J T BAKER INC -- L057/L059/L058 DRIERITE, INDICATING (4 MESH)  -- 6810-00F030509
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:L057/L059/L058 DRIERITE, INDICATING (4 MESH)
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F030509
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
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:CALCIUM SULFATE
CAS:7778-18-9
RTECS #:WS6920000
Fraction by Wt: 96-98%
Other REC Limits:5 MG/CUM (DUST)
OSHA PEL:15 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:COBALT CHLORIDE, 6-HYDRATE (SUSPECTED ANIMAL CARCINOGEN,
    GROUP 2B BY IARC)
CAS:7791-13-1
RTECS #:GG0200000
Fraction by Wt: 2-4%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 766 MG/KG (SEE SUPP)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: HARMFUL, IRRITATION TO
    UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION: FATAL, DAMAGE TO KIDNEYS,
    LUNGS, THYROID. EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. POISON DANGER
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION: NAUSEA, VOMITING, HEADACHE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISEASE, SKIN
    DISORDERS

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

First Aid:INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. INDUCE
    VOMITING. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NECESSARY, GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION OR OXYGEN. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY
    OF WATER F OR AT LEAST 15 MINS, WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING/SHOES. WASH BEFORE REUSE. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY
    OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
    CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & SCBA W/FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. W/CLEAN
    SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER & COVER;
    REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA W/WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN SECURE POISON AREA.
Other Precautions:DON'T GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, OR ON CLOTHING. DON'T
    BREATHE DUST. USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV, A
    DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. IF CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS
    CAPACITY OF RESPIRATOR, A SCBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS. VENT
    HOOD.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, APRON, LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
LD50 IS FOR COBALT CHLORIDE, 6-HYDRATE.

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

Spec Gravity:1.87
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:BLUE CRYSTALS, SOLID, ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, ALUMINUM, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:AIR, MOISTURE, DUSTING
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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