J T BAKER INC -- CHLORAL HYDRATE, 1570  -- 6810-00N058937
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CHLORAL HYDRATE, 1570
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N058937
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LN
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-582-2537
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:CHLORAL HYDRATE
CAS:302-17-0
RTECS #:FM8750000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL,RAT) 48 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INGEST: HEADACHE, NAUSEA,
    VOMITING, DIZZINESS, GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION.
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:INGEST: CALL MD. IF INGESTED, IF CONSCIOUS, IMMED INDUCE
    VOMITING. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTF
    RESP. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. EYE: IMMEDIATELY
    FLUSH WITH PLE NTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN: FLUSH
    W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL
    INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER & COVER; REMOVE AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA
    W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CNTNR TIGHTLY CLSD. SUITABLE FOR
    ANY GENL CHEMICAL STOR AREA. KEEP PROD OUT OF LIGHT. STOR COLOR
    CODE: ORANGE(GENL STOR).
Other Precautions:NOTE: WHEN HANDLING LIQUID PRODUCTS, SECONDARY
    PROTECTIVE CONTAINERS MUST BE USED FOR CARRYING. AVOID CONTACT
    W/EYES.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
    APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
    FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS.
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA. UNIFORM.
Work Hygienic Practices:AFTER CONTACT WITH SKIN, WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH
    PLENTY OF WATER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:208F,98C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:135F,57C
Spec Gravity:1.91(H*2O=)
Solubility in Water:MODERATE (1-10%)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CRYSTALS W/PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALCOHOLS, CYANIDES, IODINE, STRONG BASES, CARBONATES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AIR, HEAT, LIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHLORINE, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, CARBON
    MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
    FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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