FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO;CHEMICAL MFG DIV -- POTASSIUM CHLORIDE SOLUTIONS;SO-P-138  -- 6810-01-190-2727
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM CHLORIDE SOLUTIONS;SO-P-138
MSDS Date:02/27/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-190-2727
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO;CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1-REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (26.0-28.5%)
CAS:7447-40-7
RTECS #:TS8050000
Fraction by Wt: 26.0-28%

Ingred Name:SILVER CHLORIDE (AS NUISANCE DUST)
CAS:7783-90-6
RTECS #:VW3563000
Fraction by Wt: 0.0-0.1%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TOTAL DUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST;8990

Ingred Name:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE  (HYDROCHLORIC ACID)  (SARA III)
CAS:7647-01-0
RTECS #:MW4025000
Fraction by Wt: 0.0-.02%
OSHA PEL:C 5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 5 PPM; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 71.5-74%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL MOUSE 2500 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:UNKNOWN  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:NO DATA AVAILABLE IN CASE OF
    INHALATION OR SKIN CONTACT;MAY CAUSE EYES AND IN CASE INGESTION MAY
    CAUSE G.I. TRACT IRRITATION,NAUSEA,VOMITING,ABDOMINAL PAIN AND
    DIARRHEA. CHRONIC:SKIN RASHES POSS IBLE (AGCL & HCL IS NEGLIGIBLE
    AMOUNT AS IMPURITIES;NO HEALTH EFFECTS ARE EXPECTED).
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALT HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE NOTED.

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

First Aid:INHALATION:NO PROBLEM IS ANTICIPATED;REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IF
    NEEDED. EYES:WASH THOROUGHLY WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR ABOUT 15
    MINUTES;CONSULT A PHYSICIAN. SKIN:WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER.
    INGESTION:GIVE L ARGE AMOUNT OF WATER;DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING;GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,CO*2,HALON,WATER SPRAY.FOAM FOR NORMAL
    FIRE IF APPLICABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
    AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED;AVOID BREATHING HAZARDOUS
    VAPORS,KEEP UPWIND.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;SOAK UP SPILL
    WITH VERMICULITE AND PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR PROPER
    DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AREA;DO NOT TAKE
    INTERNALLY.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED;PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION.
Ventilation:GENERAL DILUTE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:APRON;EYE-WASH FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
    VAPORS/MIST;DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F/100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:14F/-10C
Vapor Pres:14 MMHG
Vapor Density:0.7 (WATER
Spec Gravity:1.2
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:>1 (ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID CONTAINING CRYSTALS OF POTASSIUM
    CHLORIDE.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
TRIFLUOROBROMIDE,SULFURIC ACID,POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:POSSIBLE HCL.

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

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

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