SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- R6504 RPMI 1640 MEDIUM  -- 6640-00F044640
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:R6504 RPMI 1640 MEDIUM
MSDS Date:08/15/1995
FSC:6640
NIIN:00F044640
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:SAINT LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

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

Ingred Name:RPMI 1640 MEDIUM

=====================  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:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION/SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES EYE & SKIN IRRITATION. MATERIAL
    IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY
    AFFECT THE BLOOD & CENTRAL NERVOUS SYST EM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION

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

First Aid:INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS. SKIN: FLUSH
    W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. EYES: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN
    MEDICAL  ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, APPROPRIATE
    FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN
    A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA
    & WASH SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,
    GLOVES & EYE/FACE PROTECTION.
Other Precautions:PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
    BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, NITROGEN OXIDES, SULFUR
    OXIDES, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE/MIX THE MATERIAL W/A COMBUSTIBLE
    SOLVENT & BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER
    & SCRUBBER IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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