MALLINCKRODT INC SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- CALCIUM SULFATE -- 6810-00-956-6275
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CALCIUM SULFATE
MSDS Date:08/16/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-956-6275
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC SCIENCE PRODUCTS 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:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:DAIGGER A AND CO INC
Address:620 LAKEVIEW PKY
Box:City:ALSIP
State:IL
ZIP:60803
Country:US
Phone:847-816-5060
CAGE:15747
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

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

Ingred Name:CALCIUM SULFATE
CAS:7778-18-9
RTECS #:WS6920000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:5 MG/M3 RESP DUST
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TOTAL DUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9192

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HAZARD IS THAT OF A NUISANCE DUST.
    COUGHING, SNEEZING, AND LABORED BREATHING MAY OCCUR IN CASE OF
    SEVERE  INHALATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
    LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:COUGHING, SNEEZING, LABORED BREATHING IN CASE
    OF	SEVERE BREATHING OF DUST.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INGEST-SHOULD A VERY LARGE AMOUNT BE INGESTED, DILUTE BY
    RAPIDLY GIVING LARGE AMOUNTS OF MILK OR WATER. CALL A PHYSICIAN.
    EYE-FLUSH WITH RUNNING WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. CONTACT PHYSICIAN IF
    IRRITATION O CCURS. SKIN-WASH ALL AFFECTED AREAS WITH SOAP & WATER.
    INHALATION-MOVE TO FRESH AIR. CALL PHYSICIAN IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT.

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

Extinguishing Media:NON-COMBUSTIBLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
    FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:MAKE SURE ALL PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN THE
    CLEAN-UP FOLLOW GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES. SWEEP OR SHOVEL
    UP SPILLED PRODUCT. WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION IS NOT AVAILABLE,
    WEAR A DUST RESPIRATOR.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE STORED IN A
    COOL, DRY AREA. LONG TERM STORAGE MAY RESULT IN CAKING. MINIMIZE
    DUST FORMATION AND PREVENT EYE CONTACT.
Other Precautions:CALCIUM SULFATE IS NOT CORROSIVE TO MATERIALS
    COMMONLY USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF PROCESS EQUIPMENT, STORAGE AND
    SHIPPING CONTAINERS.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF DUST IS BEING GENERATED, USE A NIOSH APPROVED
    HALF-FACE PIECE MECHANICAL FILTER RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOULD BE USED WHERE ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION IS NOT AVAILABLE.
Protective Gloves:GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR LONG-SLEEVED CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES SUCH AS
    WASHING BEFORE EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID CREATING DUST. DO NOT BREATH DUST.

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.32
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT,0.24G/100GH2O
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF THE PRODUCT IN AN APPROVED LANDFILL
    OR IN SUCH A MANNER THAT WILL NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT THE ENVIRONMENT.

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