ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO -- D-TREHALOSE DIHYDRATE, 99%, 18835-2  -- 6810-00N037983
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:D-TREHALOSE DIHYDRATE, 99%, 18835-2
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N037983
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

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

Ingred Name:D-TREHALOSE DIHYDRATE
CAS:6138-23-4
Fraction by Wt: 99%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
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:EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MIN. SKIN: IMMED FLUSH WITH SOAP AND COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
    WATER. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTF RESP.
    IF BREA THING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. INGEST: WASH OUT MOUTH
    WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL A PHYSICIAN. WASH
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.

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

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

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES. USE PROT
    CLOTHING, GLOVES AND NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED MASK. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A
    BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA
    AND WASH SPILL SITE AFTER  MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATE DUST. DO NOT GET IN
    EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL
    DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IN NONVENTILATED
    AREAS AND/OR FOR EXPOSURE ABOVE THE ACGIH TLV.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES 
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WASTE DISP METH: ALLOW YOU TO DO SO. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO FLUSH THE
    SOLN DOWN THE DRAIN OR IN DOUBT ABOUT THE SUITABILITY OF THE
    METHOD, USE A LICENSED WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL,
    STA TE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>207F,>97C
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF: CARBON MONOXIDE,
    CARBON DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE IN WATER & DILUTE TO A 5% SOLN. CHECK
    THE PH & ADJUST IT TO 7 IF NEC. POUR SOLN DOWN DRAIN W/RUNNING
    WATER & CONTINUE TO FLUSH THE DRAIN SYS FOR 10 MIN, PROVIDED THAT
    RULES @ YOUR PLACE OF EM PLOYMENT OR LOC, STATE & FED
    GUIDELINES(SUPP DATA)

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