CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC COMPANY -- THERMIT  -- 6810-00-T71-3452
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:THERMIT
MSDS Date:03/17/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-T71-3452
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
Address:11222 MELROSE AVE
City:FRANKLIN, PARK
State:IL
ZIP:60131
Country:US
Info Phone Num:708-451-0150
Emergency Phone Num:(800)424-9300
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:39094-01
Preparer's Name:R.M. CARLSON
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:CENC1
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO (FORMERLY IN FRANKLIN PARK, IL.)
Address:8315 LEE HWY
Box:City:FAIRFAX
State:VA
ZIP:22031
Country:US
Phone:800-621-4778
CAGE:11273
Company Name:CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
Address:11222 MELROSE AVE
Box:City:FRANKLIN, PARK
State:IL
ZIP:60131
Country:US
Phone:708-451-0150
CAGE:CENC1

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

Ingred Name:NONHAZARDOUS
= Wt:100.
Code:F

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

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: IRRITATION, MAINLY MECHANICAL,
    POSSIBLE TO SKIN, EYES, LUNGS AND GI TRACT. CHRONIC: POSSIBLE LUNG
    DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PREEXISTING
    RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE.

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASH EXPOSED AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET MEDICAL
    AADVICE IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS. EYE: WASH THOROUGHLY WITH RUNNING
    WATER. GET MEDICAL ADVICE IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS. DO NOT RUB.
    INHALATION: IF N OT BREATHING,  GIVE ARTIFICIAL  RESPIRATION. IF
    BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,  GIVE OXYGEN. CALL A PHYSICIAN.  INGEST: IF
    SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY BY GIVING 2 GLASSES OF WATER
    & STICKING FINGE R DOWN THROAT. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN
    UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

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

Extinguishing Media:SMOTHER WITH SUITABLE DRY POWDER (I.E. SAND).
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN EVENT OF FIRE WEAR FULL PROTIVE CLOTHING &
    NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPCE
    OPERATED IN PRESSURE DEMAND/OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. AVOID
    WATER BECAUSE OF ALUMI NUM'S REACTIVE NATURE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD IF EXPOSED TO
    IGNITION SOURCE. GENERATES A GREAT DEAL OF HEAT UPON IGNITION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID MOISTURE, REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF
    IGNITION. VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL MAY
    REQUIRE PROTECTION FROM INHALATION OF DUST. SPILLS: CLEAN UP IN A
    MANNER THAT DOES NOT DISPERSE  DUST INTO THE AIR. USE NON-SPARKING
    TOOLS. PICK UP FOR RECOVERY OR DISPOSAL AND PLACE IN A CLOSED
    CONTAINER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL LOCATION. KEEP
    CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:READ LABEL ON CONTAINER BEFORE USING. FOR LABORATORY
    USE ONLY. NOT FOR DRUG, FOOD, OR HOUSEHOLD USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH
    OF CHILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION: RECOMMENDED. MECHANICAL
    (GENERAL) VENTILATIONS: RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:VINYL OR RUBBER.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRAY/BLACK POWDER OR GRANULES.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS AND BASES
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF ALUMINUM AND IRON.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL: WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR
    RECLAMATION MAY BE DISPOSED IN A RCRA-APPROVED WASTE FACILITY.
    DISCHARGE, TREATMENT OR DISPOSAL MAY BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL, STATE
    OR LOCAL LAWS.

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