RICCA CHEMICAL CO -- 1905 CERIC SULFATE,O.100-0.500 NORMAL  -- 6850-00F047789
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:1905 CERIC SULFATE,O.100-0.500 NORMAL
MSDS Date:09/08/1992
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F047789
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:RICCA CHEMICAL CO
Address:448 W FORK DR
Box:13090
City:ARLINGTON
State:TX
ZIP:76094-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:817-461-5601
Emergency Phone Num:817-461-5601
CAGE:0V553
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:448 W FORK DR
Box:13090
City:ARLINGTON
State:TX
ZIP:76013
Country:US
Phone:817-461-5601
CAGE:0V553

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

Ingred Name:SULFURIC ACID (CONFIRMED HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY IARC - GROUP
    1) *96-1*
CAS:7664-93-9
RTECS #:WS5600000
OSHA PEL:1 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/CUM=IC
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:CERIC SULFATE
CAS:13590-82-4
RTECS #:WS6960000

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000

Ingred Name:NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 2140 MG/KG SULFURIC ACID
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SULFURIC ACID SOLUTIONS ARE CORROSIVE.
    IRRITATION OF EYES, NOSE, THROAT. PULMONARY EDEMA, BRONCHIAL
    EMPHYSEMA, DENTAL EROSION, EYE BURNS, SKIN BURNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:SULFURIC ACID SOLUTIONS ARE CORROSIVE.
    IRRITATION OF EYES, NOSE, THROAT. PULMONARY EDEMA, BRONCHIAL
    EMPHYSEMA, DENTAL EROSION, EYE BURNS, SKIN BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASE.
    PRE-EXISTING EYE PROBLEMS & SKIN DISORDERS.

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

First Aid:EYES: IRRIGATE IMMEDIATELY W/LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER. SKIN:
    WATER FLUSH IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NECESSARY. INGESTION: DILUTE IMMEDIATELY
    W/WATER/ MILK. DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN
    ALL CASES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:MOP UP & WASH AREA W/SODA ASH SOLUTION.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NORMAL ROOM VENTILATION IS ADEQUATE.
Ventilation:NORMAL ROOM VENTILATION IS ADEQUATE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS/GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT/APRON.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:32F
Spec Gravity:1.02
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, ORANGE ODORLESS LIQUID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ADD SLOWLY TO LARGE VOLUME OF AGITATED SOLUTION
    OF SODA ASH & SLAKED LIME. DISCHARGE NEUTRALIZED SOLUTION TO DRAIN
    W/EXCESS WATER. DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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