BCDKV - CALCIUM ACETATE

Product Identification

Product ID:CALCIUM ACETATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00K002525
MSDS Number: BCDKV

Responsible Party
MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION

Emergency Phone: (314)982-5000

Cage: 62910

Contractor
MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

Ingredients

CALCIUM ACETATE;ACETIC ACID,CALCIUM SALT; CAS #62-54-4

CAS: 62-54-4

RTECS: AF7525000

Fraction By Weight: >99%

ACGIH TLV: NOT KNOWN

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:INH:DUST MAY IRRIT RESP TRACT;ING:NOT EXPCTD
HLTH HAZ;SKIN:SLIGHT IRRIT;EYES:SLIGHT ACIDIC IRRITANT.

First Aid

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.GET MD FOR BREATHG
DIFFICULTY;INGEST:GIVE SEV GLASSES OF WATER.VOMITG MAY OCCUR
SPONTANEOUSL,BUT DO NOT INDUCE.GET MD IMMED;SKIN/EYES:RMV CONTMNTD
CLOTHG.WIPE OFF EXCESS FROM SK IN.WASH W/PLENTY H*2O FOR 15 MIN.GET
MDPROMPTLY.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION
HAZARD,EXCEPT WHEN HEATED.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL.CLEAN UP PERSONS NEED
PROTCTV CLOTHG/RESP PROTCTION FM DUST.SWEEP UP SPILL & PLACE IN A
SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL IN A METHOD THAT
DOES NOT GENERATE DUST.V ACUUMING/WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO AVOID
DUST.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
CONTAINRS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
CLOTHING CONTACT.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATED:16AUG 85,CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD;MELTING POINT:
DECOMPOSES ABOVE 160C TO FORM ACETONE,CALCIUM CARBONATE.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.5
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COARSE,WHITE POWDER.ODORLESS

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
DISPOSD AS HAZ WASTE IN A RCRA APPRVD WASTE DISPOSAL
FACILITY.COMPLY WITH LOCAL,ST.& FED REGS.

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