J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO. -- CALCIUM FLUORIDE  -- 6810-00-490-3998
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CALCIUM FLUORIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-490-3998
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Emergency Phone Num:(201)859-2151
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
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:CALCIUM FLUORIDE
CAS:7789-75-5
RTECS #:EW1760000
Fraction by Wt: >90%.
OSHA PEL:2.5 MG/M3 (F)
ACGIH TLV:2.5 MG/M3 (F); 8990

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

Effects of Overexposure:DUST MAY IRR.SKIN OR EYES.ING.MAY CAUSE GI
    PAIN.ING.IS HARMFUL& MAY BE FATAL.

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

First Aid:IF SWALLOWED-IF CONSCIOUS, INDUCE VOMITING & CALL A DOCTOR AT
    ONCE. IN CASE OF CONTACT:FLUSH EYES & SKIN WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

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

Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS.WEAR  PROPER PROTECT.EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIREFIGHTERS.WEAR SCBA W/FULL FACE PIECE
    IN POS.PRESS.MODE.TOXIC HFL GAS PRODUCED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHNG-WITH CLEAN
    SHOVEL CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN,DRY CONTAINER AND
    COVER;REMOVE FROM AREA-FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN A COOL DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, OR CLOTHING. AVOID
    BREATHING DUST. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQD W/ADEQ.VENTIL-IF AIRBORNE CONC.EXCEEDS
    TLV,WEAR SCBA.
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN <TLV
Protective Gloves:TYPE AS REQD
Eye Protection:SFTY GLASSES W/SIDE SHLD.
Other Protective Equipment:APPROVED WORKING CLOTHES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED 08-15-86/

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:4532F,2500C
Spec Gravity:3.18
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER OR CUBIC CRYSTALS,ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROFLUORIC ACID

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

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
    DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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