FISHER SCIENTIFIC -- MANGANESE SULFATE SOLUTION, SO-M-20 -- 6850-00N022024 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MANGANESE SULFATE SOLUTION, SO-M-20
MSDS Date:04/20/1992
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N022024
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num: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:FIRST AID PROC:CHEM BURNS, COVER AREA W/STERILE, DRY
    DRESSING. BANDAGE SECURELY, BUT NOT TOO TIGHTLY. GET MED (ING 18)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 17:ATTN IMMED. EYE:WASH IMMED W/LRG AMTS OF H*2O, OCCAS
    LIFTING UPPER & LOWER LIDS, UNTIL NO EVID OF CHEM (ING 19)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 18:REMAINS (AT LEAST 15-20 MIN). CONTINUE IRRIGATING
    W/NORM SALINE UNTIL PH HAS RETURNED TO NORM (30-60 (ING 20)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 19:MIN). COVER W/STERILE BANDAGES. GET MED ATTN IMMED.
    INGEST:DO NOT USE GASTRIC LAVAGE/EMESIS. DILUTE ACID (ING 21)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 20:IMMED BY DRINKING LRG QTIES OF H*2O OR MILK. IF
    VOMIT PERSIST, ADMINISTER FLUIDS REPEATEDLY. INGESTED (ING 22)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 21:ACID MUST BE DILUTED APPROX 100 FOLD TO RENDER IT
    HARMLESS TO TISSUE. MAINTAIN AIRWAY & TREAT SHOCK. (ING 23)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 22:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. IF VOMITING
    OCCURS, KEEP HEAD BELOW HIPS TO HELP PREVENT ASPIRATIONS.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:SPILL PROC:LARGER SPILLS-DIKE FAR AHEAD OF SPILL FOR LATER
    DISPOSAL. ISOLATE HAZARD AREA AND DENY ENTRY.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:RESP PROC:IN CONTINUOUS-FLOW MODE. ANY SCBA WITH A FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN PRESSURE-DEMAND/OTHER POSITIVE PRESS MODE.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 15:DISTURBS SIMULATE PARKINSON'S DISEASE. FOR MORE
    DETAILED HLTH HAZ INFO CONTACT NEHC .
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 66.0%

Ingred Name:EFTS OF OVEREXP:W/POSS DMG TO LUNG TISS. SKIN:MAY CAUSE SEV
    SECOND & THIRD DEGREE SKIN BURNS W/NECROSIS DUE TO (ING 5)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 4:ITS AFFINITY FOR H*2O & SUBSEQUENT SEV DEHYDRATING
    ACTION. POSS CHARRING MAY OCCUR LEADING TO SHOCK & (ING 6)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 5:COLLAPSE DEPENDING ON AMT OF TISS INVOLVED. DILUTE
    SOLS MAY CAUSE IRRIT. EYE:VAP MAY CAUSE A BURNING OR (ING 7)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 6:STINGING SENSATION W/LACRIMATION, BLURRED VISION &
    CONJ CONGESTION. SPLASHES MAY PRODUCE DEEP CORNEAL (ING 8)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 7:ULCERATION, KERATO-CONJUNCTIVITIS & PALPEBRAL LESIONS
    W/SEV SEQUELAE. IRREPARABLE CORNEAL DMG & BLINDNESS (ING 9)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 8:AS WELL AS SCARRING OF EYELIDS MAY OCCUR. DILUTE ACID
    MAY PRODUCE MORE TRANSIENT EFTS FROM WHICH RECOVERY (ING 10)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 9:MAY BE COMPLETE. INGEST:MAY CAUSE BURNING PAIN IN
    MOUTH, THROAT EXOPHAGUS & ABDOMEN, SOUR TASTE & NAUSEA (ING 11)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 10:FOLLOWED BY VOMIT & DIARRHEA OF CHARRED BLACK
    STOMACH CONTENTS. THIRST, DIFFICULT SWALLOWING, ACIDEMIA, (ING 12)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 11:STOMATITIS, RAPID & WEAK PULSE, SHALLOW BRTHG, SHOCK
    & POSS CONVL & DEATH MAY OCCUR. CHRONIC:MANGANESE: (ING 13)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 12:RPTD EXPOS FROM 3 MONTHS TO 2 YRS MAY PRDCE CHRONIC
    MANGANESE POISONING W/SYMPS OF APATHY, ANOREXIA, (ING 14)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 13:HDCH, SPASMS, WEAK OF LEGS, & IRRITABILITY. AS
    DISEASE PROGRESS INTO INTERMEDIATE PHASE, PHYCHOSIS (ING 15)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 14:DEVELOPS W/VISUAL HALLUCINATIONS, DOUBLE VISION,
    MENTAL CONFUSN, & EUPHORIA. IN LAST STAGE NEUROLOGICAL (ING 16)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:SULFURIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7664-93-9
RTECS #:WS5600000
Fraction by Wt: 1.0%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3/3 STEL; 9495
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:MANGANESE SULFATE
CAS:7785-87-7
RTECS #:OP1050000
Fraction by Wt: 33.0%
OSHA PEL:CL, 5.0 MG/M3 (MN)
ACGIH TLV:5.0 MG/M3 (MN)

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT): 2140 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MANGANESE SULFATE: INHAL:10,000 PPM
    IMMED DANGEROUS TO LIFE/HLTH. DUST MAY CAUSE IRRIT OF MUCS MEMB
    W/COUGHING & SHORTNESS OF BRTH. MAY BE ABSORBED INTO BLOOD STREAM &
    DEPOSITED INTO LIVER, SPLEEN, BR AIN & OTHER ORGANS WHERE IT
    ACCUMS. SKIN CNTCT:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. EYE CONTACT:MAY CAUSE
    REDNESS & (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:IRRIT. INGEST:MAY CAUSE GI DISTURB
    W/ABDOM PAIN & NAUS. SULFURIC ACID:INHAL:80 MG/M3 IMMED DANGEROUS
    TO LIFE/HLTH. MISTS MAY CAUSE MUC MEMB IRRIT. LOW CONCS, MAY CAUSE
    INCR PULM AIR FLOW RESI STANCE & SUBSEQUENT SHALLOW & MORE RAPID
    BRTHG. HOT CONCENTRATED MISTS MAY CAUSE RAPID LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS
    (ING 4)
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. MAINTAIN AIRWAY & BLOOD PRESS & ADMINISTER OXYGEN IF AVAIL.
    KEEP WARM & AT REST. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY. ADMIN OF
    OXYGE N SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERS. GET MED ATTN IMMED.
    SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMD CLTHG & SHOES IMMED. WASH AREA W/SOAP & H*2O
    UNTIL NO EVID OF CHEM REMAINS (AT LEAST 15-20 MIN). IN CASE OF (ING
    17)

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY OR
    REGULAR FOAM. FOR LARGER FIRES, USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR REGULAR
    FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP . MOVE
    CNTNR FROM AREA IF CAN W/OUT RISK. APPLY COOLING WATER TO SIDES OF
    CNTNRS THAT EXPOSED TO FLAMES (SUPDAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
    HEAT OR FLAME.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED MATL. STOP LEAK IF CAN
    W/OUT RISK. SMALL SPILLS-TAKE UP W/OTHER ABSORBENT MATL & PLACE
    INTO CNTNRS FOR LATER DISP. SMALL DRY SPILLS-W/CLEAN SHOVEL PLACE
    MATL INTO CLEAN, DRY CNTNR S & COVER. MOVE CNTNRS FROM SPILL
    AREA.(ING 24)
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:RESPS MUST BE NIOSH APPRVD. ANY CHEM CARTRIDGE
    RESP W/ACID GAS CARTRIDGE(S) & W/FULL FACEPIECE. ANY TYPE 'C'
    SUPPLIED-AIR RESP W/FULL FACEPECE OPERATED IN PRESS-DEMAND/OTHER
    POS PRESS MODE/WITH FULL F ACEPIECE, HELMET/HOOD OPERATED (ING 25)
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION AND/OR GENERAL DILUTION
    VENTILATION TO MEET PUBLISHED EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EMER EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
    APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT SKIN
    CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC:UNTIL WELL AFTER FIRE IS OUT. STAY AWAY FROM ENDS OF
    TANKS. DO NOT USE H*2O DIRECTLY ON MATL. USE WATER SPRAY/FOG IN
    FLOODING AMTS TO COOL CNTNRS FROM AS FAR A DISTANCE AS POSS. KEEP U
    PWIND. CNDTNS (STAB):COMBUST (WOOD, PAPER, OIL, ETC.).

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

Vapor Pres:14 @ 20C
Vapor Density:0.7 (H*2O)
Spec Gravity:1.27
pH:0.60
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1 (ETHER = 1)
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR PINK LIQUID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETALDEHYDE, BASES, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, METALS, ORGANICS. FOR
    DETAILED LIST OF MATLS TO AVOID CONT NEHC .
Stability Condition to Avoid:MAY BURN BUT DOES NOT IGNITE READILY.
    FLAMMABLE, POISONOUS GASES MAY ACCUM IN TANKS & HOPPER CARS. MAY
    IGNITE (SUPDAT)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY RELEASE
    TOXIC OXIDES OF SULFUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
    WHEN STORING OR DISPOSING OF THIS SUBSTANCE. FOR ASSISTANCE,
    CONTACT THE DISTRICT DIRECTOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
    AGENCY.

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