FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV. -- SODIUM BISMUTHATE  -- 6810-00-234-8368
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM BISMUTHATE
MSDS Date:05/18/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-234-8368
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM BISMUTHATE.
CAS:12232-99-4
RTECS #:VZ1750000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED BY M.

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50:720 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-MAY BE MILDLY IRRITATING TO
    EYES, SKIN AND PULMONARY TRACT. INGESTION OF SOME BISMUTH SALTS MAY
    CAUSE FOUL BREATH, STOMATITIS AND GINGIVITIS. CHRONIC-BLACK LINE ON
    GEMS, ENCEPHALOPATHY.
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION:ABDOMINAL PAIN, NAUSEA & VOMITING.
    LG.DOSES MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DIARRHEA & DEATH. SKIN/EYE:MILD
    IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:IMPAIRED KIDNEY FUNCTION.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GET MED ATTENTION FOR
    BREATHING DIFFICULTY. INGESTION: GIVE 2 TO 4 GLASSES OF WATER AND
    INDUCE VOMITNIG BY TOUCHING FINGER DOWN THROAT, CALL A PHYSICIAN
    IMMEDIATELY. E YE:FLUSH WITH WATER UNTIL MATERIAL IS WASHED OUT OF
    EYES, CONSULT PHYSICIAN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & NIOSH-
    APPROVED SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE PRESSURE DEMAND OR
    OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE FIRE HAZ. NOT
    CONCERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENT AREA OF SPILL, CLEAN UP PERSONNEL MAY
    REQUIRE RESP PROT FROM DUST. VACUUM UP OR SWEEP & CONTAINERIZE FOR
    RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL. AVOID DUST DISPERSAL. DO NOT FLUSH WITH
    WATER.

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

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

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. USE NIOSH APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF TLV IS EXCEEDED OR WHEN
    SPRAYING OR USING IN CONFINED SPACES.
Ventilation:LOCAL OR GENERAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:MAINTAIN EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & QUICK-DRENCH
    FACILITIES IN WORK AREA.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW OR BROWNISH YELLOW POWDER SOMEWHAT
    HYGROSCOPIC, ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:SLOWLY DECOMPOSES ON KEEPING;
    DECOMPOSITION ACCELERATED BY MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS FUMES OF BISMUTH & SODIUM OXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DELIVERED TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. ENSURE COMPLIANCE
    W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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