Product ID:70304 GASPAK J3053-15
MSDS Date:09/23/1988
FSC:6640
NIIN:00-935-6863
MSDS Number: BWKWR

BECTON DICKINSON MICROBIOLOGY SYSTEMS

250 SCHILLING CIRCLE
COCKEYSVILLE, MD 21030-5000
US

Emergency Phone: 301-771-0100/301-584-7169

Info Phone: 301-771-0100/301-584-7169

Preparer: DALE M OREM

Cage: 06531

BECTON DICKINSON AND CO, BECTON DICKINSON DIV.

FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ 07417-1884 US

Telephone: 201-847-4000, 800-333-4831

Cage: 06531

COBALT CHLORIDE, COBALTOUS CHLORIDE

CAS: 7646-79-9

RTECS: GF9800000

Fraction By Weight: 7.5%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/CUM

SODIUM BOROHYDRIDE

CAS: 16940-66-2

RTECS: ED3325000

Fraction By Weight: 92.5% %

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 80 MG/KG (SUPP)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: MAY CAUSE BURNS. SKIN: MAY CAUSE
CAUSTIC BURNS. INGESTION: POSSIBLE GAS EMBOLISM, CORROSIVE TO
DIGESTIVE TRACT. INHALATION: RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: MAY CAUSE BURNS. SKIN: MAY CAUSE CAUSTIC
BURNS. INGESTION: POSSIBLE GAS EMBOLISM, CORROSIVE TO DIGESTIVE
TRACT. INHALATION: RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH AFFECTED AREA
W/SOAP & WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: IF
ALERT, DRINK SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER. INDUCE VOMITING & TRANSFER
TO A HOSPITAL . IF NOT ALERT, TRANSFER TO HOSPITAL IMMEDIATELY &
DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, POWDER. DON'T USE WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:DON'T USE WET CHEMICAL, WATER/CO2
EXTINGUISHERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMMABLE SOLID. MIXTURE OF HYDROGEN GAS
W/OXYGEN/AIR IN A CONFINED AREA WILL EXPLODE IF IGNITED BY A SPARK,
FLAME/OTHER IGNITION SOURCE. (SEE SUPP)

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP PELLETS FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:ALL USUAL PRECAUTIONS ATTENDANT TO
HANDLING HYDROGEN GAS SHOULD BE OBSERVED WHEN EMPLOYING GASPAK PLUS
HYDROGEN/CARBON DIOXIDE GENERATOR ENVELOPES.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORAML PRODUCT USAGE.
Ventilation:GENERAL & LOCAL TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USAGE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH STATION.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: ENVELOPE DESIGNED TO HOLD 10 ML OF WATER. UNUSUAL
FIRE HAZARDS CONT"D: SODIUM BOROHYDRIDE IS WATER-REACTIVE METAL
HYDRIDE IN THIS PRODUCT & CONSTITUTES 92.5% OF DARKER PELLET. ORA L
LD50 CONT'D: INFORMATION IS FOR COBALT CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUUS.

Solubility in Water:(SEE SUPP)
Appearance and Odor:GRAY/WHITE PELLETS W/NO ODOR CONTAINED W/IN
ALUMINUM FOIL ENVELOPE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDANTS, ACIDS, ORGANIC SOLVENTS, WATER, STEAM, CORROSIVES, ACID
FUMES, FLAMMABLE VAPORS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:FLAMES, ELECTRICAL SPARKS, EXCESSIVE HEAT,
MOISTURE, RUPTURING.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL & EPA
REGULATIONS.

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