RHODIA INC -- TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, DODECAHYDRATE -- 6810-01-038-1175 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE, DODECAHYDRATE
MSDS Date:08/12/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-038-1175
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:RHODIA INC
Address:PROSPECT PLAINS RD, CN 7500
City:CRANBURY
State:NJ
ZIP:08512-7500
Country:US
Info Phone Num:609-860-3435/800-243-5052
Emergency Phone Num:(800)424-9300
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:RHXDX
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:JEM SALES INC   INCHEMCO DIV
Address:430 LAVENDER DR
Box:City:ROME
State:GA
ZIP:30165-2262
Country:US
Phone:706-232-1709
Contract Num:SP0450-99-M-C059
CAGE:0AZD7
Company Name:RHODIA INC
Address:PROSPECT PLAINS RD, CN 7500
Box:City:CRANBURY
State:NJ
ZIP:08512-7500
Country:US
Phone:609-860-3435/800-243-5052
CAGE:RHXDX

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

Ingred Name:TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE DODECAHYDRATE
CAS:10101-89-0
RTECS #:TC9575000
= Wt:100.
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE BURNS,
    IRRITATION, PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE CORNEA, SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE
    BURNS, IRRITATION. IRRITATION LIKELY TO BE MORE SEVERE IF SKIN IS
    MOIST OR WET. INHALATION MAY CAUSE UPP ER RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION, DAMAGE RO RESPIRATORY TRACT AND LUNGS. INGESTION MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION, CORROSION, BURNS TO MOUTH & ESOPHAGUS. ASPIRATION
    OF THE SWALLOWED OR VOMITED PRODUCT CAN CAUSE  SEVERE PULMONARY
    COMPLICATIONS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY
    INGREDIENT DESIGNATED BY IARC, NTP, ACGIH OR OSHA AS PROBABLE OR
    SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES-IRRITATION, BURNS, CORNEAL DAMAGE.
    SKIN-BURNS, IRRITATION. INHALED-COUGHING, CHEST PAIN, SHORTNESS OF
    BREATH, UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, SERIOUS DAMAGE TO LUNGS
    & RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGE STED-IRRITATION, CORROSION, BURNS TO
    MOUTH & ESOPHAGUS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INHALATION MAY AGGRAVATE EXISTING
    CHRONIC RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SUCH AS ASTHMA, EMPHYSEMA OR
    BRONCHITIS. SKIN CONTACT MAY AGGRAVATE EXISTING SKIN DISEASES.

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

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, LIFTING LIDS.
    SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION (OPHTHALMOLOGIST).
    SKIN-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER AND SOAP FOR 15 MINUTES. SEEK
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. REMO VE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES & SHOES.
    INHALED-REMOVE VICTIM FROM SOURCE OF EXPOSURE. GIVE OXYGEN IF
    BREATHING DIFFICULT. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NOT BREATHING.
    SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTED-IF CO NSCIOUS & ALERT, GIVE 2-3
    GLASSES WATER. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:NOT COMBUSTIBLE. USE EXTINGUISHING METHOD SUITABLE
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROCTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT COMBUSTIBLE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR VACUUM UP & PLACE IN AN APPROPRIATE
    CLOSED CONTAINER. CLEAN UP RESIDUAL MATERIAL BY WASHING AREA WITH
    WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN AN AREA THAT IS COOL, DRY,
    WELL-VENTILATED, AWAY FROM FOODSTUFFS OR ANIMAL FEED. STORE IN
    TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINERS.	AVOID DIRECT OR PROLONGED CONTACT WITH
    SKIN OR EYES. AVOID BREATHING DUST S. DO NOT INGEST.
Other Precautions:POTENTIALLY DEADLY CARBON MONOXIDE GAS CAN FORM IN
    ENCLOSED AREA OR TANKS WHEN ALKALINE PRODUCTS CONTACT MATERIALS
    THAT CONTAIN SUGARS.DO NOT ENTER SUCH AREAS UNTIL THEY HAVE BEEN
    WELL-VENTILATED & CA RBON MONOXIDE & OXYGEN LEVELS HAVE BEEN
    DETERMINED SAFE.CONTINUE TO MONITOR ATMOSPHERE WHILE PERSONN EL ARE
    IN ENCLOSURE

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

Respiratory Protection:WHEN RESPIRATORS ARE REQUIRED, SELECT NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED EQUIPEMENT BASED ON ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATIONS & IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROPRIATE REGULATORY
    STANDARDS AND/OR INDUSTRIAL RECOMM ENDATIONS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION AT THE POINT OF GENERATION.
Protective Gloves:GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS OR SPLASH PROOF GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:SUITABLE LONG-SLEEVED CLOTHING. EMERGENCY
    EYE WASH MUST BE READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE WORK AREA.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS & FACE CAREFULLY BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, USING TOBACCO, APPLYING COSMETICS OR USING THE TOILET.
    WASH EXPOSED SKIN PROMPTLY TO REMOVE ACCIDENTAL SPLASHES OR CONTACT
    WITH THIS MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT STORE, USE AND/OR CONSUME FOODS, BEVERAGES, TOBACCO PRODUCTS OR
    COSMETICS IN AREAS WHERE THIS MATERIAL IS STORED.

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

HCC:V1
Melt/Freeze Pt:=75.C, 167.F
Decomp Temp:=77.2C, 171.F
pH:11.8@ 1 WT/WT%
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE 30 WT/WT%@25C
Appearance and Odor:WHITE GRANULES SOLID, ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS. MAGNESIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SODIUM, OXIDES OF
    PHOSPHORUS.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:EYE IRRITATION, RABBIT: CORROSIVE. SKIN
    IRRITATION, RABBIT: NON-RRITATING, UNCOVERED; 4 HRS. SKIN
    IRRITATION, RABBIT: CORROSIVE, COVERED; 24 HRS. DERMAL TOXICITY:
    NONE FOUND. RESPIRATORY IRRITATION: N O TEST DATA FOUND. INHALATION
    TOXICITY: NO TEST DATA FOUND. ORAL TOXICITY: LD50, RAT: 7400 MG/KG.
    CHRONIC TOXICITY: THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY SUBSTANCES THAT
    ARE CONSIDERED BY OSHA, NTP, IARC  OR ACGIH TO BE "PROBABLE" OR
    "SUSPECTED" HUMAN CARCINOGENS.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: NO DATA FOUND. CHEMICAL FATE
    INFORMATION: NO DATA FOUND.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE: NO. CHEMICAL ADDITIONS,
    PROCESSING OR OTHERWISE ALTERING THIS PRODUCT MAY MAKE THE WASTE
    MANAGEMENT INFORMATION PRESENTED INCOMPLETE, INACCURATE OR
    OTHERWISE INAPPROPRIATE. BE ADV ISED THAT STATE & LOCAL
    REQUIREMENTS FOR WASTE DISPOSAL MAY BE MORE RESTRICTIVE OR
    OTHERWISE DIFFERE NT FROM FEDERAL LAWS & REGULATIONS.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:THE LISTED TRANSPORTATION CLASSIFICATION DOES NOT
    ADDRESS REGULATORY VARIATIONS DUE TO CHANGES IN PACKAGE SIZE, MODE
    OF SHIPMENT OR OTHER REGULATORY DESCRIPTORS. SHIPPINGS NAME:
    ENVIRONEMENTALLY HAZAR DOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, NOS. TECHNICAL
    SHIPPING NAME: SODIUM PHOSPHATE, TRIBASIC. ID NUMBER: UN3077.
    PACKING GROUP: III. LABEL(S): CLASS 9. EMERGENCY GUIDE: 171.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:SARA III HAZARD CLASS: FIRE-NO, REACTIVE-NO,
    RELEASE-NO, ACUTE HEALTH-YES, CHRONIC HEALTH-NO. SARA EXTREMELY
    HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (EHS)/CERCLA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: TRISODIUM
    PHOSPHATE DODECAHYDRATE C ERCLA/SARA RQ=5000 LBS.
Federal Regulatory Information:FDA STATUS: 21 CFR 182.1778 SODIUM
    PHOSPHATE.
State Regulatory Information:THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY
    COMPONENTS THAT AREA REGULATED UNDER CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65.

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