POLYSCIENCES INC -- BENZOYL PEROXIDE  -- 6810-00F038338
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BENZOYL PEROXIDE
MSDS Date:07/17/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F038338
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:POLYSCIENCES INC
Address:400 VALLEY RD
City:WARRINGTON
State:PA
ZIP:18976-2522
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-343-6484
Emergency Phone Num:215-343-6484
CAGE:9C365
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:POLYSCIENCES INC
Address:400 VALLEY RD
Box:City:WARRINGTON
State:PA
ZIP:18976
Country:US
Phone:215-343-6484
CAGE:32939
Company Name:POLYSCIENCES INC
Address:PAUL VALLEY INDUSTRIAL PARK
City:WARRINGTON
State:PA
ZIP:18976
Country:US
Phone:215-313-6484
CAGE:9C365

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

Ingred Name:BENZOYL PEROXIDE, DI-BENZOYLPEROXIDE
CAS:94-36-0
RTECS #:DM8575000
Fraction by Wt: 77%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 23%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:DUST HAS IRRITANT EFFECT ON PULMONARY
    SYSTEM & MILD IRRITATION TO EYES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:DUST HAS IRRITANT EFFECT ON PULMONARY SYSTEM &
    MILD IRRITATION TO EYES.

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

First Aid:SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS.
    INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NECESSARY.
    INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
    CASES.

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

Flash Point:176F
Extinguishing Media:WATER, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:LARGE: EVACUATE AREA & FIGHT FIRE FROM SAFE
    DISTANCE. COOL SURROUNDING MATERIAL W/WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAMINATION, TEMP-CAN DECOMPOSE W/FORCE
    IF CONFINED DURING EXPOSURE TO FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WET MATERIAL W/SOAP WATER, SWEEP/SCOOP UP
    USING NON-SPARKING TOOLS & DISPOSE OF IMMEDIATELY.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE MATERIAL AT ROOM TEMP, KEEP
    STORAGE CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. DON'T STORE NEAR
    COMBUSTIBLES/IGNITION SOURCES.
Other Precautions:EMPTY CONTAINER MAY CONTAIN HAZARDOUS RESIDUES. DON'T
    REUSE CONTAINER. AVOID PROLONGED/FREQUENT EXPOSURE. AVOID CONTACT
    W/SKIN, CLOTHING/EYES. DON'T INHALE DUST, VAPOR, MIST/GAS.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE AN OSHA/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:REQUIRED
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:32F
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRANULAR WHITE POWDER W/FAINT TO NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:20

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
STRONG ACIDS, STRONG ALKALIS, STRONG OXIDIZERS, AMINES, POLYMERIZATION
    ACCELERATORS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, CONTAMINATION, FLAMES, SPARKS,
    IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FLAMMABLE PRODUCTS
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HEAT, FLAMES, SPARKS, IGNITION
    SOURCES, CONTAMINATION

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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