BPGCN - CALCIUM SULFATE, ANHYDROUS, POWDER

  • MSDS: BPGCN
  • Manufacturer: J T BAKER CHEMICAL CO
  • Product Name: CALCIUM SULFATE, ANHYDROUS, POWDER
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00-964-3497
Product Identification

Product ID:CALCIUM SULFATE, ANHYDROUS, POWDER
MSDS Date:10/15/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-964-3497
MSDS Number: BPGCN

Responsible Party
J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865-2219
US

Emergency Phone: 201-859-2151

Info Phone: 201-859-2151

Cage: DO870

Contractor
MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

Ingredients

CALCIUM SULFATE

CAS: 7778-18-9

RTECS: WS6920000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TOTAL DUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION ON CONTACT.
DUST MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: REDNESS, TEARING, BLURRED VISION.
INHALED: COUGHING, WHEEZING, SNEEZING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

First Aid

First Aid:INGESTED: IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET
MEDICAL AATENTION. INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: IMMEDIAYELY WASH WITH
PLENTY OF SOAP AND WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. IF SYMPTOMS
DEVELOP OR PERSIST, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
BUNKER GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SWEEP UP
AND PLACE IN A CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
SUITABLE FOR FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDESHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AHNDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2642F,1450C
Spec Gravity:2.96
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:WHITE ODORLESS GRANULES
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG MINERAL ACIDS AND ALUMINUM
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH AIR, MOISTURE AND DUSTING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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