J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO -- SODIUM CITRATE, DIHYDRATE  -- 6505-01-275-1299
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM CITRATE, DIHYDRATE
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6505
NIIN:01-275-1299
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-JTBAKER
Emergency Phone Num:(201) 859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTR)
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
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:SODIUM CITRATE
CAS:6132-04-3
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (RATS): 1548 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION- IRRITATION OF THE
    UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.  SKIN AND EYES- IRRITATION.  CHRONIC: NONE
    IDENTIFIED.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

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

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES WHILE LIFTING EYELIDS OPEN.  SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND
    PLENTY OF WATER.  INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.	INGESTION:
    CONTACT A PHYSIC IAN OR POISON CONTROL CENTER. IMMEDIATELY GIVE
    LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHERS SUITED TO SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR A NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING FIRES. USE
    WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY
    SWEEP UP AND REMOVE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN APPROPRIATE RESPIRATORY OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IN SUFFICIENT VOLUME AND
    PATTERN SO AS TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV'S.
Protective Gloves:PROPER GLOVES ARE RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING THIS
    MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (>10%)
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS, GRANULES OR POWDERS. ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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