FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV. -- ALUMINUM AMMONIUM SULFATE, A567500  -- 6810-00N026767
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALUMINUM AMMONIUM SULFATE, A567500
MSDS Date:08/30/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N026767
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE; (ALUMINUM AMMONIUM SULFATE) (AS
    AL)
CAS:7784-26-1
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:2 MG/M3 (NIOSH)
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3 SOL SALT
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 SOL SALT

Ingred Name:SUPP DATA:HOOD OPERATED IN CONTINUOUS-FLOW MODE. SCBA
    W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN PRESS-DEMAND/OTHER POS PRESS (ING 3)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 2:MODE. FOR FIREFIGHTING & OTHER IDLH CONDS:USE
    NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD:SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE & OPERATED IN PRESS (ING 4)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 3:-DEMAND/OTHER POS-PRESS MODE. SUPPLIED-AIR RESP
    W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN PRESS-DEMAND/OTHER POS-PRESS (ING 5)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 4:MODE IN COMBINATION W/AUXILIARY SCBA OPERATED IN
    PRESSURE-DEMAND/OTHER POSITIVE-PRESSURE MODE.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

=====================  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:IRRITANT. INHAL:MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION W/COUGHING, CHEST PAIN & DYSPNEA. SKIN:MAY CAUSE MILD
    IRRITATION. EYE:DIRECT CONTACT W/POWDER/CRYSTALS MAY CAUSE REDNESS
    OR IRRITATION. INGEST:MAY CAUSE BURN ING PAIN IN MOUTH & THROAT,
    VOMITING, WATERY/BLOODY DIARRHEA, ANOREXIA, TENESMUS, RETCHING,
    HEMOLYSIS, (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:HEMATURIA, ANURIA, LIVER DAMAGE &
    JAUNDICE, HYPOTENSION, COLLAPSE & CONVULSIONS.
    CHRONIC:SKIN:RPTD/PRLNGD CNTCT MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS. EYE:MAY CAUSE
    CONJUNCTIVITIS. INHAL/INGEST:NONE REPORTED	IN HUMANS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF BRTHG STOPPED, GIVE ARTF
    RESP. KEEP WARM & AT REST. GET MD IMMED. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMD CLTHG
    & SHOES IMMED. WASH AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP/MILD DETERGENT & LG AMTS
    OF WAT ER UNTIL NO EVID OF CHEM REMAINS (APPROX 15-20 MIN). GET MD
    IMMED. EYE:WASH IMMED W/LG AMTS OF WATER/NORMAL SALINE OCCSNLY
    LIFTING LIDS UNTIL NO EVID OF CHEM REMAINS (APPROX 15-20 MIN).
    (SUPP DATA)

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

Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH USING AGENT SUITABLE FOR TYPE OF
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . NO ACUTE HAZARD. MOVE CNTNR FROM FIRE AREA
    IF POSS. AVOID BRTHG VAPORS/DUSTS. KEEP UPWIND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
    HEAT OR FLAME.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE CONFINED SPACES. SWEEP UP, AVOIDING
    DISPERSION OF DUST & COLLECT IN SUITABLE CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD:DUST & MIST RESP W/FULL
    FACEPIECE. AIR-PURIFYING FULL FACEPIECE RESP W/HEPA FILTER. POWERED
    AIR-PURIFYING RESP W/TIGHT-FITTING FACEPIECE & HEPA FILTER. TYPE 
    C'SUPPLIED-AIR RESP  W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN (SUPP DATA)
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR PROCESS ENCLOSURE VENTILATION TO
    MEET PUBLISHED EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN W/IN IMMED WORK AREA. WEAR
    APPROP PROT (IMPERVIOUS) CLTHG & EQUIP TO PVNT RPTD/PRLNGD SKIN
    CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH:ACIDIC IN SOLUTION. FIRST AID PROC:GET MD IMMED. INGEST:REMOVE BY
    GASTRIC LAVAGE/EMESIS. MAINTAIN BLOOD PRESS & AIRWAY. GIVE O*2 IF
    RESP IS DEPRESSED. DO NOT PERFORM GASTRIC LAVAGE/EMESIS IF UNCON. 
    GET MD IMMED. NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE. RESP PROT:PRESS-DEMAND/OTHER
    POS PRESS MODE OR W/FULL FACEPIECE,HELMET OR (ING 2)

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

HCC:C3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:248F,120C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:202F,94C
Spec Gravity:1.6
pH:SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:15%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER OR CRYSTALS; ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALINE MATERIALS, METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID HEATING TO DECOMPOSITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY RELEASE
    TOXIC AND/OR HAZARDOUS GASES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS .

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