J T BAKER INC -- 0928 ASCARITE II  -- 6810-00F025223
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:0928 ASCARITE II
MSDS Date:10/11/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F025223
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(201) 859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:(201) 859-2151
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC SODA, LYE
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 90-95%
Other REC Limits:2MG/M3 CEILING NIOSH
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:VERMICULITE *92-2*
CAS:1318-00-9
Fraction by Wt: 5-10%
Other REC Limits:5 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST
OSHA PEL:15 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. INGESTION:
    HARMFUL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. INGESTION: HARMFUL.

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

First Aid:INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING.
    EYES/SKIN: OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. W/CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO
    CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER, COVER & REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA
    W/WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. AVOID CONTACT
    W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
    APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST, VENT HOOD
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDESHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Spec Gravity:0.90
Solubility in Water:>10%
Appearance and Odor:PURPLE OR WHITE GRANULES W/NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0%

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS

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

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

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