SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP -- BISMUTH NITRATE  -- 6810-00-241-1133
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BISMUTH NITRATE
MSDS Date:12/17/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1133
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP
Address:14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO STREET
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248
Country:US
Info Phone Num:310-516-800
Emergency Phone Num:310-516-800
CAGE:63415
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415

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

Ingred Name:BISMUTH NITRATE
CAS:10361-44-1
RTECS #:EB2984400
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS UNAVAILABLE.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN CASE OF
    INGESTION- VERY DANGEROUS IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT. SLIGHTLY
    DANGEROUS IN CASE OF INHALATION. VERY SLIGHTLY TO SLIGHTLY
    DANGEROUS IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT. THIS PRODUCT IS	A SEVERE EYE
    IRRITANT.
Effects of Overexposure:PROLONGED CONTACT MAY RESULT IN SKIN BURNS AND
    ULCERATIONS. OVEREXPOSURE BY INHALATION MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY
    IRRITATION. THIS PRODUCT MAY IRRITATE EYE AND SKIN UPON CONTACT.
    INFLAMMATION OF THE EYE IS	CHARACTERIZED BY REDNESS, WATERING
    ANDITCHING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYE-REMOVE CONTACT LENS. DO NOT USE EYE OINTMENT. SEEK
    MEDICAL AID. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES, GENTLY & THOROUGHLY
    WASH SKIN WITH WATER & NONABRASIVE SOAP. INHALATION-ALLOW VICTIM TO
    REST IN WE LL VENTILATED AREA. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    INGESTION-REMOVE ANY OBSTRUCTIONS IN VICTIMS MOUTH. HAVE CONSIOCUS
    PERSON DRINK SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER OR MILK, INDUCE VOMITING. SEE
    PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL: USE APPROIATE TOOLS TO PUT THE
    SPILLED SOILD IN A CONVIENT WASTE DISPOSAL CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:OXIDIZING MATERIALS SHOULD BE PLACED
    IN A SEPERATE SAFETY STORAGE CABINET OR ROOM.
Other Precautions:1

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPIATE RESPIRATOR WHEN VENTILATION IS
    INADEQUATE.
Ventilation:USE PROCESS ENCLOSURE, LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION OR OTHER
    ENGINEERING CONTROLS TO CONTROL EXPOSURE LEVELS.
Protective Gloves:GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:FULL SUIT, DUST RESPIRATOR, BOOTS, GLOVES. A
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE USED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED:07/82.

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

HCC:D1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:176F/80C
Spec Gravity:2.83
Solubility in Water:DECOMPOSES
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CRYSTALS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SLIGHTLY REACTIVE WITH COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, ORGANIC MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:THIS PRODUCT IS STABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:1

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