SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- STRONTIUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE ACS REAGENT,  -- 6810-00-569-6612
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:STRONTIUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE ACS REAGENT,
MSDS Date:12/19/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-569-6612
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Box:14508
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-325-3010/FAX 800-325-5052
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

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

Ingred Name:STRONTIUM CHLORIDE, HEXAHYDRATE; (STRONTIUM CHLORIDE
    HEXAHYDRATE ACS REAGENT)
CAS:10025-70-4
RTECS #:WK8575000

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. EXPOSURE CAN
    CAUSE STOMACH PAINS, VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER IF PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL
    MD. SKIN:FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMIANTED CLOTHING AND SHOES AND CALL MD.
    EYE:FLUSH WITH C OPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15MINUTES.
    ASSURE ADEQUATE FLUSHING BY SEPARATING THE EYELIDS WITH FINGERS.
    CALL MD. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING BECOMES DIFFICULT,
    CALL MD.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER,
    ALCOHOL OR POLYMER FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN
    A BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE
    AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICK UP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF STRONTIUM OXIDE, HCL
    GAS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL WITH A COMBUSTIBLE
    SOLVENT AND BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
    AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
    LAWS.

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