JOHNSON MATTHEY CATALOG CHEMICALS -- 14706 SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE  -- 6850-00F034393
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:14706 SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE
MSDS Date:10/20/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F034393
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:JOHNSON MATTHEY CATALOG CHEMICALS
Address:152 ANDOVER STREET
City:DANVERS
State:MA
ZIP:01923
Country:US
Info Phone Num:508-777-1970
Emergency Phone Num:508-777-1970
CAGE:JOMCC
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:JOHNSON MATTHEY CATALOG CHEMICALS
Address:152 ANDOVER STREET
City:DANVERS
State:MA
ZIP:01923
Country:US
Phone:508-777-1970
CAGE:JOMCC

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

Ingred Name:METAPHOSPHORIC ACID, HEXASODIUM SALT, SODIUM
    HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE
CAS:10124-56-8
RTECS #:OY3675000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(MOUSE): 7250 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION: LARGE DOSES MAY CAUSE GI
    UPSET. SKIN: MILD IRRITATION. EYES: MILD IRRITATION. INHALATION:
    MILD IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:DIARRHEA, NAUSEA, VOMITING, IRRITATION.

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

First Aid:SKIN: FLOOD W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. EYES: FLUSH W/LARGE
    AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
    CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, DRY SAND & GROUND
    DOLOMITE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA, FLAME &
    CHEMICAL RESISTANT CLOTHING, HATS, BOOTS, GLOVES. REMOVE FROM AREA
    W/O RISK. COOL CONTAINER W/WATER FROM DISTANCE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:COVER W/DRY SAND/VERMICULITE. MIX WELL &
    CAREFULLY TRANSFER TO A CONTAINER. WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA.

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

Respiratory Protection:HIGH EFFICIENCY PARTICLE RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LABORATORY FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:ANSI-APPROVED SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, APRON, FLAME & CHEMICAL RESISTANT
    COVERALLS, EYEWASH, SAFETY DRENCH SHOWER, HYGIENIC FACILITIES FOR
    WASHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATERIAL WILL DECOMPOSE IN SOLUTION AT HIGH TEMPS, <PH7 & >PH11.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1162.4F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:SUPP
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER, ODOR NOT KNOWN

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, TEMPERATURES <PH7 &
    >PH11.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:PHOSPHORUS OXIDES, SODIUM OXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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