GFS CHEMICALS -- MAGNESIUM PERCHLORATE, ANHYDROUS  -- 6810-00N020294
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MAGNESIUM PERCHLORATE, ANHYDROUS
MSDS Date:12/23/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N020294
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GFS CHEMICALS
Box:245
City:POWELL
State:OH
ZIP:43065
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-858-9682
Emergency Phone Num:800-858-9682 614-881-5501(OUTSD US)
Preparer's Name:LM
CAGE:GFSCH
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GFS CHEMICALS
Box:245
City:POWELL
State:OH
ZIP:43065
Country:US
Phone:614-881-5501
CAGE:GFSCH

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

Ingred Name:PERCHLORIC ACID, MAGNESIUM SALT; (MAGNESIUM PERCHLORATE
    ANHYDROUS)
CAS:10034-81-8
RTECS #:SC8925000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

=====================  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:IRRITATING TO SKIN, EYES AND NASAL
    PASSAGES. OVEREXPOSURE MAY LEAD TO DERMATITIS EXTERNALLY OR
    DIARRHEA INTERNALLY. TOXICITY IS LOW AND INDETERMINATE.
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:SKIN:WASH THOROUGHLY WITH PLENTY OF WATER. SEE MD. EYES:WASH
    WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MD ATTENTION.
    INGEST:DRINK WATER OR MILK. CALL MD. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    SUPPORT BRE ATHING (GIVE O2/ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION).

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION WITH
    COMBUSTIBLES OR ORGANIC MATTER. AVOID INHALATION OF SMOKE OR FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WASH UP SPILL IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER. DISPOSE
    TO DRAIN. IF SPILLED ON WOODEN FLOOR, WASH UP THOROUGHLY WITH WATER
    AND REMOVE FLOORING FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM ORGANICS, COMBUSTIBLES
    AND STRONG ACIDS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT USE TO DRY ORGANIC LIQUIDS.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
    FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:D1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:482F,250C
Vapor Density:2.21
Solubility in Water:VERY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE GRANULES AND POWDER WITH NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DO NOT HEAT W/ ORGANIC MATTER, FLAMMABLES/
    COMBUSTIBLES.PROD IS STRONG DEHYDRATING AGENT, POTENTIALLY STRONG
    OXIDANT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
    STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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