ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC -- ALPHA-CHLORALOSE, 23120  -- 6810-00N057758
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALPHA-CHLORALOSE, 23120
MSDS Date:04/07/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N057758
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 W ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
Emergency Phone Num:800-231-8327
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

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

Ingred Name:CHLORALOSE, ALPHA-; (ALPHA-CHLORALOSE)
CAS:15879-93-3
RTECS #:FM9450000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 400 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:ACUTE:MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED,
    SWALLOWED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. TO THE
    BEST OF MFR'S KNOWLEDGE, THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL & TOXICOLOGICAL
    PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY INVE STIGATED. TARGET ORGAN
    DATA:BEHAVIORAL (SOMNOLENCE, TREMOR, EXCITEMENT, ATAXIA,
    ANALGESIA); CARDIAC (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:(OTHER CHANGES); LUNGS, THORAX OR
    RESPIRATION (RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION, TUMORS); BLOOD (TUMORS); SKIN
    & APPENDAGES (HAIR); TUMORIGENIC.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER
    WHILE REMOVING CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
    BEFORE REUS E. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
    INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL
    MD.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR
    APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA,
    RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD
    FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SPILL
    SITE AFTER MATERIA L PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. AVOID CONTACT
    W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
    HIGHLY TOXIC. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. TOXIC BY INHALATION, IN
    CONTACT W/SKIN & IF SWALLOWED. IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MEDICAL
    ADVICE (SHOW LABEL WHERE POSSIBLE).

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS 
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH. WEAR SUITABLE
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>360F,>182C
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS, STRONG BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
    HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL W/COMBUSTIBLE
    SOLVENT & BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AFTERBURNER &
    SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL LAWS.

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