SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CORP. -- POTASSIUM PERSULFATE  -- 6810-00-137-3300
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM PERSULFATE
MSDS Date:01/31/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-137-3300
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CORP.
Address:14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO STREET
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:213-516-8000
Emergency Phone Num:213-516-8000
CAGE:63415
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM PERSULFATE
CAS:7727-21-1
RTECS #:SE0400000
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:802 MG/KG ORAL-RAT LD 50
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF
    EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY OR G,I.TRACT;REDNESS OR BURNS OF EYES ARE
    POSSIBLE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MGF MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION/REDNESS DUE TO
    GRITTY TEXTURE. SKIN: NO ADVERSE EFFECT KNOWN TO MANUFACTURER. MAY
    CAUSE TEMPORARY DISCOMFORT TO SKIN. INHALATION: NONE SPECIFIED BY
    MANUFACTURER. HOWEVER DUS T MAY CAUSE NASAL IRRITATION. INGESTION:
    UNKNOWN. LOW ORAL TOXICITY.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
    WORSEN.

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

First Aid:EYES AND SKIN:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FOR ABOUT
    15-20 MINUTES;SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.INHALATION:REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR;CALL A PHYSICIAN.INGESTION:SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER, WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
    CHEMICAL IF APPLICABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
    PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, ELIMINATE SOURCES
    OF IGNITION, AND VENTILATE AREA AS REQUIRED. ABSORB SMALL SPILL
    WITH INERT MATERIAL OR DIKE TO RETAIN LARGE SPILL. PLACE WASTE IN
    DOT APPROVED CONTAINER FO R DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT
    IN USE. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST/MIST
    IF ABOVE PEL/TLV OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION IS USUALLY ADEQUATE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. INDUSTRIAL TYPE
    WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED TO AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED
    CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING OR DRINKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:D1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:212F,100C
Spec Gravity:2.477
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS,COLORLESS OR WHITE CRYSTALLINE SOLID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS,ALKALIES,AL,BROMIDES,COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXYGEN AND SULFURIC ACID

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES;DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS

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