J T BAKER COMPANY -- POTASSIUM BROMATE, 2992  -- 6810-00-236-5362
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM BROMATE, 2992
MSDS Date:09/26/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-236-5362
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER COMPANY
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LAND
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:800424-9300;800-424-8802
CAGE:KO759
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER COMPANY
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LAND
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:KO759
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:BROMIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT.
CAS:7758-01-2
RTECS #:EF8725000
Fraction by Wt: 167%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGEST:MAY CAUSE NAUSEA, VOMITING,
    HEADACHES, DIZZINESS, GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:BROMIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT:IARC
    MONOGRAPHS, SUPP VOL 7, PG 56, 1987 GRP 2B, ANIMAL ORAL:GASTRO
    INTESTINAL, BLADDER.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) . EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    W/POTABLE WATER FOR MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD
    ( ). SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD .

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

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . MOVE EXPOS CNTNRS (SUPDAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER MATL
    MAY CAUSE FIRE. CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT MAY EXPLODE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROT CLTHG. KEEP COMBUSTIBLES
    (WOOD, PAPER, OIL, ETC.) AWAY FROM SPILLED MATL. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL,
    CAREFULLY PLACE MATL INTO CLEAN, DRY CNTNR & COVER; REMOVE FROM
    AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA W ITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP FROM CONTACT WITH CLTHG & OTHER
    COMBUST MATLS. DO NOT STORE NEAR COMBUST MATLS. KEEP IN TIGHTLY
    CLOSED CONTAINER.
Other Precautions:IN CASE OF FIRE, SOAK WITH WATER.  KEEP CONTAINER
    TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE SEPARATELY AND AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE AND
    COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. EXPLAN OF CARCIN:KIDNEY, URETER, BLADDER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE NIOSH/MSHA
    APPRVD RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GEN OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENT TO KEEP FUME OR DUST
    LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDESHIIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC:FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE WITHOUT RISK. USE
    WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.

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

Vapor Density:5.80
Spec Gravity:3.27 (H*20=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (>10%)
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS OR GRANULES
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINUM, ORGANIC MATLS, COMBUSTIBLE MATLS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN BROMIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZ WASTE
    #D003.

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