J. T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO -- TRICHLOROACETIC ACID -- 6505-00-926-2158
===================== Product Identification =====================
Product ID:TRICHLOROACETIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6505
NIIN:00-926-2158
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J. T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO/PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865
Emergency Phone Num:(201) 859-2151
CAGE:EO543
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J. T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
CAGE:EO543
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Ingred Name:TRICHLOROACETIC ACID
CAS:76-03-9
RTECS #:AJ7875000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
Other REC Limits:1 PPM
OSHA PEL:1 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1 PPM
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Effects of Overexposure:CAUSES SEVERE BURNS. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS GIVE TAP
WATER/MILK OF MAGNESIA. CALL PHYSICIAN. EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/COPIOUS
AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS WHILE WASH CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING/SHOES BEF ORE RE-USE. CALL PHYSICIAN.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER OR ALCOHOL FOAM
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VERY CORROSIVE.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:CAREFULLY SWEEP UP AND REMOVE. FLUSH SPILL
AREA WITH WATER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED IN A COOL PLACE (
59-86F). WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Other Precautions:DON'T GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR CLOTHING. AVOID
BREATHING VAPOR.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:FILTER MASK.
Ventilation:LOCAL: PREFERABLE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:APPROVED WORKING CLOTHES, EYEBATH, SAFETY
SHOWER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 6/30/80.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Spec Gravity:1.63
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, RHOMBIC DELIQUESCENT CRYSTALS.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE AT A LANDFILL SITE, PROVIDING
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS PERMIT.
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