MALLINKRODT INC SCIENCE PRODUCT DIVISION -- METHYL ORANGE  -- 6810-00-227-1260
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHYL ORANGE
MSDS Date:08/28/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-227-1260
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINKRODT INC SCIENCE PRODUCT DIVISION
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:KO707
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910
Company Name:MALLINKRODT INC SCIENCE PRODUCT DIVISION
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Phone:314-982-5000
CAGE:KO707

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

Ingred Name:METHYL ORANGE
CAS:547-58-0
RTECS #:DB6327000
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:UNKNOWN  Skin:UNKNOWN  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:NO TOXICITY INFORMATION
    FOUND;MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION OR G.I. DISTURBANCES IF INGESTED.
    CHRONIC:NO INFORMATION FOUND.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS DATA.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA AVAILABLE.

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

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR;GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF
    NEEDED (NOT EXPECTED). INGESTION:IF CONSCIOUS,GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF
    WATER AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN AND EYES:WASH THOROUGHLY WITH
    PLENTY O F WATER;SEEK MEDICAL HELP IF NEEDED.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE ANY SUITABLE MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
    AREA,IF APPLICABLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;REMOVE ALL
    IGNITION SOURCES;SWEEP UP OR VACUUM AND COLLECT FOR PROPER
    DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED
    CONTAINER.STORE IN A COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED AREA;PROTECT
    AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT NEEDED NORMALLY;USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR FOR DUST/MIST IF ABOVE THE ALLOWABLE LIMITS(PEL/TLV).
Ventilation:GENERAL TO MAINTAIN AND ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:APRON,LAB COAT,EYE-WASH FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:T4
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:ORANGE-YELLOW POWDER,ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON,NITROGEN,SULFUR AND
    SODIUM WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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