J.T. BAKER COMPANY -- IRON POWDER, 2228  -- 6810-00N027356
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:IRON POWDER, 2228
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N027356
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T. BAKER COMPANY
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
CAGE:70829
=== Contractor Identification ===
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:IRON; (IRON POWDER)
CAS:7439-89-6
RTECS #:NO4565500
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHAL: IRRITATION OF UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN/EYE CONTACT: IRRITATION. SKIN
    ABSORPTION/INGESTION: NONE IDENTIFIED. CHRONIC EFFECTS: NONE
    IDENTIFIED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:INGEST: CALL MD. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.
    INDUCE VOMITING. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
    SKIN: FL USH W/WATER. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE POWDERED GRAPHITE, POWDERED SALT, OR POWDERED
    LIMESTONE. DO NOT USE WATER, CARBON DIOXIDE, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DUST MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE WITH AIR.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SHUT OFF
    IGNITION SOURCES; NO FLARES, SMOKING, OR FLAMES IN AREA. WITH CLEAN
    SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND
    COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA.  FLUSH SPILL AREA W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, OR
    FLAME. ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED.
    DUST MAY FORM FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE W/AIR. AVOID CONTACT
    W/EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATHE DUST. USE W/ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION. WASH THOROU GHLY AFTER HANDLING.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
    APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
    FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:4982F,2750C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2795F,1535C
Spec Gravity:7.87 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE (<0.1%)
Appearance and Odor:SILVER-WHITE TO GRAY POWDER.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, WATER, MINERAL ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AIR, MOISTURE, DUSTING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE W/ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL,
    STATE, AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE
    NUMBER: D001 (IGNITABLE WASTE).

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