SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- GLYCEROL GELATIN, G6001 -- 6810-00N064482

=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:GLYCEROL GELATIN, G6001
MSDS Date:06/23/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N064482
MSDS Number: BZQBZ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-325-3010
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:GELATIN; (GLYCEROL GELATIN)
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED,
    OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES IRRITATION. MATERIAL IS IRRITATING
    TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. PROLONGED EXPOSURE
    CAN CAUSE NAUSEA, HEADACHE , AND VOMITING. CHRONIC: REPEATED
    EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO LIVER, KIDNEYS, DERMATITIS. MAY CAUSE
    CNS DISTURBANCES.
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:INGEST: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER PROVIDED PERS IS CONSCIOUS.
    CALL MD. SKIN: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.
    REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES & CALL MD. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    IF BRTHG  BECOMES DFCLT, CALL MD. EYES: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. ASSURE ADEQ FLUSHING BY SEPARATING
    EYELIDS W/FINGERS. CALL MD.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, ALCOHOL OR
    POLYMER FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL
    SAFETY GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS, AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. ABSORB ON
    SAND OR VERMICULITE AND PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL.
    VENTILATE AREA AND WASH  SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICK-UP IS
    COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:HARMFUL BY INHALATION, IN CONTACT WITH
    SKIN AND IF SWALLOWED. IRRITATING TO EYES, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND
    SKIN.
Other Precautions:IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH
    PLENTY OF WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. EMERGENCY
    EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Appearance and Odor:GEL

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NATURE OF DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS NOT
    KNOWN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL WTH A 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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