ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC -- POTASSIUM FERRICYANIDE, 99%  -- 6810-00-957-7935
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM FERRICYANIDE, 99%
MSDS Date:12/11/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-957-7935
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
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:FERRATE(3-), HEXACYANO-, TRIPOTASSIUM; (POTASSIUM
    FERRICYANIDE)
CAS:13746-66-2
RTECS #:LJ8225000
Fraction by Wt: 99%+
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:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION OR SKIN ABSORPTION. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. TO THE BEST OF
    MANUFACTURER'S KNOWLEDGE, THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL AND TOXICOLOGICAL
    PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY  INVESTIGATED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER
    FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND
    COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
    BREATHIN G GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
    GIVE OXYGEN. INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON
    IS CONSCIOUS. CALL MD. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.

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

Extinguishing Media:NONCOMBUSTIBLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE
    TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND 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 & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE
    IN A BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE
    AREA AND WASH SPIL L SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:HARMFUL SOLID. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    LIGHT SENSITIVE. AVOID CONTACT WITH ACID. STORE IN A COOL, DRY
    PLACE.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN
    AND CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IN NONVENTILATED
    AREAS AND/OR FOR EXPOSURE ABOVE THE ACGIH TLV.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WASTE DISP METH: SOLIDS FOR BURIAL IN CHEM LANDFILL. PRECIPITATE ANY
    HEAVY METALS BY ADDN OF SULFIDE & ISOLATE FOR BURIAL. ADDNL
    EQUIVALENTS OF HYPOCHLORITE MAY BE NEEDED IF METAL CAN BE OXIDIZED
    TO H IGHER VALENCE STATE. FOR METAL CARBONYLS, RXN SHOULD BE
    CARRIED OUT UNDER NITROGEN. OBSERVE ALL FED, STATE & LOC REGS.

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

Spec Gravity:1.890
Appearance and Odor:ORANGE CRYSTALS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MAY DISCOLOR ON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
    NITROGEN OXIDES, HYDROGEN CYANIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:TREAT A DILUTE BASIC SOLN (PH 10-11) OF MATL
    W/50% EXCESS OF COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY BLEACH. CTL TEMP BY ADDN RATE OF
    BLEACH & ADJUST PH IF NEC. LET STAND OVERNIGHT. CAUTIOUSLY ADJUST
    SOLN TO PH 7. VIGOROU S EVOLUTION OF GAS MAY OCCUR. FILTER ANY
    (SUPDAT)

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