JOST CHEMICAL INC -- AMMONIUM CITRATE DIBASIC  -- 6810-00N043258
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM CITRATE DIBASIC
MSDS Date:02/15/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N043258
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:JOST CHEMICAL INC
Address:3260 BRANNON ST
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63139
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-352-0787
Emergency Phone Num:314-352-0787
CAGE:JSTCH
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:JOST CHEMICAL INC
Address:3260 BRANNON ST
Box:City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63139
Country:US
Phone:314-352-0787
CAGE:JSTCH

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM CITRATE, DIBASIC  (SARA III)
CAS:3012-65-5
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION OF HIGH
    CONCENTRATIONS OF DUST MAY CAUSE NASAL OR LUNG IRRITATION.
    INGEST:CAN PRODUCE GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION. SKIN:CONTACT MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION OR RASH, PARTICULARLY WITH MOIST  SKIN.
    EYES:REDNESS, TEARING, POSSIBLE ABRASION CAN OCCUR. CHRONIC: NO
    INFORMATION FOUND.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MED ATTN FOR ANY BRTHG DFCLTY.
    INGEST:GIVE SEVERAL GLASSES WATER TO DILUTE & INDUCE VOMIT BY
    GIVING IPECAC SYRUP/BY PLACING FINGER @ BACK OF THROAT. NEVER GIVE
    ANYTHING  BY MOUTH TO UNCON PERSON. GET MED ATTN.SKIN:REMOVE ANY
    CONTAMD CLTHG. WASH SKIN THORO. IF IRRIT DEVELOPS GET MED ATTN.
    EYES:WASH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR @ LEAST 15 MIN, LIFTING LOWER &
    UPPER (SUPDAT)

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE IS POSSIBLE AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES
    OR BY CONTACT WITH AN IGNITION SOURCE. NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN
    EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP, SCOOP OR PICK UP SPILLED MATERIAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A 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:FOR CONDITIONS OF USE WHERE EXPOSURE TO DUST IS
    APPARENT, A NIOSH/MSHA DUST/MIST RESPIRATORY MAY BE WORN.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST SYSTEM WHICH CAPTURES THE CONTAMINANT AT ITS
    SOURCE TO PREVENT DISPERSION INTO WORKROOM AIR.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM SAFETY GOGG & FULL FCSHIELD .
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE BODY COVERINGS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC:EYELIDS OCCAS. GET MED ATTN IMMED.

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

Spec Gravity:1.48
Solubility in Water:100 GMS/100 ML H2O
Appearance and Odor:WHITE OR OFF-WHITE CRYSTALS; SLIGHT AMMONIACAL
    ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS OF USE
    AND STORAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:COLLECTED WASTE MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO A CLOSED,
    PREFERABLY PLASTIC, CONTAINER AND SENT TO AN APPROVED WASTE
    DISPOSAL FACILITY. ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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