J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO. -- SODIUM CHLORATE  -- 6810-00-262-8587
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM CHLORATE
MSDS Date:06/26/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-262-8587
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
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:SODIUM CHLORATE
CAS:7775-09-9
RTECS #:FO0525000
Fraction by Wt: 58.44%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50: 1200 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCE IS IRRITATING TO BODY TISSUES.
    NO CHRONIC EFFECTS IDENTIFIED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE IDENTIFIED
Effects of Overexposure:EYE: SEVERE IRRITATION.  SKIN: IRRITATION.
    INHALED: RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, POSSIBLE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
    DAMAGE. INGESTED: HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZINESS,
    GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY  OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MIN.  SKIN: FLUSH SKIN WITH WATER.	INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICAIL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICUL T, GIVE OXYGEN.  INGESTION:** CALL A PHYSICIAN.**	IF
    SWALLOWED AND THE PERSON IS CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY GIVE LARGE
    AMOUNTS OF WATER. INDUCE VOMITING.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE WAATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT AND FULL FACEPIECE SCBAOPERATED POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
    COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CAN BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD, ESPECIALLY
    WHEN HEATED. MOVE EXPOSED CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE
    DONE WITHOUT RISK.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. KEEP
    COMBUSTABLES (WOOD, PAPER, OIL, ETC.) AWAY FROM SPILLED MATERIAL. 
    WITH A CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO A CLEAN, DRY 
    CONTAINER AND COVER.  REMOVE  FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH
    WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:**SAF-T-DATA STORAGE COLOR CODE:
    YELLOW (REACTIVE)**  KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    SEPARATELY AND AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTABLE MATERIAL
Other Precautions:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY SUPPLIER

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST.  IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
    APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
    FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:PROPER GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR: ?	HMIS:USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE
    PRACTICE. AVOID UNNECESSARY CONTACT. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING
    OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS RECEIVED FROM NAVY (FOCAL POINT N). NAVY IDENTIFIED NSN.

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

HCC:D1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:478F,248C
Spec Gravity:POWDER
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE  (100%)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CRYSTALS, ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, ORGANIC MATERIALS AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES, STRONG
    REDUCING AGENTS, COMBUSTABLE MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT FLAME AND OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EXPLOSIVE PEROXIDES
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NO. D001. DISPOSE IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPICBLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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