MALLINCKRODT -- POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE 0.1  -- 6810-00N044370
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE 0.1
MSDS Date:11/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N044370
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT
Address:PARIS
Box:800
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40362
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-539-1600
Emergency Phone Num:314-539-1600
CAGE:ZA916
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT MEDICAL, INC
Address:2703 WAGNER PLACE
Box:M
City:MARYLAND HEIGHTS
State:MO
ZIP:63043
Country:US
Phone:314-770-7800
CAGE:ZA916
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:PERMANGANIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT; (POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE
    0.1 NORMAL VOLUMETRIC SOLUTION)  (SARA III)
CAS:7722-64-7
RTECS #:SD6475000
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3 (MN) CEILING
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 (MN)
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT): 1090 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:INHALATION:NO ADVERSE EFFECTS EXPECTED
    BY INHALATION. MISTS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY TRACT.
    INGESTION:IRRITATING TO GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. CAN CAUSE NAUSEA,
    VOMITING & DIARRHEA. SKIN:CAN B E IRRITATING TO SKIN.
    EYES:IRRITATING TO EYE TISSUES. CHRONIC:PROLONGED EXPOSURE CAN
    CAUSE DERMATITIS (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HEALTH HAZARDS:& DEFATTING. CHRONIC MANGANESE
    POISONING CAN OCCUR AFTER INGESTION OF LARGE AMOUNTS. AFFECTS THE
    NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    DISORDERS MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THESE SOLUTIONS.

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MED ATTN FOR ANY BREATHING
    DIFFICULTY. INGEST:INDUCE VOMITING IMMED BY GIVING TWO GLASSES OF
    WATER, OR MILK IF AVAILABLE & STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT. CALL MD
    IMMED. NE VER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
    SKIN:WASH EXPOSED AREA W/SOAP & WATER. GET MEDICAL ADVICE IF
    IRRITATION DEVELOPS. EYES:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MIN. CALL MD.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE FIRE HAZ. THIS
    OXIDIZING MATL CAN INCR FLAMM OF ADJACENT COMBUST MATLS. CNTCT
    W/OXIDIZABLE SUBSTANCES MAY CAUSE EXTREMELY VIOLENT COMBUST.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. CLEAN-UP
    PERSONNEL MAY REQUIRE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. ABSORB LIQUID SPILLS
    WITH A DRY ABSORBENT.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CNTNR.
    PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DMG. STORE IN COOL, DRY, VENT AREA AWAY FROM
    SOURCES OF HEAT, MOISTURE & INCOMPATIBILITIES.
Other Precautions:PROTECT FROM FREEZING. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR
    ON CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
    FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:IN GENERAL, DILUTION VENT IS SATISFACTORY HLTH HAZ CONTROL
    FOR THIS SUBSTANCE. HOWEVER, IF CNDTNS OF USE CREATE (SUPDAT)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL SAFETY (SUP DATA)
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, APRON OR COVERALLS. MAINTAIN EYE
    WASH FOUNTAIN & QUICK-DRENCH FACILITIES IN WORK AREA.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE & WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING PROMPTLY.
    WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VENT:DISCOMFORT TO THE WORKER, A LOCAL EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOULD BE
    CONSIDERED.  EYE PROT: GOGGLES . CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN
    WHEN WORKING WITH THIS MATERIAL.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:215F,102C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:29.0F,-1.7C
Spec Gravity:1.0-1.6
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:PURPLE SOLUTIONS; ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCING AGENTS, FLAMMABLES, REACTIVE ORGANIC MATERIALS, METALS,
    SULFURIC ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS OF USE &
    STORAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF MANGANESE AND POTASSIUM AT
    HIGH TEMPERATURES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTAINERIZE UNUSABLE MATERIAL FOR DISPOSAL IN
    AN APPROVED WASTE FACILITY. REPORTABLE QUANTITY (CWA/CERCLA):1 LB
    FOR MANGANESE COMPOUNDS; 100 LBS FOR POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE. ENSURE
    COMPLIANCE WITH LOC AL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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