Product ID:SODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE DECAHYDRATE, S390500
MSDS Date:02/21/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N027721
MSDS Number: BMVDW

FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.

1 REAGENT LANE
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410
US

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523

Cage: 1B464

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV

FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

THERE IS ANY POSS THAT EMPLOYEE'S EYES

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

SHOULD PROVIDE AN EYEWASH FOUNTAIN & QUICK DRENCH

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

SODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE

CAS: 13472-36-1

Fraction By Weight: 100%

& LOWER LIDS, UNTIL NO EVID OF CHEM REMAINS (AT

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

UNTIL THE PH HAS RETURNED TO NORM (30-60 MINS). COVER

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

ALKALI BY GIVING WATER/MILK IMMED & ALLOW VOM TO

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

ONLY WAY TO EXCLUDE POSS OF CORROSION IN UPPER GI

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

USUALLY BE PERFORMED WITHIN 24 HRS (DREISBACH,

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

SHOCK. IF VOM OCCURS, KEEP HEAD BELOW HIPS TO HELP

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL RAT) 4000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHAL:MAY CAUSE SORE THROAT,
COUGHING, LABORED BRTHG, FATIGUE, PHARYNGITIS, RESP IRRIT & PULM
EDEMA. SKIN:MAY CAUSE SEV IRRIT. ALKALIES PENETRATE SKIN SLOWLY &
EXTENT OF DAM DEPENDS UPON DURATI ON OF CONT. EYE:MAY CAUSE SEV
IRRIT W/REDNESS, PAIN, BLURRED VISION, CONJ EDEMA & CORNEAL
DESTRUCT. (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:INGEST:MAY CAUSE SEV IRRIT, A
SHOCKLIKE STATE, FALL OF BLOOD PRESS, SLOW PULSE, CYANOSIS, COMA &
SOMETIMES TETANY AS A RSLT OF A REDUCTION IN IONIC SERUM CALCIUM
LEVEL. CHRONIC: INHAL:NO DATA AVAIL. RPTD/PRLNGD EXPOS MAY CAUSE
MUCMEMB IRRIT. SKIN:RPTD/PRLNGD CONT MAY CAUSE DERM.
EYE:RPTD/PRLNGD (SUPP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE FROM EXPOS AREA TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF BRTHG HAS
STOPPED, GIVE ARTF RESP. MAINTAIN AIRWAY & BLOOD PRESS & ADMIN O*2
IF AVAIL. KEEP AFFECTED PERS WARM & AT REST. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY
& SU PPORTIVELY. ADMIN OF O*2 SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED
PERS. GET MD IMMED. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMD CLTHG & SHOES IMMED. WASH
AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP OR MILD DETERGENT & LGE AMTS OF WATER UNTIL
(SUPP DATA)

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO*2, WATER SPRAY OR REGULAR FOAM.
LGR FIRE: USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR REGULAR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROT
EQUIP . NO ACUTE HAZARD. MOVE CONTR FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE.
AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OR DUSTS. KEEP UPWIND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
HEAT OR FLAME.

Spill Release Procedures:NO SPECIAL PRECAUTION INDICATED.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:REFER TO ORIGINAL MSDS .
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR PROCESS ENCLOSURE VENTILATION
SYSTEM.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOGGS/FULL LENGTH FSHLD
Other Protective Equipment:EMPLOYEE MUST WEAR APPROP PROT (IMPERVIOUS)
CLTHG & EQUIP TO PVNT ANY POSS OF SKIN CONT W/SUBSTANCE. WHERE (ING
9)
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH:ALKALINE IN SOLN. EFTS OF OVEREXP:CONT MAY CAUSE CONJ. INGEST:NO
DATA AVAIL. FIRST AID PROC:NO EVID OF CHEM REMAINS (AT LEAST 15-20
MINS). IN CASE OF CHEM BURNS, COVER AREA W/STERILE, DRY DRESSING.
BANDAGE SECURELY, BUT NOT TOO TIGHTLY.GET MD IMMED. EYE:WASH IMMED
W/LGE AMTS OF WATER, OCCASNLY LIFTING UPPER (ING 2)

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:201F,94C
Spec Gravity:1.8
pH:SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:5.4% @ 0 C
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, MONOCLINIC CRYSTALS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID HEATING TO DECOMPOSITION & CONTACT
OR STORAGE W/INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITON MAY RELEASE ACRID
SMOKE & IRRITATING FUMES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE
& LOCAL REGULATIONS .

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.