Product ID:2898, PODOPHYLLUM RESIN
MSDS Date:01/15/1994
FSC:6505
NIIN:01-145-5217
MSDS Number: BGNVV

J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865
US

Emergency Phone: (201) 859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTR)

Info Phone: 800-JTBAKER

Cage: DO870

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

PODOPHYLLUM RESIN

CAS: 9000-55-9

RTECS: TP8925000

Fraction By Weight: 90-100%

PODOPHYLLOTOXIN

CAS: 4354-76-1

Fraction By Weight: >1%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL MOUSE) IS 68 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALED:IRRITATION OF UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT, SEVERE IRRITATION/BURNS OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
SKIN:SEVERE IRRITATION/BURNS. EYE:SEVERE IRRITATION/BURNS. SKIN
ABSORPTION:NONE IDENTIFIED. INGESTED:HARMFU L & MAY BE FATA.
HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, G/I IRRITATION, CONVULSIONS,
UNCONSCIOUSNESS. CHRONIC:NONE IDENTIFIED
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MANUFACTURER GAVE NO COMMENTS OTHER THAN
THE ABOVE REFERENCES TO THE THREE LISTINGS.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED:IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT,
SEVERE IRRITATION/BURNS OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES. SKIN:SEVERE
IRRITATION/BURNS. EYE:SEVERE IRRITATION/BURNS. INGESTED:HARMFUL &
MAY BE FATA. HEADACHE, NAUSEA , VOMITING, G/I IRRITATION,
CONVULSIONS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED

First Aid:INGESTED:CALL PHYSICIAN. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS
GIVE WATER, MILK, MILK OF MAGNESIA. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
SUPPORT OR RESTORE BREATHING IF NEEDED. SKIN:FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15
MIN. RE MOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE.
EYE:FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MIN.

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA& FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WITH
CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE INTO CLEAN,DRY CONTAINER & COVER.
REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NO INFORMATION GIVEN BY MFR ON MSDS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN
CORROSION PROOF AREA. STOPRE IN LIGHT-RESISTANT CONTAINERS. KEEP
CONTAINERS AOUT OF SUN & AWAY FROM HEAT.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION EXISTS.
IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGA, A DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR IS
RECOMMENDED. IF RESPIRATOR CAPACITY IS EXCEDED, USE SCBA.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE LOCAL OR GENERAL EXHAUST TO KEEP DUST/FUME
LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:PROPER GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, APRON RECOMMENDED
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR: ? HMIS:USE STRICT CHEMICAL HYGIENE
PRACTICE. AVOID UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING
OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:T3
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGLBLE
Appearance and Odor:TAN POWDER CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, LIGHT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE AND CARBON MONOXIDE,
OXIDES OF NITROGEN
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER = D002.

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