FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV. -- B79 POTASSIUM HYDROGEN PHTHALATE  -- 6810-00-264-6605
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:B79 POTASSIUM HYDROGEN PHTHALATE
MSDS Date:03/15/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-6605
=== 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
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:GASTON L. PILLORI
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
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 ACID PHTHALATE
CAS:877-24-7
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:LOW HAZ FOR NORMAL INDUSTRIAL
    HNDLG.EYE:MAY CAUSE EYE IRRIT.SKIN:MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRIT.INGEST:MAY
    CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL IRRIT W/NAUSEA,VOMITING,DIARRHEA.INHAL:IF
    HEATED/DUST/FUME MAY CAUSE RESP TRACT  IRRIT.CHRONIC:NO INFO FOUND.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:NOT LISTED BY
    ACGIH,IARC,NTP,OSHA,NIOSH.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE IRRIT, SKIN IRRIT, GI IRRIT, NAUSEA,
    VOMITING, DIARRHEA, RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRIT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
    TARGET ORGANS:NONE.

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

First Aid:EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR @LEAST
    15MINS,OCCASIONALLY LIFTING UPPER/LOWER LIDS.GET MED AID.SKIN:IRRIT
    DEVELOPS/PRESISTS GET MED AID.FLUSH W/PLENTY OF
    SOAP/WATER.INGEST:CONSC/ALERT GIVE 2-4C UPFULS OF MILK/WATER.NEVER
    GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCONSC PERSON.GET MED AID.INHAL:REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR.NOT BREATH GIVE ART RESP;DIFFI BREATH GIVE OXY.GET MED
    AID.DR:TREAT SYMPT/SUPPORTIVELY.

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

Flash Point:NOT AVAILABLE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NP
Lower Limits:N/AVAI
Upper Limits:N/AVAI
Extinguishing Media:IN CASE OF FIRE USE WATER, DRY CHEMICAL, CHEMICAL
    FOAM, OR ALCOHOL-RESISTANT FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AS IN ANY FIRE WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS IN PRESSURE-DEMAND,MSHA/NIOSH(APPROVED/EQUIVAL)& FULL
    PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DUST MAY BE COMBUSTIBLE WHEN EXPOSED TO
    HEAT/FLAME/OXIDIZING AGENTS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQPMT AS
    INDICATED IN MSDS.SWEEP UP,THEN PLACE INTO SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR
    DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.AVOID
    CONTACT W/SKIN/EYES.AVOID INGEST/INHAL.STORE IN COOL DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:FOLLOW OSHA RESPIRATOR REGULATIONS FOUND 29 CFR
    1910.134. ALWAYS USE NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN NECESSARY.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO KEEP AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS
    LOW.
Protective Gloves:APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAF GLASSES,CHEM GOGG IF SPLASHING.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTH TO MIN
    CONTACT/EXPO  W/SKIN.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFT HNDLG.REMOVE CONTAMIN
    CLOTH/WASH BEF REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH OF 0.05M SOLN:4.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:N/AVAI
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/AVAI
Vapor Pres:NEGLI
Vapor Density:NEGLI
Spec Gravity:1.64
pH:SUPPLE
Viscosity:N/AVAI
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NEGLIGIBLE.
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE.
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS OR WHITE ADHERING CRYSTALLINE
    SOLID,ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NP
Corrosion Rate:NP

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDZING AGENTS, NITRIC ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
    OXIDES OF POTASSIUM, POTASSIUM FUME.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN MANNER CONSISTENT W/LOCAL, STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.NOT LISTED AS MATL BANNED FROM LAND DISPO
    ACCORDING TO RCRA.NO CERCLA/SARA CHEMS.

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