JARCHEM INDUSTRIES INC -- CALCIUM ACETATE  -- 6810-00N068613
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CALCIUM ACETATE
MSDS Date:10/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N068613
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:JARCHEM INDUSTRIES INC
Address:414 WILSON AVE
City:NEWARK
State:NJ
ZIP:07105
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-344-0600
Emergency Phone Num:201-344-0600
CAGE:JO270
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:JARCHEM INDUSTRIES INC
Address:414 WILSON AVE
Box:City:NEWARK
State:NJ
ZIP:07105
Country:US
Phone:973-344-0600
CAGE:JO270

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

Ingred Name:ACETIC ACID, CALCIUM SALT; (CALCIUM ACETATE)
CAS:62-54-4
RTECS #:AF7525000
Fraction by Wt: 99-100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  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:INHALATION OF DUST MAY BOTHER
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) . EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    W/POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM
    MD	. SKIN:REMOVE FROM DUSTY CONDITIONS & WASH AFFECTED AREA.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . COOL CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DECOMPOSES TO ACETONE & CALCIUM
    CARBONATE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SHOVEL INTO CLEAN CONTAINERS, WASH DOWN WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IN DUSTY
    CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: IF DUSTY.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BP:320F,160C (DECOMPOSES). MP:320F,160C (DECOMPOSES).

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SUPP DATA
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SUPP DATA
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:320F,160C
Spec Gravity:1.5 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE GRANULES OR POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

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

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

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