SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP -- LITMUS POWDER  -- 6810-00N064377
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:LITMUS POWDER
MSDS Date:12/30/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N064377
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-9985
Country:US
Info Phone Num:213-516-8000
Emergency Phone Num:213-516-8000
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:LITMUS; (LITMUS POWDER)
CAS:1393-92-6
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:EYE PROT:FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:OTHER PROT EQUIP:POSSIBILITY OF SKIN CONTACT WITH PRODUCT.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHALATION:MAY BE IRRITATING.
    EYE:MAY BE IRRITATING. INGESTION:MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL
    IRRITATION. CHRONIC:NONE LISTED BY MANUFACTURER.
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:INHAL:REMOVE FROM EXPOS AREA TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF BRTHG HAS
    STOPPED, PERFORM ARTF RESP. KEEP PERSON WARM & @ REST. TREAT
    SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY. GET MED ATTN IMMED. SKIN:REMOVE
    CONTAMD CLTHG  & SHOES IMMED. WASH AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP OR MILD
    DETERGENT & LG AMTS OF WATER UNTIL NO EVID OF CHEM REMAINS (APPROX
    15-20 MINS). GET MED ATTN IMMED. EYES:WASH IMMED W/LG AMTS OF WATER
    OR (SUPDAT)

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

Flash Point:NOT COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEM, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY/REGULAR FOAM.
    FOR LARGER FIRES, USE WATER SPRAY, FOG/REGULAR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . MOVE CNTNR FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE. AVOID BREATHING
    VAPORS OR DUSTS; KEEP UPWIND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
    HEAT OR FLAME.

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

Spill Release Procedures:OCCUPATIONAL SPILL:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN
    SUITABLE (FIBERBOARD) CONTAINERS FOR RECLAMATION OR LATER DISPOSAL.
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:HIGH LEVELS-NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD DUST/MIST RESP.
    FIRE FIGHTING:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN
    PRESSURE-DEMAND/OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR GENERAL DILUTION VENTILATION
    SYSTEM.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGG & (ING 2)
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EMER EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
    EMPLOYEE MUST WEAR APPROP IMPERVIOUS CLTHG & EQUIP TO PVNT ANY (ING
    3)
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC:NORM SALINE, OCCASNLY LIFTING UPPER & LOWER LIDS, UNTIL
    NO EVID OF CHEM REMAINS (APPROX 15-20 MINS). GET MED ATTN IMMED.
    INGEST:IF VICTIM IS CONSCIOUS, IMMED GIVE 2-4 GLASSES OF WATER,  &
    INDUCE VOMIT BY TOUCHING FINGER TO BACK OF THROAT. GET MED ATTN
    IMMED. ANTIDOTE:TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY.

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

Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT KNOWN
Solubility in Water:PARTLY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLUE POWDER, LUMPS, OR CUBES.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS (STRONG):FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND
    PRESSURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMP MAY RELEASE ACRID SMOKE
    AND IRRITATING FUMES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS .

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