J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO -- CADMIUM  -- 6810-00-975-0693
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CADMIUM
MSDS Date:05/13/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-975-0693
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-JTBAKER
Emergency Phone Num:(201) 859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTR)
Preparer's Name:QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPT.
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:CADMIUM  (AS CD);(SARA III)
CAS:7440-43-9
RTECS #:EU9800000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.2 MG/M3 DUST; Z-2
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9394
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50 FOR CADMIUM: 225 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION- IRRITATION OF MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES. MAY BE FATAL.  EYES- IRRITATION.  INGESTION- IS HARMFUL
    AND MAY BE FATAL.  TARGET ORGANS: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, LUNGS,
    KIDNEYS, BLOOD, PROSTATE.  CHRONIC EFFE CTS: LUNG DAMAGE, KIDNEY
    DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS C	[7440-43-9] WHICH IS
    LISTED BY NTP AND IARC AND REGULATED BY OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION- DRYNESS OF MOUTH AND THROAT,
    HEADACHE, NAUSEA, AND DIZZINESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES WHILE LIFTING EYELIDS OPEN. IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS OR
    PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND PLENTY OF
    WATER. IF I RRITATION DEVELOPS OR PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF REQUIRED.
    INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING, IF PRSON IS CONSCIOUS. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR A NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING FIRES. USE
    WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE
    FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CARDFULLY 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 SECURE POISON AREA. ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:CONCENTRATIONS UP TO 1 PPM: A HIGH-EFFICIENCY
    PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR.  CONCENTRATIONS >1 PPM: SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IN SUFFICIENT VOLUME AND
    PATTERN SO AS TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV'S.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM AND APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING THIS
    MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:V7
Boiling Pt:=767.2C, 1413.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=321.1C, 610.F
Vapor Density:3.9
Spec Gravity:8.64
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLUE-WHITE SOLID. ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, NITRATES, NITRIC ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE DOCUMENTED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CADMIUM FUMES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER: D006 (EP TOXIC
    WASTE).

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