MALLINCKRODT INC SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- POTASSIUM FERRICYANIDE  -- 6810-00-222-9658
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM FERRICYANIDE
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-222-9658
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-539-1600
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM FERRICYANIDE
CAS:13746-66-2
RTECS #:LJ8225000
Fraction by Wt: 100% %
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV = 1 MG/M3 TWA
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:LARGE ORAL DOSES MAY PRODUCE
    GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES. MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL EYE IRRITATION.
    IRON POISONING MAY BE OF CONCERN IN EXCESSIVE EXPOSURES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
    CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
    CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE IRRITATION/REDNESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
    CRAMPS, PINK URINE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING EYELIDS
    OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
    WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. IN HALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE BREATHING. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING BY GIVING TWO GLASSES
    OF WATER AND STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT. CALL PHYSICIAN
    IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:NOT GIVEN
Upper Limits:NOT GIVEN
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL OR FOAM TO STOP VAPORS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AN EXPLOSION CAN OCCUR WHEN MIXED WITH
    CHROMIC ANHYDRIDE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE OR AMMONIA.
    LIBERATES HYDROGEN CYANIDE UPON HEATING.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. CLEAN-UP[
    PERSONNEL MAY REQUIRE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FROM DUST. SWEEP UP
    AND CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL. VACUUMING OR WET
    SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO AVOID  DUST DISPERSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE WITH
    ADEQUATE VENTILATION. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. KEEP AWAY FROM
    INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID SKIN CONTACT. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
    BEFORE REUSE. AVOID ALL UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE TO THE CHEMICAL
    SUBSTANCE AND ENSURE PROMPT REMOVAL FROM SKIN, EYES AND CLOTHING.
    PROTECT FROM LIGHT.

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

Respiratory Protection:FOR CONDITIONS OF USE WHERE EXPOSURE TO THE DUST
    ISS APPARENT, A DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR MAYU BE WORN. FOR EMERGENCIES,
    A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS MAY BE NECESSARY.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AND MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION TO
    MAINTAIN EXPOSURE LEVELS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED TO AVOID
    SKIN CONTACT. AN EMERGENCY EYE WASH STATION AND SHOWER SHOULD BE
    AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER HANDLING PRODUCT
    AND BEFORE EATING DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NOT GIVEN
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
Vapor Pres:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Density:NOT GIVEN
Spec Gravity:1.89
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT GIVEN
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:BRIGHT RED CRYSTALS OR POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SODIUM NITRATE, CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE, CHROMIC ANHYDRIDE, CUPRIC NITRATE,
    ACIDS AND ACID FUMES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION OR COMES
    INTO CONTACT WITH ACID OR ACID FUMES, IT EMITS TOXIC FUMES OF
    CYANIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING
    ENVIRONMENT. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSAL CONTAINER OR
    LINER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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