CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO (FORMERLY IN FRANKLIN PARK, IL.) -- STRONTIUM CHLORIDE, HEXAHYDRATE  -- 6810-00T734205
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:STRONTIUM CHLORIDE, HEXAHYDRATE
MSDS Date:12/01/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00T734205
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO (FORMERLY IN FRANKLIN PARK, IL.)
Address:8315 LEE HWY
City:FAIRFAX
State:VA
ZIP:22031
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-621-4778
Emergency Phone Num:800-621-4778
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:39020-10
Preparer's Name:R.N. CARLSON
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:11273
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO (FORMERLY IN FRANKLIN PARK, IL.)
Address:8315 LEE HWY
Box:City:FAIRFAX
State:VA
ZIP:22031
Country:US
Phone:800-621-4778
Contract Num:MDA414-98-P-6065
CAGE:11273

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

Ingred Name:STRONTIUM CHLORIDE, HEXAHYDRATE
CAS:10025-70-4
RTECS #:WK8575000

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION POSSIBLE TO SKIN,
    EYES, LUNGS,AND GI TRACT. CHRONIC: LOW SYSTEMIC METAL POISONING
    HAZARD, KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF SKIN LUNGS,EYES, GI TRACT.
    SYSTEMIC METAL POISONING. KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSON WITH PREEXISTING KIDNEY
    DISORDERS MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE.

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

First Aid:EYES: WASH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES,
    LIFTING LOWER AND UPPER EYELIDS OCCASIONALLY. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: WASH EXPOSED AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET
    MEDICAL  ADVICE IF IRRITATION OCCURS. INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: INDUCE
    VOMITING IMM EDIATELY BY GIVING TWO GLASSES OF WATER AND STICKING
    FINGER DOWN THROAT. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
    PERSON. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEDIUM SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SUPPORTING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN EVENT OF A FIRE, WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH
    FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE PRESSURE DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE
    PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A FIRE HAZARD. NOT
    CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSIVE HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. VENTILATE AREA
    OF LEAK OR SPILL. CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL MAY REQUIRE PROTECTION FROM
    INHALATION OF DUST. SPILLS: CLEAN UP IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT
    DISPERSE DUST INTO THE AI R.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY LOCATION. KEEP
    CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. READ LABEL ON CONTAINER
    BEFORE USING.
Other Precautions:FOR LABORATORY USE ONLY. NOT FOR DRUG, FOOD, OR
    HOUSEHOLD USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATOR FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DUST.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AND MECHANICAL (GENERAL) RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:VINYL OR RUBBER PROTECTIVE GLOVES RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:=150.C, 302.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=61.C, 141.8F
Spec Gravity:1.96
Solubility in Water:VERY
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTAL, NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HALOGEN COMPOUNDS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DISPOSED IN A RCRA-APPROVED WASTE FACILITY. DO NOT FLUSH TO THE
    SEWER. DISCHARGE, TREATMENT, OR DISPOSAL MAY BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL,
    STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS .

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