MALLINCKRODT,INC. -- POTASSIUM BROMIDE (0505)  -- 6810-00-222-9695
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM BROMIDE (0505)
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-222-9695
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT,INC.
Emergency Phone Num:(606) 987-7000
CAGE:DO880
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC
Address:675 MCDONNELL BLVD
Box:5840
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63134
Country:US
Phone:314-539-1600
CAGE:37940
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT,INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV.
Box:BOX M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:43061
Country:US
CAGE:DO880

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM BROMIDE (CAS #7758-02-3)
CAS:7758-02-3
RTECS #:TS7650000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

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

Effects of Overexposure:DEPRESSION,EMACIATION & IN SEVERE
    CASES,PSYCHOSIS & MENTAL DETERIORATION.

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

First Aid:EYE-FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS WATER & CALL DOCTOR.SKIN-WASH
    WITH LARGE QUANTITIES WATER.INGESTION-CALL PHYSICIAN & INDUCE
    VOMITING.

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

Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION,EMITS TOXIC
    FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CAREFULLY SCOOP UP & PLACE IN A CONTAINER
    SUITABLE FOR SHIPMENT TO AN APPROVED DISPOSAL AREA.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY PALCE.KEEP CONTAINER
    TIGHTLY CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AGTER HANDLING.SEPARATE FROM
    OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST MASK/DUST RESPIR
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST)
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION. APRONS. SPECIAL IMPERVIOUS
    CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE-2/80.ORAL-HUMAN LDLO=500 MG/KG.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:1435 C
Spec Gravity:2.75
Solubility in Water:53%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BROMINE TRIFLUORIDE,ACIDS & STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION EMITS
    TOXIC FUMES OF BROMIDES.

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

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

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