MALLINCKRODT -- MANGANESE SULFATE  -- 6810-00N034395
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MANGANESE SULFATE
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N034395
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT
Box:800
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40362
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-539-1600
Emergency Phone Num:314-539-1600
CAGE:ZA916
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT MEDICAL, INC
Address:2703 WAGNER PLACE
Box:M
City:MARYLAND HEIGHTS
State:MO
ZIP:63043
Country:US
Phone:314-770-7800
CAGE:ZA916
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:MANGANESE, MONOSULFATE, MONOHYDRATE;
CAS:10034-96-5
RTECS #:OP0893500

Ingred Name:MANGANESE (II) SULFATE (1:1)
CAS:7785-87-7
RTECS #:OP1050000

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHAL:MAY IRRIT RESP TRACT.
    ABSORP OF INORGANIC MANGANESE SALTS THRU LUNGS IS POOR BUT MAY
    OCCUR IN CHRONIC POISONING. INGEST:EXCESS AMTS MAY CAUSE ABDOM
    PAIN/NAUS. POORLY ABSORBED THRU GUT, INO RGANIC MANGANESE SALTS MAY
    PRDCE HYPOGLYCEMIA & DECREASED CALCIUM BLOOD LEVELS SHOULD
    ABSORPTION OCCUR.(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:SKIN:NO ADVERSE EFTS EXPECTED.EYE:NO
    ADVERSE EFTS EXPECTED BUT DUST MAY CAUSE MECH IRRIT.CHRONIC
    EXPOS:CHRONIC MANGANESE POIS CAN RESULT FROM EXCESS INHAL EXPOS TO
    MANGANESE DUST & INVOLVES I MPAIRMENT OF CNS.EARLY SYMP INCL
    SLUGGISHNESS/SLEEPINESS/WEAK IN LEGS.ADVANCED CASES HAVE SHOWN
    FIXED (SUPP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY
    FUNCTION MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECT OF THIS SUBSTANCE.

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MD ATTN FOR ANY BRTHG
    DIFFICULTY. INGEST:INDUCE VOM IMMED BY GIVING TWO GLASSES OF WATER
    & STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO
    UNCONSCIOUS PERSO N. CALL PHYSICIAN IMMED. SKIN:WASH EXPOSED AREA
    W/SOAP & WATER. GET MD ADVICE IF IRRIT DEVELOPS. EYE:WASH THORO
    W/RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. GET MD ADVICE IF IRRITATION
    DEVELOPS.

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

Flash Point:NON-HAZARDOUS
Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR
    DISPOSAL. VACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO AVOID DUST
    DISPERSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
    STORED IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF THE TLV IS EXCEEDED, A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR MAY BE WORN UP TO TEN TIMES THE TLV. CONSULT
    RESPIRATOR SUPPLIER FOR DETAILS.
Ventilation:A SYS OF LOCAL & GENERAL EXHAUST IS REC TO KEEP EMPLOYEE
    EXPOS BELOW. LOCAL EXHAUST PREFERRED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:CLEAN BODY-COVERING CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BP:1562F, 850C DECOMPOSES. EFTS OF OVEREXP:FACIAL EXPRESSION, EMOTIONAL
    DISTURBANCES, SPASTIC GAIT, AND FALLING. REPEATED INGESTIONS MAY
    CAUSE LETHARGY AND EDEMA.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SUPP DATA
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1292F,700C
Spec Gravity:2.95
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:PALE PINK GRANULAR POWDER. ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
POWDERED METALS, STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS TOXIC FUMES OF SULFUR AND
    MANGANESE OXIDES WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DELIVERED TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. DISPOSE OF IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS .

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