CITY CHEMICAL CORP. -- SODIUM THIOSULFATE,PENTAHYDRATE  -- 6810-00-234-8380
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM THIOSULFATE,PENTAHYDRATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-234-8380
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CITY CHEMICAL CORP.
Address:132W,22ND STREET
City:NEW YORK
State:NY
ZIP:10011
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:(212) 929-2723
CAGE:83628
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CITY CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Address:100 HOBOKEN AVE
City:JERSEY CITY
State:NJ
ZIP:07310
Country:US
Phone:201-653-6900/800-248-2436
CAGE:83628

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SODIUM THIOSULFATE,PENTAHYDRATE
CAS:10102-17-7
RTECS #:WE6660000
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION:MAY IRRITATE MUCOUS MEMBRANES;
    INGESTION:MAY CAUSE DIARRHEA; EYES:MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL IRRITATION;
    SKIN:PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR ANY
    BREATHING PROBLEMS;INGESTION:GIVE SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER TO DRINK
    TO DILUTE IF LARGE AMOUNTS WERE SWALLOWED.GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION;SKIN:WA SH WITH SOAP & WATER.IF IRRITATION PERSISTS,GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION;EYES:FLUSH WITH RUNNING WATER.GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY,DRY CHEMICAL,CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
    PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL/LEAK.CLEAN-UP
    PERSONNEL MAY REQUIRE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FROM DUST,AND
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.SWEEP-UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR
    DISPOSAL.VACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING MA Y BE USED TO AVOID DISPERSAL.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CONTAINED.STORE IN A
    COOL,DRY,VENTILATED AREA.PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:OSHA/MSHA DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINERS.STORE IN
    COOL,DRY,VENTILATED AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:118F/48C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:212F/100C
Spec Gravity:1.69
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CRYSTALS,ODORLESS

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS,ACIDS,IODINE,MERCURY
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT/HIGH TEMPERATURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL
    FACILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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