Product ID:SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE
MSDS Date:03/05/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N082243
MSDS Number: CGNVS

MALLINCKRODT CHEMICAL INC

PARIS, KY 40362
US

Emergency Phone: 606-539-1600,606-982-5000

Info Phone: 606-539-1600

Cage: 23104

MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

METAPHOSPHORIC ACID, HEXASODIUM SALT; (SODIUM

CAS: 10124-56-8

RTECS: OY3675000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50(ORAL,MOUSE): 7250 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:ACUTE:INHALATION: NO ADVERSE EFFECTS
EXPECTED. INGESTION: LARGE DOSES MAY CAUSE GASTRO-INTESTINAL UPSET.
SKIN & EYE CONTACT: NO ADVERSE EFFECTS EXPECTED. CHRONIC EXPOSURE:
NO INFORMATION FOUND.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION FOUND.

First Aid:INGEST: IF LARGE AMOUNTS WERE SWALLOWED, GIVE WATER TO DRINK
AND GET MEDICAL ADVICE. INHAL:NOT EXPECTED TO REQUIRE FIRST AID
MEASURES. REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF
RESP) (FP N ). EYES:IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELYFLUSH W/PLENTY
OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CALL MD IF IRRIT DEVELOPS. SKIN:
WASH EXPOSED AREA W/SOAP AND WATER. GET MEDICAL ADVICE IF IRRIT
DEVELOPS.

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION
HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. CLEAN-UP
PERSONNEL MAY REQUIRE RESP PROTECTION FROM DUST. SPILLS: SWEEP UP
AND CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION/DISPOSAL. VACUUMING OR WET
SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO AVOID DU ST DISPERSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
STORED IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . NOT EXPECTED TO REQUIRE PERSONAL RESPIRATOR
USAGE.
Ventilation:NOT EXPECTED TO REQUIRE ANY SPECIAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND DELUGE
SHOWER . WEAR PROTECTIVE AND CLEAN BODY-COVERING CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE TO THE CHEM
SUBSTANCE AND ENSURE PROMPT REMOVAL FROM SKIN, EYES, AND CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1162F,628C
Solubility in Water:COMPLETELY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER OR PLATES.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO INFORMATION FOUND.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS OF USE
AND STORAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO INFORMATION FOUND.

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
DELIVERED TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. ENSURE COMPLIANCE
WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. REPORTABLE QTY
(RQ)(CWA/CERCLA):5000 LBS.

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