J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO -- TANNIC ACID, 0380, 0377,  -- 6810-00D002745
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:TANNIC ACID, 0380, 0377,
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D002745
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:TANNIC ACID
CAS:1401-55-4
RTECS #:LW7800000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TANNIC ACID IS IRRITATING TO BODY
    TISSUES ESPECIALLY THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES.  CHRONIC EXPOSURE MAY
    PRODUCE LIVER DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SOME ANIMAL STUDIES HAVE INDICATED THAT
    TANNIC ACID MAY BE CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE: IRRITATION  SKIN: IRRITATION INHALED:
    UPPER RESPIRATORY IRRITATION  INGESTED: G/I IRRITATION.  CHRONIC
    OVER EXPOSURE MAY DAMAGE THE LIVER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE GIVEN BY MANUFACTURER
    (SUPPLIER).

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

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN, HOLD LIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP
    & WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE.
    INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE BREATHING IF NECESSARY.
    INGESTED:DO N OT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 2 LARGE GLASSES OF MILK OR
    WATER AND GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE. DOCTOR TO ORDER VOMITING.
    NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS OR IS
    SEVERE,SEE A DOCTOR.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:388F,198C
Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH FIRE WITH MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SOURCE
    OF FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DECOMPOSES AT MELTING POINT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USING ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, SCOOP OR
    SHOVEL INTO CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL.  AVOID CAUSING OR BREATHING
    DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY AREA.  KEEP CLOSED
    AND AVOID EXPOSURE TO LIGHT.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATOR WILL NOT NORMALLY BE NECESSARY.  USE
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR RESPIRATOR FOR DUST
    IF EXPOSURE IS ABOVE THE TLV/PEL. SEE 29 CFR 1910.134 FOR
    REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO R ESPIRATOR USE.
Ventilation:NORMAL ROOM VENTILATION IS SUFFICIENT.  SUPPLEMENT WITH
    LOCAL EXHAUST IF PEL/TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER,VINYL OR OTHER IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR DUST GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER,LAB COAT,
    HOOD IF OPERATION IS DUSTY.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICE. AVOID
    UNNECESSARY CONTACT. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS OBTAINED THROUGH CCINFO.

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

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELAVENT
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:410F,210C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:410F,210C
Spec Gravity:POWDER
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT YELLOW POWDER, FAINT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METALLIC SALTS, STRONG OXIDIZERS, IRON AND HEAVY METALS, STRONG BASES,
    ALBUMIN, GELATIN, STARCH.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AIR, LIGHT, DUSTING (FORMATION OF DUST
    SUSPENSIONS IN AIR)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.  MANUFACTURER MAKES NO SUGGESTIONS AS TO METHOD OF
    DISPOSAL.

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