MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- CUPRIC CHLORIDE  -- 6810-00-281-4226
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CUPRIC CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-4226
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:CUPRIC CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE; CAS #10125-13-0; OSHA PEL:
    1/MG/CUM(AS OF COPPER DUST)
CAS:13933-17-0
RTECS #:GL7040000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
ACGIH TLV:1MG/CUM(CU DUST

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

Effects of Overexposure:INH:IRRIT UPPER RESP TRACT;ING:MAY BURN
    MOUTH,ESOPHAGUS,VOMITG HEADACHE;SKIN/EYES:IRRIT,REDNESS,PAIN

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

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT.GET MD;INGEST:IMMED INDUCE VOMIT BY GIVING 2 GL OF
    WATER.NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.GET MD IMMED;SKIN/EYES:FLUSH
    IMMED W/LG QTY H* 2O FOR 15 MIN.RMV CONTMNTD CLOTHES.GET MED ATTN.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
    CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL.CLEAN UP PERSONS NEED
    PROTCTV CLOTHG/RESP PROTCTION FM DUST.PICK UP SPILL & PLACE IN A
    SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL IN A METHOD THAT
    DOES NOT GENERATE DUST;DO  NOT FLUSH TO SEWER.TOXIC TO FISH.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
    COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.ISOLATE FROM
    INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENITLATION.KEEP
    CONTAINRS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
    CLOTHING CONTACT.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST/MIST RESPIR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM MFR DATED 28 AUG 85,CONFORMS OSHA HAZ COMM STD.

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

HCC:C1
Spec Gravity:2.54
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:FINE,LIGHT BLUE-GREEN CRYSTALS.SLIGHT HCL ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS,SOD HYDRAZN/HYPOBROMITE,ACETYLENE,POT HYDZN
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS TOXIC FUMES OF CHLORINE WHEN
    HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DISPOZSD AS HAZ WASTE IN A RCRA APPRVD WASTE DISPOSAL
    FACILITY.COMPLY WITH LOCAL,ST.& FED REGS;CWA/CERCLA RQ:10.0 LBS.

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