SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP -- A1336/A-5810 L-ARGININE  -- 6810-00F056657
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:A1336/A-5810 L-ARGININE
MSDS Date:12/17/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F056657
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO STREET
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-9985
Country:US
Info Phone Num:310-516-8000
Emergency Phone Num:310-516-8000
Preparer's Name:E BRULL
CAGE:63415
=== Contractor Identification ===
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:L-ARGININE
CAS:74-79-3
RTECS #:CF1934200
Fraction by Wt: 100%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: MAY IRRITATE. INHALATION:
    TOXIC TO LUNGS, REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM & MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
    REPEATED/PROLONGED EXPOSURE CAN PRODUCE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/RUNNING COLD WATER FOR 15 MINS. DON'T USE
    OINTMENT. SKIN: GENTLY WASH W/RUNNING COLD WATER & NON-ABRASIVE
    SOAP. COVER W/AN EMOLLIENT. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    INGESTION: REMOVE D ENTURES. IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK SEVERAL GLASSES OF
    WATER/MILK. INDUCE VOMITING BY STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT. NEVER
    GIVE AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON ANYTHING TO INGEST. OBTAIN MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:SMALL: DRY CHEMICALS, CO2, WATER SPRAY/FOAM. LARGE:
    WATER SPRAY, FOG/FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:DON'T USE WATER JET.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTIBLE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL: USE APPROPRIATE TOOLS. PUT WASTE IN
    DISPOSAL CONTAINER. CLEAN BY SPREADING WATER ON CONTAMINATED
    SURFACE. LARGE: USE A SHOVEL INTO A CONVENIENT WASTE DISPOSAL
    CONTAINER. CLEAN BY SPREADING WATE R ON SURFACE & ALLOW TO
    EVACUATE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER DRY & IN A COOL PLACE.
    KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT & IGNITION SOURCES. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY
    CLOSED. GROUND EQUIPMENT CONTAINING MATERIAL.
Other Precautions:EMPTY CONTAINERS POSE A FIRE RISK, EVAPORATE RESIDUE
    UNDER A FUME HOOD. DON'T INGEST/BREATH DUST. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES.
    COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SHOULD BE STORED AWAY FROM EXTREME HEAT &
    AWAY FROM STRONG  OXIDIZING AGENTS.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR WHEN VENTILATION IS
    INADEQUATE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO KEEP AIRBORNE LEVELS BELOW EXPOSURE
    LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, FULL SUIT, BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:471.2F
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON OXIDES, CO, CO2, NITROGEN
    OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE TO PROCESS, IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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