FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO -- GYPSUM;PLASTER OF PARIS  -- 6810-00-956-6275
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:GYPSUM;PLASTER OF PARIS
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-956-6275
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO
Emergency Phone Num:201 796 7100
CAGE:94480
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
Address:52 FADEM ROAD.DOMESTIC DIVISION
City:SPRINGFIELD
State:NJ
ZIP:07081
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:94480

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

Ingred Name:PLASTER OF PARIS (CALCIUM SULFATE DIHYDRATE)
CAS:10101-41-4
RTECS #:EW4150000
Fraction by Wt: 100%.
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

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

First Aid:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES; FOR EYES FLUSH WITH WATER
    FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP SPILLAGE AND PLACE IT IN A BEAKER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE
Ventilation:NONE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LABORATORY COAT OR APRON.
Supplemental Safety and Health
TLV VALUE FROM DOCUMENTATION OF THE TLV FOR SUBSTANCES IN WORKROOM AIR,
    19,76.

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

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE ODORLESS POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID HEATING TO DECOMPOSITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION CAN
    LIBERATE SO*3 FUMES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN LANDFILL.

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