STAUFFER CHEMICAL CO. -- ALUMINUM SULFATE,HYDRATE  -- 6810-00-281-7455
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALUMINUM SULFATE,HYDRATE
MSDS Date:05/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-7455
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:STAUFFER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:NYALA FARMS RD
City:WESTPORT
State:CT
ZIP:06880-6240
Country:US
Info Phone Num:203-222-3000
Emergency Phone Num:203-226-6602
CAGE:DO667
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AKZO NOBEL CHEMICALS INC
Address:300 S. RIVERSIDE PLAZA
Box:City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60606-6613
Country:US
Phone:312-906-7500 TECH: 800-828-792
CAGE:97854
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:STAUFFER CHEMICAL COMAPNY
City:WESTPORT
State:CT
ZIP:06881
Phone:(203) 226-6602
CAGE:DO667
Company Name:YANCY MINERALS INCORPORATED
CAGE:95652

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

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM SULFATE  (SARA III)
CAS:10043-01-3
RTECS #:BD1700000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:RAT 2000-5000 MG/KG;DERMAL:>5000MG/KG,RA
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MAY IRRITATE EYES AND SKIN OR
    RESPIRATORY TRACT.	CHRONIC:NO DATA AVAILABLE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
    WORSEN.

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H*2O EYES:FLUSH W. H*2O. INGESTED:GIVE 2
    GLASSES H*2O; INDUCE VOMITING.CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALE:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED  CLOTHING. IF UNCONS DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING BY MOUTH.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICALS, OR CARBON DIOXIDE
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE H*20 TO COOL EXPD CONTRS. USE SCBA & FULL
    PROT.CLTHG.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ABOVE 1202F,IT DECOMPOSES TO AL*2O*3,&
    SO*3; SO*3 SUPPORTS COMBUSTION & REACTS W/WATER TO GIVE H2SO4

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

Spill Release Procedures:MAKE SURE ALL PERSONS INVOLVED CLEAN-UP WEAR
    DUST RESPIRATOR,PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & SAFETY GLASSES;SWEEP UP
    SPILLS BUT DO NOT CREATE DUST.PLACE SWEEPINGS IN WASTE CONTAINER
    FOR DISPOSAL.COVER AREA W/DE TERGENT & WATER.LET STAY 1-2 HR THEN
    FLUSH W/WATER

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATD
    AREA AWAY FROM SOURCE OF IGNITION & FLAMMABLE MATL.STORE AWAY FM
    FOODSTUFF.PREVENT DAMAGE TO OR LEAKAGE FM CONTNR.
Other Precautions:KEEP DRY.WHEN WET OR IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION,IT BEHAVES
    LIKE A WEAK H*2SO*4 SOLUTION WHICH WILL BE CORR TO
    STEEL,ALUMINUM,ZINC,ETC.; AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN & EYES.AVOID
    BREATHING OF DUST.

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

Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:PLASTIC,RUBBER
Eye Protection:CLEAR GOGGLES OR FACE SHL
Other Protective Equipment:BRIMMED HAT & SLICKER SUIT IF DESIRED
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATED:5/85;SPEC REFERENCE:O-A-429D,TYPE I,CLASS 2.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NR
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:190F/88C
Spec Gravity:NR
pH:3.5
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO TAN-COLORED GROUND CRYSTALS/POWDER.ODRLSS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT KNOWN
Stability Condition to Avoid:WILL ABSORB MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ABOVE 1202F,DECOMPOSES TO ALUMINUM
    OXIDE & SULFUR TRIOXIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
    DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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