SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CORP. -- POTASSIUM FERRICYANATE  -- 6810-00-241-1146
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM FERRICYANATE
MSDS Date:03/06/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1146
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CORP.
Address:14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO STREET
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:213-516-8000
Emergency Phone Num:213-516-8000, CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
CAGE:63415
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:LAPINE SCIENTIFIC CO
Address:13636 WESTERN AVE
Box:780
City:BLUE ISLAND
State:IL
ZIP:60406-0780
Country:US
Phone:312-388-4030
CAGE:35051
Company Name:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM FERRICYANIDE
CAS:13746-66-2
RTECS #:LJ8225000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE NORMALLY REQUI.

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50(ORAL MOUSE) 2970MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE EYES AND
    SKIN. INHALATION OF DUST MAY CAUSE PULMONARY TRACT PROBLEMS.
    INGESTION:HAS A LOW TOXICITY. SYMPTOMS OF POISONING HAVE NOT BEEN
    REPORTED.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITAION OF SKIN AND EYES.

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & H*2O. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOT FOR
    MINUTES. IF IRRITATION OR REDNESS PERSIST, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.
    INGESTION:GIVE 2 GLASSES WATER, INDUCE VOMITING. CALL A PHYSICIAN.
    INHALATION:  REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEED. KEEP
    WARM & QUIET. IF UNCONS DO NOT GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY OR FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD BE EQUIPED WITH
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING	APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC FUMES OF CYANIDES ARE RELEASED ON
    DECOMPOSITION WHEN HEATED AT HIGH TEMPERATURES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP OR VACUUM UP AND SAVE IN A CONTAINER
    FOR DISPOSAL. DO NOT BREATH DUST WHILE SWEEPING. USE DUST MASK.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM ACIDS, AMMONIA &
    OXIDIZING MATLS. STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:NO SPECIAL REQMNTS UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS/
    ADEQUATE VENT.
Ventilation:NORMAL ROOM VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE WHILE WORKING WITH
    CHEMICALS.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.85
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:RUBY RED CRYSTALS OR POWDER,ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, AMMONIA (EXPLOSION ON CONTACT), CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE (EXPLOSION ON
    HEATING ABOVE 196C)
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEATING TO DECOMP;CONTACT WITH INORGANIC
    ACIDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC CYANIDE FUMES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS, PENDING DISPOSAL. DISPOSE
    IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE,
    & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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