CO, CO2. Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO ======================================================= Toxicological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Ecological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= MSDS Transport Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Regulatory Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Other Information ======================================================= ======================================================= HAZCOM Label ======================================================= Product ID: G5882 GLUTARALDEHYDE GRADE I Cage: 21076 Company Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Street: 3050 SPRUCE ST City: ST LOUIS MO Zipcode: 63178 Health Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765/800-325-5052 Label Required IND: Y Date Of Label Review: 12/16/1998 Status Code: C Label Date: 12/16/1998 Origination Code: G Hazard And Precautions: CORROSIVE, CAUSES BURNS, HIGHLY TOXIC & MAY CAUSE SENSITIZATION BY INHALATION & SKIN CONTACT. MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED, SWALLOWED/ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MATERIAL IS EXTREMLY DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUE OF MU COUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYES & SKIN. INFLAMATION MAY BE FATAL AS A RESULT OF SPASM. (SEE SUPP) BURNING SENSATION, COUGHING, WHEEZING, LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE , NAUSEA, VOMITING, BURNS. ======================================================= Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever expressly or implied warrants, states, or intends said information to have any application, use or viability by or to any person or persons outside the Department of Defense nor any person or persons contracting with any instrumentality of the United States of America and disclaims all liability for such use. 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