HOOKER CHEMICAL CORP -- SODIUM SULFIDE  -- 6810-00-234-8378
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM SULFIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-234-8378
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HOOKER CHEMICAL CORP
Address:345 3RD ST
Box:728
City:NIAGARA FALLS
State:NY
ZIP:14302
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:NONE
CAGE:JO861
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:HOOKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Box:728
CAGE:JO861
Company Name:OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORP (OXYCHEM)SHORT ABBREVIAT
Address:360 RAINBOW BLDVD SOUTH
Box:728
City:NIAGARA FALLS
State:NY
ZIP:14302
Country:US
Phone:1-800-733-3665
CAGE:91784

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM SULFIDE NONAHYDRATE (% OF H*20 IN CRYSTAL FORM:35% &
    NA*2S CONTENT:62-62%
CAS:1313-84-4
RTECS #:WE1925000
Fraction by Wt: >99%

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

Effects of Overexposure:SKIN/EYES:CAUSES SEV BURNS.REMOVES
    HAIR;INGEST:IRRIT MUC MEMB,GI TRACT;INHAL;FORMS H*2S,IRRIT RESP.

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H*2O. EYES:FLUSH W. H*2O. INGESTED:DON'T
    INDUCE VOMITING. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF
    NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. NEVER GIVE
    ANYTHING  BY MOUTH TO UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
    CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DUST MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE
    W/AIR.THERMAL DECOMPOSITION GIVES SO+2 & NA*20 & FORM NAOH W/H*20

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIM IGNITION SOURCES.WEAR PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT.STOP LEAK W/O RISK.SWEEP CAREFULLY & PLACE IN DRY
    CONTAINER & REUSE IF POSSIBLE;IF CANNOT BE REUSED,DISSOLVE IN WATER
    & OXIDIZE TO SULFATE & THIOSULFATE	BEFORE DISCHARGING TO SEWER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED,LOW
    FIRE RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.KEEP CONTAINERS
    CLOSED. MAINTAIN STRICT HYGIENE FOR CHEM HANDLING.
Other Precautions:KEEP SEPARATE FROM ACIDS,OXIDIZING MATL OR
    CARBONACEOUS MATL.AREA DRAINAGE SHOULD BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM
    ACID-CONTAINING SEWERS.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST/MIST RESPIR
Ventilation:MECH(GEN)OR LOCAL EXHAUST THAT PROVIDES ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IMP. & FULL PROT./BOOTS,EYEWASH FNT, O*2
    SUPPLY,SAFSHW.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS #758-D FM MFR DATED:MARCH 72.

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

HCC:B1
Spec Gravity:1.85
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW TO BUFF COLORED FLAKES/SOLID W/CHARCTR ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG/WEAK ACIDS; OXIDIZING MATL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SO*2,NA/20,H*2S GAS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
    DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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