MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- DIMETHYLGLYOXIME  -- 6810-01-082-5414
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:DIMETHYLGLYOXIME
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-082-5414
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Emergency Phone Num:314 982 5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred
    Name:DIMETHYLGLYOXIME;DIACETYLDIOXIME;2,3-DIISONITROSOBUTANE;2,3-BU
    TANEDIONEDIOXIME;CAS #95454
CAS:95-45-4
RTECS #:EK2975000

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

Effects of Overexposure:INH:NUISANCE DUST.MAY IRRIT MUC MEMBRN;ING:NOT
    KNOWN BY MFR;SKIN/EYES:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.

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

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.GET MD FOR BREATHG
    DIFFICULTY;INGEST:IMMED INDUCE VOMIT BY GIVING 2 GL OF
    WATER/MILK.NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.GET MD IMMED;SKIN;WASH
    W/SOAP & WATER.GET MD IF IRRIT OCCURS ;EYES:FLUSH W/H*2O FOR 15
    MIN.GET MED ATTN IMMED.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY,DRY CHEM,ALCOHOL FOAM,OR CARBON
    DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
    CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD

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

Spill Release Procedures:CLEAN-UP PERONS MAY REQUIR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
    & RESP PROTECTION FROM DUST.COLLECT SPILLED MATL BY
    SWEEPING,PICKING OR SCOOPING & TRANSFER TO A CLOSED,PREFERABLE
    METAL CONTAINER SUITABLE FOR SHIPPING. AVOID RAISING DUST.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
    COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE;ISOLATE FROM
    OXIDIZING MATL.KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF HEAT/FLAM
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
    CONTAINRS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
    CLOTHING CONTACT.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST/MIST RESPIR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATED 20AUG85,CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD.

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

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE-OFF WHITE POWDER.ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS,STRONG ACIDS & REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT/IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS OXIDES OF NITROGEN & CARBON WHEN
    HEATED TO DECOMPOSION

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

Waste Disposal Methods:COLLECTED WASTE MAY BE SHIPPED I/A/W DOT REGS TO
    A RCRA-APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY,OR DISSOLVE/MIX WASTE
    W/COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT & BURN IN A RCRA APPRVD CHEM INCINERATOR
    EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER  & SCRUBBER.COMPL W/ALL LOCAL,STATE & FED
    REGS.

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