FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV. -- P284-500 POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE  -- 6810-01-334-3322
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:P284-500 POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE
MSDS Date:03/04/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-334-3322
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO
Address:2000 PARK LN
Box:City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15275
Country:US
Phone:412-490-8586
CAGE:22527
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC
CAS:7778-77-0
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50/LC50 NOT AVAILABLE
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CAUTION:MAY CAUSE EYE/SKIN IRRIT.MAY
    CAUSE RESP/DIGESTIVE TRACT IRRIT.EYE:DUST MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL
    IRRIT.SKIN:MAY CAUSE IRRIT.LOW HAZ FOR USUAL INDUSTRIAL
    HNDLG.INGEST:MAY CAUSE GI IRRIT W/NAU,VOMIT, DIARR.LOW HAZ FOR
    USUAL INDUSTRIAL HNDLG.INHAL:MAY CAUSE RESP TRACT
    IRRIT.CHRONIC:PROL/REP SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRIT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:CARCINOGENICITY:NOT LISTED BY
    ACGIH,IARC,NIOSH,NTP,OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE/SKIN IRRIT,RESP/DI TRACT IRRIT,MECHANICAL
    EYE IRRIT,NAUS,VOMIT,DIARR.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY
    MANUFACTURER.TARGET ORGANS:NONE.

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

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR @LEAST 15MINS LIFTING
    EYELIDS.GET MED AID.SKIN:FLUSH W/PLENTY OF SOAP/WATER FOR @LEAST
    15MINS WHILE REMOVING CONTAMIN CLOTH/SHOES.IRRIT DEVELOPS/PERSISTS
    GET MED AID.IN GEST:VICTIM CONSC/ALERT GIVE 2-4 CUPFULS OF
    MILDK/WATER.NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSC.GET MED
    AID.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED.NOT BREATH GIVE ART RESP;DIFFI
    GIVE OXY.COUGH/OHTER (SUPPLE)

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

Flash Point:NA
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NA
Lower Limits:N/AVAI
Upper Limits:N/AVAI
Extinguishing Media:SM FIRES USE DRY CHEM,CARBON DIOXIDE,WATER SPRAY OR
    ALCOHOL-RESISTANT FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AS IN ANY FIRE WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS IN PRESSURE-DEMAND MSHA/NIOSH(APPROV/EQUIV) & FULL
    PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NFPA RATING:NOT PUBLISHED.NONE SPECIFIED
    BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQPMT IN
    MSDA.VACUUM/SWEEP UP MATL.PLACE INTO SUITABLE DISPOSAL CNTNR.AVOID
    GENERATING DUSTY CONDITIONS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID PROL/REP CONTACT W/SKIN.USE
    W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.STORE IN TIGHLTY CLSD CNTNR.STORE IN DRY
    AREA.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:FOLLOW OSHA RESPIRATOR REGULATIONS FOUND IN
    29CFR1910.134.ALWAYS USE NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN NECESSARY.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO KEEP AIRBONRE CONCEN LOW.
Protective Gloves:APPROPRIATE GLOVES
Eye Protection:EYEGLASSES,CHEM SAF GOGG (29CFR1910.133)
Other Protective Equipment:APPROPRIATE PROT CLOTHING TO MIN SKIN
    CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH:4.1-4.5 5%SOLN. 1STAID:SYMPTOMS GET MED AID.DR:TREAT SYMPT/SUPPORT.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:N/AVAI
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:487F,253C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/AVAI
Vapor Pres:N/AVAI
Vapor Density:N/AVAI
Spec Gravity:2.338
pH:SUPPLE
Viscosity:N/AVAI
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:N/AVAI
Solubility in Water:33.0%,APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CRYSTALINE POWDER,SOLID,ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NP
Corrosion Rate:NP

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MAY VILENTLY REACT W/STRONG BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF PHOSPHORUS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPO OF IN MANNER CONSISTANT W/FED/STATE/LOC
    REGS.NOT LISTED AS MATL BANNED FROM LAND DISPO ACCORDING TO
    RCRA.RCRA:NOT LISTED.SARA 313:NO.CAA/CWA:NONE.

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