MALLINCKRODT INC,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- IRON REDUCED  -- 6810-00N010385
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:IRON REDUCED
MSDS Date:09/24/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N010385
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:IRON REDUCED (IRON FILINGS,IRON SHAVINGS,IRON POWDERED).
CAS:7439-89-6
RTECS #:NO4565500
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF
    OVEREXPOSURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:NO ADVERSE EFFECTS EXPECTED BUT DUST MAY
    CAUSE MECHANICAL IRRITATION.SKIN:NO ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS
    EXPECTED.INGESTION:EXTREMELY LARGE DOSES MAY PRODUCE GI
    DISTURBANCES.INHALATION:GRANULES OR SHA VINGS ARE NOT EXPECTED TO
    HAVE ADVERSE EFFECTS.EXCESSIVE INHALATION OF DUST MAY BE IRRITATING
    TO THE RESPIRATORY TRACT.

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

First Aid:EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
    15 MINUTES.CALL A PHYSICIAN.SKIN:WASH EXPOSED AREA WITH SOAP AND
    WATER.GET MEDICAL ADVICE IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS.INGESTION:NOT
    EXPECTED TO  REQUIRE FIRST AID MEASURES.INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR ANY BREATHING DIFFICULTY.

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

Flash Point:N/K 
Lower Limits:N/K 
Upper Limits:N/K 
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL ONLY.DO NOT USE WATER.DO NOT USE
    CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:POWDERED FORM IS MOD FIRE HAZ WHEN
    EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME.MINIMUM IGNIT TEMP OF POWDERED IRON IS
    240C,464F.DUST IS MODERATE EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN (SEE SUPP)

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP,SCOOP OR PICK UP SPILLED
    MATERIAL.PACKAGE UNRECLAIMABLE MATERIAL FOR DISPOSAL IN A
    RCRA-APPROVED WASTE FACILITY.
Neutralizing Agent:N/K 

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED
    CONTAINER.PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.STORE IN A COOL,DRY,VENT
    AREA AWAY FROM HEAT,FLAME,MOISTURE & INCOMPATIBILITIES.
Other Precautions:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING WITH
    THIS MATERIAL.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL AND GENERAL VENTILATION NECESSARY TO KEEP AIR
    CONCENTRATION BELOW LEVEL OF CONCERN .
Protective Gloves:WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR PROTECTIVE APRON OR COVERALLS.
Work Hygienic Practices:N/K 
Supplemental Safety and Health
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME.HAZARDOUS
    DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:REACTION WITH WATER CAN PRODUCE FLAMMABLE
    HYDROGEN GAS.IRON OXIDE FUME MAY BE FORMED IN WELDING OPERATIONS.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:3000C,5432F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1535C,2795F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K 
Spec Gravity:7.88 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS METAL GRANULES OR SHAVINGS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.WATER (INCLUDING HUMID
    ATMOSPHERES),HALOGENS,ACIDS,HYDROGEN PEROXIDE,NITROGEN DIOXIDE,AND
    POLYSTYRENE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS OF USE
    AND STORAGE.MAY AIR-OXIDIZE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:REACTION WITH WATER CAN PRODUCE
    HYDROGEN.IRON OXIDE FUME MAY BE FORMED IN WELDING OPERATIONS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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