J T BAKER INC -- ALUMINUM NITRATE, 9-HYDRATE, 0528  -- 6810-00-300-5168
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALUMINUM NITRATE, 9-HYDRATE, 0528
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-300-5168
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-582-2537
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM (III) NITRATE, NONAHYDRATE (1:3:9); (ALUMINUM
    NITRATE, 9-HYDRATE)
CAS:7784-27-2
RTECS #:BD1050000
Fraction by Wt: 98-100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 264 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:ACUTE:INHAL:IRRITATION OF UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN/EYE CONTACT:IRRITATION. SKIN
    ABSORPTION:NONE IDENTIFIED. INGEST:NAUSEA, VOMITING. CHRONIC:NONE
    IDENTIFIED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD. IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY
    INDUCE VOMITING. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
    SKIN:FLUSH W/ WATER. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP .
    MOVE CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK. USE WATER
    TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CNTNRS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER. CONT W/COMBUST MATLS,
    FLAMM MATLS/POWDERED METALS CAN CAUSE FIRE/EXPLO. CAN REACT
    VIOLENTLY W/SHOCK, FRICTION OR HEAT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROT
    CLTHG. KEEP COMBUSTIBLES (WOOD, PAPER, OIL, ETC) AWAY FROM SPILLED
    MATL. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATL INTO CLEAN, DRY CNTNR
    & COVER; REMOVE FROM AR EA. FLUSH SPILL AREA W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    SEPARATELY & AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE & COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:CAUSES IRRITATION. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. STRONG
    OXIDIZER. CONTACT W/COMBUST MATLS, FLAMM MATLS OR POWDERED METALS
    CAN CAUSE FIRE/EXPLO. AVOID CONT W/EYES, SKIN, CLTHG. AVOID BRTHG
    DUST. USE W/ADEQUATE  VENTILATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENT CONDITIONS
    EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV, A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. IF CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS
    CAPACITY OF RESPIRATOR, A  NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS. VENT HOOD.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM IS RECOMMENDED. LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:163F,73C
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (>10%)
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE SOLID; ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MOST COMMON METALS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS,
    ORGANIC MATERIALS, CYANIDES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE &
    LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER: D001
    (IGNITABLE WASTE).

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