POLYSCIENCES,INC. -- SULFANILIC ACID  -- 6810-00-222-2633
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SULFANILIC ACID
MSDS Date:07/23/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-222-2633
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:POLYSCIENCES,INC.
Address:400 VALLEY ROAD
City:WARRINGTON
State:PA
ZIP:18976
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-343-6484
Emergency Phone Num:215-343-6484
CAGE:32939
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:POLYSCIENCES INC
Address:400 VALLEY RD
Box:City:WARRINGTON
State:PA
ZIP:18976
Country:US
Phone:215-343-6484
CAGE:32939

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

Ingred Name:SULFANILIC ACID
CAS:121-57-3
RTECS #:WP3895500
Fraction by Wt: 100%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE AND CHRONIC - THIS CHEMICAL IS
    AN IRRITANT. IT MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED, SWALLOWED OR ABSORBED BY
    THE SKIN.
Effects of Overexposure:THIS CHEMICAL IS AN IRRITANT. IT MAY BE HARMFUL
    IF INHALED, SWALLOWED OR ABSORBED BY THE SKIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT ESTABLISHED.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYE/SKIN: FLUSH
    WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. INHALED: REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR & PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. ORAL: DRINK 1 OR 2
    GLASSES OF WATE R. CALL PHYSICIAN.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, FOAM/DRY CHEMICAL. WATER SPRAY
    MAY BE USED TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL & FLUSH SPILLS
    AWAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
    NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
    USE WATER SPRAY TO DISPERSE VAPOR.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP,
    PLACE IN BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST.
    VENTILATE AREA & WASH SPILL SITE  AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS
    COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:WEAK BASE (SODA-ASH)

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE- STORE AT 4C. KEEP CONTAINER
    TIGHTLY CLOSED. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT RAISE DUST. DO
    NOT BREATHE DUST OR FUMES.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING, DRINKING OR
    SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:550F,288C
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO GRAY SOLID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEATING TO DECOMPOSITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
    DIOXIDE AND NITROGEN OXIDES
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HIGH TEMPERATURES, FREE RADICAL
    SOURCES

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

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

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