J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO. -- SODIUM THIOSULFATE,5-HYDRATE  -- 6810-00-234-8380
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM THIOSULFATE,5-HYDRATE
MSDS Date:04/12/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-234-8380
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:INLAND PACKAGING INC
Address:209 PETERSON DR
Box:644
City:ELIZABETHTOWN
State:KY
ZIP:42701-9804
Country:US
Phone:502-737-6757
CAGE:66172
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
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:SODIUM THIOSULFATE,5-HYDRATE
CAS:10102-17-7
RTECS #:WE6660000
Fraction by Wt: 99-100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:5600 MG/KG LD 50 MOUSE
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN:
    PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INHALATION: MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE
    GASTROINTESTIONAL IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MGF MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: IRRITATION. INHALATION:
    UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. INGESTION: GASTROINTESTIONAL
    IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. IF IRRITATION
    PERSISTS GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH AREA WITH SOAP AND
    WATER. IF ADVERSE SYMPTOMS DEVELOP GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH  AIR. IF ADVERSE SYMPTOMS DEVELOP GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. THEN
    INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAH BE
    DONE WITHOUT RISK. USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY
    SWEEP UP OR VACUUM AND COLLECT FOR PROPER DISPOSAL IN AN APPROVED
    CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA. ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE
    MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:MATERIAL CAN BE STORED IN ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL
    STORAGE AREA.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
    APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
    FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:WARE RUBBER GLOVES FOR SKIN PROTECTION.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:118F,48C
Spec Gravity:1.69
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (>10%)
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER. ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
IODINE, STRONG ACIDS, MERCURY, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, SODIUM,
    POTASSIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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