EM SCIENCE, A DIVISION OF EM INDUSTRIES -- POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE (SEE SUPPL) -- 6810-00-222-9665 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE (SEE SUPPL)
MSDS Date:12/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-222-9665
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:EM SCIENCE, A DIVISION OF EM INDUSTRIES
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:609-423-6300
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:PX1550
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:0GDF9
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:EM SCIENCE, A DIVISION OF EM INDUSTRIES
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Phone:856-423-6300
CAGE:0GDF9

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE
CAS:7722-64-7
RTECS #:SD6475000
= Wt:100.
OSHA PEL:C5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORL RAT LD50: 1090 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TOXIC BY INHALTION AND INGESTION.
    CAUSES IRRITATION OF NASAL AND RESPIRATORY PASSAGES,
    GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, NAUSEA,  DIARRHEA, POSSIBLE LUNG AND
    STOMACH INJURY. IRRITATING ON CAONTACT WITH SKIN, EY ES OR MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS MATERIAL IS NOT LISTED AS CANCER
    CAUSING AGENT.
Effects of Overexposure:TOXIC BY INHALTION AND INGESTION. CAUSES
    IRRITATION OF NASAL AND RESPIRATORY PASSAGES, GASTROINTESTINAL
    TRACT, NAUSEA,  DIARRHEA, POSSIBLE LUNG AND STOMACH INJURY.
    IRRITATING ON CAONTACT WITH SKIN, EY ES OR MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DATA NOT AVAILABLE.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE. EYE:
    IMMEDIATELY FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
    SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. DUST INHALTION: REMOVE
    TO FRESH A IR. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK WATER AND INDUCE
    VOMITING IMMEDIATELY AS DIRECTED BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL. NEVER GIVE
    ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

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

Flash Point:NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER. THERMAL DECOMPOSITION
    PRODUCES TOXIC FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA OF ALL UNNECESSARY PERSONNEL.
    WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ELIMINATE ANY IGNITION SOURCES
    UNTIL THE AREA IS DETERMINED TO BE FREE FROM EXPLOSION OR FIRE
    HAZARDS. CONTAIN THE RELEA SE AND ELIMINATE ITS SOURCE, IF THIS CAN
    BE DONE WITHOUT RISK. TAKE UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL
    AS DESCRIBED UNDER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN A COOL, WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM ORGANIC, COMBUSTIBLE AND
    REDUCING MATERIALS. DO NOT BREATHE DUST. RETAINED RESIDUE MAY MAKE
    EMPTY CONTAINERS HAZARDOUS; U SE CAUTION! DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON
    SKIN, OR ON CLOTHING.
Other Precautions:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

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

Respiratory Protection:MATERIAL SHOULD BE HANDLED OR TRANSFERRED IN AN
    APPROVED FUME HOOD OR WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Ventilation:MATERIAL SHOULD BE HANDLED OR TRANSFERRED IN AN APPROVED
    FUME HOOD OR WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE. PVC, OR EQUIVALENT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS AT ALL TIMES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE
    READILY AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT TAKE
    INTERNALLY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONTINUED FROM PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION: CATALOG NUMBERS: PX1548; PX1550;
    PX1555; PX1556;  5084.

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

HCC:D1
Melt/Freeze Pt:=240.C, 464.F
Decomp Temp:=240.C, 464.F
Spec Gravity:2.7
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/A (BUAC=1)
Solubility in Water:6.5%
Appearance and Odor:PURPLE OR BRONZE LIKE CRYSTALS; ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH COMBUSTIBLE MATTER. EXPLOSIVE
    IN CONTACT WITH H2SO4 OR H202.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:K20; MN0X

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:ORL-HUMAN LDL0: 143 MG/KG. TOXICOLOGICAL
    FINDINGS: TESTS ON LABORATORY ANIMALS INDICATE MATERIAL MAY PRODUCE
    ADVERSE MUTAGENIC AND REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS. CITED IN REGISTRY OF
    TOXIC EFEFCTS OF CHEMICAL  SUBSTANCES (RTECS).

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

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

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
    ON REPORTING RELEASES. REFER TO REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR
    REPORTABLE QUANTITY AND OTHER REGULATORY DATA.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE.
    DOT ID NUMBER: UN1490.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:POTASSIUMPERMANGANATE: SARA EHS (302): NO
    DATA PRODIVED. SARA EHS TPQ (LBS): NO DATA PROVIDED. CERCLA RQ
    (LBS): 100. SARA 313: NO DATA PROVIDED. DEMINIMIS FOR SARA 313 (%):
    NO DATA PROVIDED.
Federal Regulatory Information:POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE: OSHA FLOOR LIST:
    NO DATA PROVIDED.
State Regulatory Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

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