W.A. HAMMOND DRIERITE CO -- INDICATING DRIERITE  -- 6850-01-262-2989
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:INDICATING DRIERITE
MSDS Date:02/14/1992
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-262-2989
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:W.A. HAMMOND DRIERITE CO
Address:138 DAYTON AVE
Box:460
City:XENIA
State:OH
ZIP:45385
Country:US
Info Phone Num:513-376-2927
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:MO282
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:W.A. HAMMOND DRIERITE CO.
Box:460
CAGE:MO282
Company Name:W.A.HAMMOND DRIERITE CO.
Address:138 DAYTON AVE.
Box:460
City:XENIA
State:OH
ZIP:45385-2830
Country:US
Phone:937-376-2927
CAGE:70000

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

Ingred Name:NO INGREDIENT FOR THIS FORMULATION_INGREDIENT

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:NO	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PROD CNTNS 3% COBALT CHLORIDE WHICH
    CAUSES EYE IRRIT & MAY CAUSE SKIN & UPPER RESP TRACT IRRIT. OVEREXP
    TO COBALT CMPNDS MAY CAUSE NOSE & THROAT IRRIT & AN ALLERGIC SKIN
    RASH. THEY ARE MILDLY IRRIT TO  EYES & IF INGESTED, MAY CAUSE
    VOMIT, DIARR & A SENSATION OF HOTNESS. EXCESSIVE INHAL &/OR INGEST
    OF (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:COBALT CHLORIDE:IARC MONOGRAPS ON EVAL
    OF CARCIN RISK OF CHEMS TO MAN, VOL 52, PG 363, 1991:GROUP 2B.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZS:COBALT SALTS MAY AFFECT THE KIDNEYS,
    LUNGS AND THYROID.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY SYSTEM CONDITIONS AND
    SKIN DISEASES.

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

First Aid:SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD . INHAL:REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG, GIVE ARTF RESP, PREF MOUTH-TO-MOUTH. IF
    BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYG. CALL MD . INGEST:GIVE TWO GLASSES OF 
    WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY. CALL A PHYSICIAN. NEVER GIVE
    ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCON PERSON. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
    PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CALL MD.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. COLLECT MATERIAL INTO
    APPROPRIATE CONTAINERS FOR REUSE OR DISPOSAL. MATERIAL MAY ALSO BE
    FLUSHED WITH WATER TO A WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN CLOSED CONTAINERS. AVOID
    GENERATING DUST.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. AVOID
    BREATHING DUST.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA APPROVED FOR DUST.
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN OSHA PEL.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWERS AND EYEWASHES MEETING ANSI
    DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES SHOULD BE FOLLOWED
    TO MINIMIZE DUST. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.87 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:0.3 G/100 ML
Appearance and Odor:BLUE GRANULES, NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT APPLICABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY PRODUCE
    CHLORINE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS, AT AN APPROVED
    LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
    MATERIAL MAY ALSO BE FLUSHED WITH WATER TO A WASTEWATER TREATMENT
    SYSTEM.

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