FMC CORPORATION -- POTASSIUM PERSULFATE  -- 6750-00-227-0521
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM PERSULFATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6750
NIIN:00-227-0521
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FMC CORPORATION
Address:2000 MARKET ST
City:PHILADELPHIA
State:PA
ZIP:19103-3230
Country:US
CAGE:70550
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FMC CORPORATION CHEMICAL GROUP
Address:2000 MARKET ST
City:PHILADELPHIA
State:PA
ZIP:19103-3230
Country:US
Phone:716-735-3765
CAGE:70550

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM PERSULFATE
CAS:10361-76-9
RTECS #:SE1000000
Fraction by Wt: 100%.

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

Effects of Overexposure:DUST MAT BE IRRITATING & HARMFUL. MAY BE
    HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.

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

First Aid:EYES: WASH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER. CALL PHYSICIAN. SKIN: WASH
    WITH SOAP & WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION:
    DRINK MILK OR WATER. CALL PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER OR WATER FOG
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DECOMPOSES WITH LIBERATION OF OXYGEN
    WHICH MAY INTENSIFY FIRE

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

Spill Release Procedures:SHOVEL INTO AN EMPTY DRUM & WATER & LIME. SEE
    DISPOSAL BELOW.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, CLEAN DRY PLACE IN
    UNOPENED CONTAINERS UNTIL READY FOR USE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH CERTIFIED MASK FOR SEVERE DUST CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NEOPRENE SHOES
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:D1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NONE
Spec Gravity:2.4
Solubility in Water:4.7%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS, NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, ALKALIES, HALIDES, FLAMMABLES, OXIDIZERS, HEAVY METAL
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, MOISTURE, REDUCING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXYGEN

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE IN WATER, ADD LIME TO DECOMPOSE &
    PRECIPITATE CALCIUM SULFATE. DISCARD SLUDGE IN SECURED LANDFILL
    OPERATIONS. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL
    REGULATIONS.

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