DOW CHEMICAL USA -- SODIUM BROMATE  -- 6810-00-264-6513
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM BROMATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-6513
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:DOW CHEMICAL USA
Address:2020 DOW CENTER
City:MIDLAND
State:MI
ZIP:48640-6030
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:NONE KNOWN
CAGE:EO044
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:DOW CHEMICAL CO
Address:100 LARKIN CENTER
Box:City:MIDLAND
State:MI
ZIP:48674
Country:US
Phone:800-258-2436
CAGE:96717
Company Name:DOW CHEMICAL USA
Address:2020 DOW CENTER
City:MIDLAND
State:MI
ZIP:48640-6030
Country:US
CAGE:EO044

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM BROMATE;(TLV PER MFR) WT% >99.5
CAS:7789-38-0
RTECS #:EF8750000
Fraction by Wt: 99.5%
ACGIH TLV:10MG/CUM

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

Effects of Overexposure:SKIN/EYES:MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION:INGEST:TOXIC,CAUSING CNS PARALYSIS.MAY FORM
    METHEMOGLOBIN.

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

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
    NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH;
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, OR OTHER
    SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA IF YELLOW OR RED BROWN FUMES PRESENT
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IN PRESENCE OF COMBUSTIBLES,IT IS
    SHOCK-SENSITIVE & HAS EXTREMELY HIGH EXPLOSION POTENTIAL

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

Spill Release Procedures:SM SPL: TAKE UP WITH SAND, OR OTHER NONCOMB.
    ABSORB MATL THEN FLUSH AREA WITH H*20. SM DRY SPL: SHOVEL INTO DRY
    CONTRS, THEN FLUSH AREA W/H*20.LG SPLS:DIKE FAR AHEAD OF SPL FOR
    LATER DISPOSAL. NO CONT ACT W/SPILLED MATL. STOP LK.ELIM IGN
    SOURCES.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED,LOW
    FIRE RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.KEEP CONTAINERS
    CLOSED. MAINTAIN STRICT HYGIENE FOR CHEM HANDLING.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM COMBUSTIBLES.DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
    AVOID SKIN/CLOTHING CONTACT.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST MASK/DUST RESPIR
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS W ADEQUATE VENT.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM DOW CHEMICAL DATE:7/28/72; MFR SPECIFIED PRODUCT IS 99.5%
    MINIMUM IN PURITY.

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

HCC:D1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Spec Gravity:3.34
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE SOLID/POWDER.ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG REDUCERS,ORGANIC MATL & FLAMMABLE LIQUID/SOLIDS,ACID
Stability Condition to Avoid:SHOCK,HEAT,IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BROMINE & OXYGEN WHEN HEATED TO 381C

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

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
    DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.CONTACT DOW
    CHEMICAL FOR DISPOSAL OF SOLIDS.

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