SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- 5,5'-DITHIO-BIS(2-NITROBENZOIC ACID), D8130 -- 6810-00N069758
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:5,5'-DITHIO-BIS(2-NITROBENZOIC ACID), D8130 MSDS Date:10/01/1994 FSC:6810 NIIN:00N069758 === Responsible Party === Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO Box:14508 City:ST LOUIS State:MO ZIP:63178 Country:US Info Phone Num:314-771-5765 Emergency Phone Num:516-467-3535 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:BENZOIC ACID, 3,3'-DITHIOBIS(6-NITRO-; (5,5'-DITHIO-BIS(2-NITROBENZOIC ACID)) CAS:69-78-3 RTECS #:DG9650000 Fraction by Wt: 100% OSHA PEL:N/K ACGIH TLV:N/K ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. 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 HARMFUL BY INHALATION, INGESTION OR SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. TO THE BEST OF MFR'S KNOWLEDGE , CHEM, PHYSICAL & TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THORO INVESTIGATED. ONLY SELECTED REGISTRY (EFTS OF OVEREXP) Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZS:OF TOXIC EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES (RTECS) DATA IS PRESENTED HERE. SEE ACTUAL ENTRY IN RTECS FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:EYES:IMMED FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR @ LST 15 MIN. SKIN:IMMED WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER. WASH CONTAM CLTHG BEFORE REUSE. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BR THG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYG. 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:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SP ILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE. Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. IRRITANT. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED. Protective Gloves:COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES. Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS . Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND DELUGE SHOWER . Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. Supplemental Safety and Health MP:>464F, >240C (DEC). ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SUPP DATA Appearance and Odor:YELLOW CRYSTALLINE SOLID. ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG BASES. Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, NITROGEN OXIDES, SULFUR OXIDES. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL WITH A COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT AND BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.