SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- M8250 MES FREE ACID ======================================================= MSDS Safety Information ======================================================= FSC: 6850 MSDS Date: 01/31/1995 MSDS Num: BZDZV LIIN: 00F048158 Product ID: M8250 MES FREE ACID 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: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010 Emergency Phone Number: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010 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: 60928 Name: ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC Address: 1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE Box: 355 City: MILWAUKEE WI 53233 Phone: 414-273-3850 Cage: 63181 Name: FLUKA CHEMICAL CORP Address: 1001 WEST ST PAUL City: MILWAUKEE WI 53233 Phone: 414-273-3850 Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address: 3050 SPRUCE ST City: ST LOUIS MO 63178 Phone: 314-771-5765 ======================================================= Ingredients ======================================================= Cas: 4432-31-9 RTECS #: QE3479500 Name: 4-MORPHOLINEETHANESULFONIC ACID ======================================================= Health Hazards Data ======================================================= LD50 LC50 Mixture: ORAL LD50(LAB ANIMAL): >316 MG/KG Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: YES Skin: YES Ingestion: YES Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO IARC: NO OSHA: NO Effects of Exposure: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION, INGESTION/SKIN ABSORPTION. EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. INHALATION: IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: NONE Signs And Symptions Of Overexposure: IRRITATION. First Aid: EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. INGESTION: WASH OU T MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. ======================================================= Handling and Disposal ======================================================= Spill Release Procedures: WEAR RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP I S 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 IN A COOL DRY PLACE. Other Precautions: AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. DON'T BREATHE DUST. ======================================================= Fire and Explosion Hazard Information ======================================================= 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: USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. Ventilation: MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED Protective Gloves: COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL-RESISTANT Eye Protection: CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment: SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH, SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. ======================================================= Physical/Chemical Properties ======================================================= ======================================================= Reactivity Data ======================================================= Stability Indicator: YES Materials To Avoid: STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS Hazardous Decomposition Products: THERMAL: CO, CO2, NITROGEN OXIDES, SULFUR OXIDES. Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO ======================================================= Toxicological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Ecological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= MSDS Transport Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Regulatory Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Other Information ======================================================= ======================================================= HAZCOM Label ======================================================= Product ID: M8250 MES FREE ACID Cage: 21076 Company Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Street: 3050 SPRUCE ST City: ST LOUIS MO Zipcode: 63178 Health Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010 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: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION, INGESTION/SKIN ABSORPTION. EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. INHALATION: IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. IRRITATION. ======================================================= 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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