SHAPE PRODUCTS -- AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE 60% SOLUTION  -- 6750-00-274-6725
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE 60% SOLUTION
MSDS Date:09/17/1991
FSC:6750
NIIN:00-274-6725
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SHAPE PRODUCTS
Address:1127 57TH AVE.
City:OAKLAND
State:CA
ZIP:94621-4427
Country:US
Info Phone Num:COMPANY OUT OF BUSINESS
Emergency Phone Num:COMPANY OUT OF BUSINESS
Preparer's Name:DGSC-SSH
CAGE:3D869
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SHAPE PRODUCTS
Address:1127 57TH AVE.
Box:City:OAKLAND
State:CA
ZIP:94621-4427
Country:US
Phone:510-534-1186 OR 800-444-0015
CAGE:3D869

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM THIOSULFATE
CAS:7783-18-8
RTECS #:XN6465000
Fraction by Wt: 60%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:LOW HEALTH HAZARD.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT
    IS LISTED BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. IF
    IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEE DOCTOR. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
    INGESTION: GIVE 2 GLASSES OF WATER. INDUCE VOMITING. SEE DOCTOR.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
    FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
    HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS, SUCH AS GASEOUS
    AMMONIA, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, AND OXIDE OF SULFUR.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB IN INERT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN
    APPROPIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER AND COVER. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES,
    SKIN AND CLOTHING.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES AND
    INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED WITH ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE
    EXPOSURE FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT. EYE BATH AND SAFETY
    SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
COMPANY OUT OF BUSINESS. MSDS GENERATED BY DGSC-SSH.

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

HCC:N1
Vapor Pres:185
Spec Gravity:1.33
pH:6.5-7
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID, SLIGHT AMMONIA ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:40

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DRY DOWN AND TEMPERATURES ABOVE 302F
    (150C).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, SULFUR
    TRIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
    DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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