FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV. -- POTASSIUM HYDROGEN SULFATE -- 6810-00D003195 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM HYDROGEN SULFATE
MSDS Date:04/17/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D003195
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO
Address:2000 PARK LN
Box:City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15275
Country:US
Phone:412-490-8586
CAGE:22527
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROGEN SULFATE, SOLID
CAS:7646-93-7
RTECS #:TS7200000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 2340 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:**CORROSIVE,MODERATELY TOXIC**
    EYES:MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION.SKIN:MAY CAUSE SEVERE
    IRRITATION.INGEST:MAY CAUSE GI TRACT IRRITATION.INHAL:MAY CAUSE
    SEVERE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.CHRONIC:DAMAGE TO MO UTH AND LUNGS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THERE ARE NO INGREDIENTS ABOVE 0.1%
    WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS BY NTP,IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:INGEST:PAIN,BURNS,DIFFICULTY SWALLOWING AND
    WITH SPEECH,EDEMA OF THE EPIGLOTIS AND
    SHOCK.SKIN/EYES:DERMATITIS/CONJUCTIVITIS,PAIN AND
    BURNS.INHAL:COUGHING,CHOKING,PAIN,BURNS.POSSIBLE PULMONARY EDEMA(5-
    72 HRS WITH TIGHT CHEST,FRITHY SPUTUM,CYANOSIS,DIZZINESS,LOW BLOOD
    PRESSURE,HIGH PULSE RATE).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH SOAP OR MILD
    DETERGENT AND WATER.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.EYES:FLUSH WITH NORMAL
    SALINE OR WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.INHAL:REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR .MAINTAIN AIRWAY AND BLOOD PRESSURE.GIVE OXYGEN OR
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.INGEST:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.IF
    CONSCIOUS,GIVE WATER OR MILK.FOR SPONTANEOUS VOMITING,KEEP HEAD
    LOWER THAN HIPS.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG,DRY CHEMICAL,CARBON DIOXIDE,FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.FIGHT FIRE FROM UPWIND.COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY BURN;DOES NOT READILY IGNITE.DO NOT
    USE WATER DIRECTLY ON THIS MATERIAL.IF LARGE AMOUNTS OF COMBUST
    MATLS ARE INVOLVED USE WATER SPRAY/FOG IN FLOODING AMTS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED MATERIAL.SOAK UP WITH
    NON-COMBUSTIBLE INERT ADSORBANT(EG.CLAY);PLACE COLLECTED MATERIAL
    IN AN APPROPRIATE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL;CLEAN SPILL AREA TO REMOVE
    SLIPPERINESS.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.KEEP AWAY FROM
    COMBUSTIBLE AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:FLAMMABLE ,POISONOUS GASES ACCUMULATE IN TANK AND
    HOPPER CARS.AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT.DO NOT INHALE DUST.

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

Respiratory Protection:WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ARE LACKING OR IN
    ENCLOSED SPACES USE EITHER A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR
    A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST AND MISTS,DEPENDING ON
    THE AIRBORN CONCENTRA TION.
Ventilation:LOCAL VENTILATION AT THE WORKSITE;MECHANICAL(GENERAL
    DILUTION) VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICALLY RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye Protection:SPLASH OR DUST-PROOF GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,AS NEEDED.PROVIDE A
    LOCAL EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:EXECISE GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICES.WASH HANDS
    AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH IS ACIDIC IN SOLUTION.

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

HCC:C1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:=213.9C, 417.F
Spec Gravity:2.322
pH:SUPPL.
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CRYSTALLINE SOLID WITH SULFUR ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NIL

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS,ACID FUMES,ALKALI METALS,BASES,OXIDIZERS.CORRODES STEEL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE,CARBON MONOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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