ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC./SUB OF SIGMA-ALDRICH CORP -- 29418-7 FLUORESCENT BRIGHTENER 28 -- 6810-01-446-5211

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

Product ID:29418-7 FLUORESCENT BRIGHTENER 28
MSDS Date:05/02/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-446-5211
MSDS Number: CFLHQ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC./SUB OF SIGMA-ALDRICH CORP
Address:1001 W. ST. PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850/FAX -4979
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

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

Ingred Name:FLUORESCENT BRIGHTENER 28
CAS:4404-43-7
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  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:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.TOXICOLOGICAL
    PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:IN CASES OF CONTACT IMMED FLUSH EYES W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER
    FOR @LEAST 15MINS.ASSURE ADEQUATE FLUSING BY SEPARATING EYELIDS
    W/FINGERS.CALL DR.IN CASE OF CONTACT IMMED WASH SKIN W/COPIOUS AMTS
    OF WATE R.REMOVE CONTAM CLOTH.CALL DR.IF INHAL REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR.IF NOT BREATHING CALL DR.IF SWALLOWED WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER
    PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS.CALL DR.

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

Flash Point:NP
Lower Limits:NP
Upper Limits:NP
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPRIATE
    FOAM,WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTCT W/SKIN/EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RESPIRATOR,CHEM SAF GOGGLES,RUBBER BOOTS
    & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES.SWEEP UP PLACE IN BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE
    DISPOSAL.AVOD RAISING DUST.VENTILATE AREA & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER
    MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE .
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEM-RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NP
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:554F,290C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NP
Vapor Pres:NP
Vapor Density:NP
Spec Gravity:NP
pH:NP
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NP
Solubility in Water:NP
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW POWDER
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NP
Corrosion Rate:NP

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS,STRONG REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
    DIOXIDE,NITROGEN OXIDES, SUFLUR OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL ENVIRO
    REGULATIONS.DISSOLVE OR MIX MATL W/COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT & BURN IN
    CHEM INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER.

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