J.T. BAKER INC. -- SODIUM ACETATE, ANHYDROUS, 3471  -- 6810-00N091131
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM ACETATE, ANHYDROUS, 3471
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N091131
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T. BAKER INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:S2670-05
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:HO785
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T. BAKER INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:202-483-7616
CAGE:HO785

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

Ingred Name:ACETIC ACID, SODIUM SALT;  (SODIUM ACETATE, ANHYDROUS) 
    LD50: (ORAL, RAT) 3530 MG/KG
CAS:127-09-3
RTECS #:AJ4300010
Minumum % Wt:90.
Maxumum % Wt:100.

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENT
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITATION OF UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN CONTACT: IRRITATION. EYE CONTACT:
    IRRITATION. SKIN ABSORPTION: NONE IDENTIFIED. INGESTION:
    GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION. CHRONIC EFFECTS: NONE ID ENTIFIED.
    TARGET ORGANS: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, LUNGS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:INGESTION: IF SWALLOWED AND THE PERSON IS CONSCIOUS,
    IMMEDIATELY GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    INHALATION: IF A PERSON BREATHES IN LARGE AMOUNTS, MOVE THE EXPOSED
    PERSON TO FRESH  AIR. SKIN CONTACT: IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY
    WASH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF SOAP AND WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
    EYE CONTACT: IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY
    OF WATER FOR AT  LEAST 15 MINUTES.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED. TOXIC GASES PRODUCED:
    CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE. EXPLOSION DATA - SENSITIVITY TO
    MECHANICAL IMPACTOR TO STATIC DISCHARGE: NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

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

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:SAF-T-DATA- STORAGE COLOR CODE: ORANGE
    (GENERAL STORAGE). KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. SUITABLE FOR ANY
    GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:MATERIAL IS HYGROSCOPIC. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. DURING
    USE AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
    HANDLING. WHEN NOT IN USE KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
    APPROPRIATE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
    FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . LAB COAT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BAKER SAF-T-DATA * SYSTEM  HEALTH 1 SLIGHT, FLAMMABILITY 0 NONE, 
    REACTIVITY 0 NONE, CONTACT 1 SLIGHT.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:=324.C, 615.2F
M.P/F.P Text:@ 760 MM HG
Spec Gravity:1.53 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (>10%)
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS; ODORLESS.  SOLID.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0 (21C)

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, FLUORINE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE, HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:TOXICITY OF COMPONENTS: SUBCUTANEOUS MOUSE
    LD50 FOR SODIUM ACETATE, ANHYDROUS: 8000 MG/KG. SUBCAVENOUS MOUSE
    LD50 FOR SODIUM ACETATE, ANHYDROUS: 335 MG/KG. CARCINOGENICITY:
    NTP: NO; IARC: NO; Z LIST:	NO; OSHA REG: NO. CARCINOGENICITY: NONE
    IDENTIFIED. REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

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

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:DOMESTIC (DOT) - PROPER SHIPPING NAME: CHEMICALS,
    N.O.S. (NON-REGULATED). INTERNATIONAL (I.M.O.) - PROPER SHIPPING
    NAME: CHEMICALS, N.O.S. (NON-REGULATED) MARINE POLLUTANTS: NO. AIR
    (I.C.A.O.) - PROPE R SHIPPING NAME: CHEMICALS, N.O.S.
    (NON-REGULATED). U.S. CUSTOMS HARMONIZATION NUMBER: 29152200004.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:SARA/TITLE III HAZARD CATEGORIES AND LISTS -
    ACUTE: YES; CHRONIC: YES; FLAMMABILITY: NO; PRESSURE: NO;
    REACTIVITY: NO. EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE: NO; CERCLA HAZARDOUS
    SUBSTANCE: NO; SARA 313 TOXIC  CHEMICALS: NO; TSCA INVENTORY: YES.

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