J T BAKER INC -- 1190, CADMIUM ACETATE DIHYDRATE  -- 6810-00N029718
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:1190, CADMIUM ACETATE DIHYDRATE
MSDS Date:09/10/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N029718
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
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:ACETIC ACID, CADMIUM SALT, DIHYDRATE; (CADMIUM ACETATE,
    DIHYDRATE)
CAS:5743-04-4
RTECS #:AF7505000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
OSHA PEL:0.2 MG(CD)/M3;0.6, C
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG(CD)/M3 DUST

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:DUST MAY CAUSE HEADACHE,
    COUGHING, DIZZINESS OR DIFFICULT BREATHING. INHALATION MAY BE
    HARMFUL OR FATAL. INGESTION MAY BE FATAL. CONTACT CAN CAUSE EYE
    IRRITATION. CHRONIC:EFFECTS OF CADMIUM COMP OUNDS FROM LOW LEVEL
    EXPOSURE IN AIR MAY CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE LUNG INJURY, KIDNEY DISEASE
    & OTHER (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:ADVERSE EFFECTS. REPORTED CAUSING
    CANCER IN LABORATORY ANIMALS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:CALL MD. INGEST:IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING.
    INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTF RESP. IF
    BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE O2. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF
    WATER FOR  AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP
    . MOVE EXPOS CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK.
    USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CNTNRS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CAN BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD, ESPECIALLY
    WHEN HEATED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL
    INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER & COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL
    AREA W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN SECURE POISON AREA. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. DO
    NOT BREATHE DUST. USE W/ADEQ VENT.
Other Precautions:EXCEPTIONAL CONTACT HAZARD - READ MSDS. EXCERCISE DUE
    CARE.

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

Respiratory Protection:RESP PROT REQD IF AIRBORNE CONC EXCEEDS TLV. AT
    CONCS UP TO 1 PPM, A NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD HIGH-EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE
    RESP IS RECOM. ABOVE THIS LEVEL, A NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA IS
    ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS. VENT HOOD.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, APRON, LAB COAT ARE RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:T4
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:266F,130C
Vapor Density:8
Spec Gravity:2.01 (H2O=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CRYSTALS W/SLIGHT ACETIC ACID ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME, SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE &
    LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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