E M SCIENCE DIV OF E M IND INC -- MX0070/MX0078/MX0080/MX0208 EPSOM SALTS  -- 6850-00F038226
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MX0070/MX0078/MX0080/MX0208 EPSOM SALTS
MSDS Date:12/09/1992
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F038226
MSDS Number: BWTND
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:E M SCIENCE DIV OF E M IND INC
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027-0070
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-222-0342/609-354-9200
Emergency Phone Num:800-222-0342/609-354-9200
CAGE:63612
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:E M SCIENCE DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC
Address:480 DEMOCRAT ROAD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Phone:800-222-0342/609-423-6300
CAGE:63612

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

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM SULFATE
CAS:10034-99-8
RTECS #:OM4508000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITATION TO UPPER
    RESPIRATORY PASSAGES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION.

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

First Aid:SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: IF
    CONSCIOUS, GIVE WATER FREELY. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
    CASES.

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

Flash Point:NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:USE ANY SUITABLE FOR ADJACENT MATERIAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE THE AREA OF ALL UNNECESSARY
    PERSONNEL. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ELIMINATE ANY IGNITION
    SOURCES. CONTAIN THE RELEASE & ELIMINATE ITS SOURCE SAFELY W/OUT
    RISK. TAKE UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR PROP ER DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. STORE AT
    CONTROLLED ROOM TEMP.
Other Precautions:DON'T BREATHE DUST. DON'T GET IN EYES. AVOID
    PROLONGED/REPEATED SKIN CONTACT. DON'T TAKE INTERNALLY.

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

Respiratory Protection:REQUIRED.
Ventilation:APPROVED FUME HOOD/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, POLYVINYL CHLORINE/EQUIVALENT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH & SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. HANDLING CARE
    GENERALLY IN KEEPING W/SAFE LABORATORY PRACTICES IS RECOMMENDED.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:2055.2F
Spec Gravity:1.67
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS W/NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR OXIDES, TOXIC FUMES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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