MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- CALCIUM FLUORIDE  -- 6810-00-490-3998
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CALCIUM FLUORIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-490-3998
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Emergency Phone Num:(314)982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
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:CALCIUM FLUORIDE
CAS:7789-75-5
RTECS #:EW1760000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
OSHA PEL:2.5 MG/M3 (F)
ACGIH TLV:2.5 MG/M3 (F); 8990

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

Effects of Overexposure:INH:SLIGHT IRRT;ING:MAY CAUSE
    VOMIT/DIARRHEA;SKIN:NO ADVRS EFFECT;EYES:DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION

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

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.GET MD FOR BREATHG
    DIFFICULTY;INGEST:IMMED INDUCE VOMIT BY GIVING 2 GL OF
    WATER/MILK.NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.GET MD IMMED;SKIN:WASH
    W/SOAP & WATER.GET MD IRRIT OCCURS;EY ES:FLUSH W/H*2O FOR 15 MIN.
    GET MED ATTN IMMED.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
    CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD

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

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL REQUIRE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
    & RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FROM DUST.COLLECT BY SCOOPING,MOPPING OR
    WET VACUUMING AS APPROPRIATE.COLLECTED WASTE MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO
    A CLOSED METAL CONTA INER.DO NOT FLUSH TO THE SEWER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
    COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
    CONTAINERS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
    CLOTHING CONTACT.

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

Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM MFR DATED:04 SEP 85,CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2500C(4532F
Spec Gravity:3.18
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER.ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT KNOWN

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

Waste Disposal Methods:COLLECTED WASTE MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO A
    CLOSED,PREFERABLY METAL,CONTAINER AND SENT TO A RCRA-APPROVED WASTE
    DISPOSAL FACILITY.ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS; CWA/CERCLA RQ: L BS

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