EM DIAGNOSTICS SYSTEMS DIV OF EM INDUSTRIES -- ZENKER FIXATION FLUID, 7835  -- 6810-00N071945
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ZENKER FIXATION FLUID, 7835
MSDS Date:03/29/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N071945
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:EM DIAGNOSTICS SYSTEMS DIV OF EM INDUSTRIES
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:609-423-6300
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:JO100
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:E M SCIENCE DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC
Address:480 DEMOCRAT ROAD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Phone:800-222-0342/609-423-6300
CAGE:63612
Company Name:EM DIAGNOSTICS SYSTEMS INC
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Phone:609-423-6300
CAGE:JO100

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

Ingred Name:DICHROMIC ACID, DIPOTASSIUM SALT; (POTASSIUM DICHROMATE)
    (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7778-50-9
RTECS #:HX7680000
Fraction by Wt: 2.5%
OSHA PEL:C 0.1 MG (CRO3)/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG (CR)/M3, A4
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Ingred Name:MERCURY (II) CHLORIDE; (MERCURIC CHLORIDE) (SARA 302/313)
    (CERCLA)
CAS:7487-94-7
RTECS #:OV9100000
Fraction by Wt: 4.9%
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG (HG)/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.025 MG (HG)/M3, S

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: THIS MIXTURE CONTAINS MERCURIC
    CHLORIDE. MERCURY COMPOUNDS ARE LETHAL WHEN INGESTED AND TOXIC WHEN
    ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAN CAUSE EYE IRRITATION. CHRONIC: MERCURY
    APPEARS ON THE NAVY OCCUPATI ONAL CHEMICAL REPRODUCTIVE HAZARDS
    LIST. SEEK CONSULTATION FROM APPROPRIATE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (EFTS
    OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:POTASSIUM DICHROMATE: IARC MONO, VOL 49,
    PG 149, 1990: GROUP 1. NTP 7TH ANNUAL RPT ON CARCINS, 1994: KNOWN
    TO BE CARCIN.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: CONCERNING LATEST HAZARD LIST
    INFORMATION AND SAFE HANDLING AND EXPOSURE INFORMATION .
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH POTABLE WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEE
    MD . SKIN: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. SEE MD .
    INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE OXYGEN OR
    ARTI FICIAL RESPIRATION) . INGESTION: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .

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

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT LISTED
    UNDER CONTROL MEASURES SECTION. CONTAIN THE SPILL AND ELIMINATE ITS
    SOURCE, IF THIS CAN BE DONE WITHOUT RISK. SWEEP UP OR ABSORB SPILL
    AND CONTAINERIZE FOR PR OPER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY GIVE OFF TOXIC FUMES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSER (TSD)
    TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL CURRENT LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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