MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1 CHEMICAL PRODUCT & COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
SODIUM SULFATE, ANHYDROUS, ACS REAGENT
TRADE NAME
CAS NUMBER 7757-82-6
ROI NUMBER 0935S
ND
SYNONYMS
Research Organics
MANUFACTURER/
4353 E 49th Street
SUPPLIER
Cleveland, Ohio
44125 USA
TELEPHONE NUMBERS - 24 HOUR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE:
INFOTRAC 800-535-5053
TELEPHONE NUMBERS - GENERAL ASSISTANCE:
Product Information 800-321-0570
2 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient CAS Number Percentage* Exposure Limits/Health Hazards
Sodium sulfate, anhydrous, ACS 7757-82-6 >=99 % No Exposure limits established by OSHA or
Reagent ACGIH
MAY BE IRRITATING.
*Values do not reflect absolute minimums and maximums; those values may vary from time to time.
3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
No significant adverse health effects are expected to occur during normal industrial handling of this material.
However, always avoid chemical exposures by following safe hygiene procedures and wearing appropriate PPE.
Potential Health Effects Skin
No significant effects are expected to occur following short term exposure. Repeated or prolonged contact with
large amounts of this material may result in irritation.
Potential Health Effect Eyes
Not expected to be irritating. However, prolonged or repeated exposure may cause irritation and conjunctivitis.
Potential Health Effects Inhalation
Under normal conditions, inhalation is not expected to be a problem. However, respiratory tract irritation may
occur if exposed to dusts, fumes or vapors.
Potential Health Effect Ingestion
Not expected to be a health hazard via ingestion. However, ingestion of any chemical should be avoided.
Not a usual route of expousre during industrial handling. This material is mildly toxic via ingestion. It is slowly
absorbed by the alimentary tract and because of osmotic activity, it will draw water into the lumen of the bowel.
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Special Toxic Effects
CAUTION! THE TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF THIS MATERIAL HAVE NOT BEEN FULLY INVESTIGATED.
Target Organs
ND
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
Skin
Wash area thoroughly with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
Eyes
Flush immediately with large amounts of water for at least 20 minutes. Eyelids should be held away from the
eyeball to ensure thorough rinsing. Do not allow victim to rub the affected eye(s).
Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Inhalation
If respiratory irritation or any signs or symptoms of exposure occur, move the person to fresh air.
Get medical attention if cough or other respiratory symptoms develop.
Ingestion
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Get medical attention.
5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Hazardous Combustion Products
MAY EMIT TOXIC AND/OR IRRITATING FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
Extinguishing Media
Use extinguisher media appropriate for surrounding fire.
Basic Fire Fighting Procedure
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, (MSHA/NIOSH approved or equivalent)
and full protective gear. Evacuate the area and fight fire from a safe distance.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
None known to manufacturer.
ND (Solid)
Flash Point Temperature
ND
Autoignition Temperature
ND
Flammability Limits in Air Lower
ND
Flammability Limits in Air Upper
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Emergency Action
Evacuate area endangered by release as required.
Environmental Precautions
If product is released to the environment, take immediate steps to stop the release. Caution should be exercised
regarding personnel safety and exposure to the released product. Notify local authorities and the National
Response Center, if required.
Spill or Leak Procedure
Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a disposal container. Clean up spills immediately under quailfied
supervision observing precautions in Protective Equipment section. Avoid clean up procedures that generate dust
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or result in water pollution.
After removal, scrub the contaminated area with detergent and flush thoroughly with water. Absorb wash liquid
and place in the disposable container. Do not flush to sewer. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which
lead to waterways.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Use only in a well ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin,eyes and on clothing. Empty containers may contain
material residue. Do not reuse. Do not eat, drink or smoke in areas of use or storage.
Minimize dust generation during handling and contact.
Wash hands thoroughly before eating, drinking or smoking.
Storage
Store at room temperature.
HYGROSCOPIC
Keep containers tightly closed and upright when not in use.
Storage Hazards
Store away from strong acids, strong bases, aluminum, and magnesium.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Contols
Facilities using or storing this material should be equipped with an eyewash station and safety shower.
Local exhaust ventilation, process enclosures, and other forms of engineering controls are the preferred means for
controlling exposures.
Eye Protection PPE
Do not wear contact lenses when working with this substance.
Avoid eye contact with this material. Wear chemical safety glasses with side shields or chemical safety goggles.
Skin Protection PPE
Avoid skin contact with this material. Use appropriate chemical protective gloves when handling.
Showering and changing into street clothing after work is recommended.
Respiratory Protection PPE
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits.
A NIOSH approved dust respirator should be used as a precautionary measure when airborne contaminants may
occur.
Contact the manufacturer of your respiratory protection equipment for further information and/or recommendations.
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA 1910.134 requirements must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant a respirators use.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
WHITE POWDER
Boiling Point ND
Melting Point 888C
Freezing Point ND
Vapor Density ND
Vapor Pressure ND
Specific Gravity 2.671
Molecular Formula Na2SO4
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Molecular Weight 142.0
pH 5%; 5.2 - 9.2@25C
10 STABILITY REACTIVITY
Stability/Incompatibility
Stable under normal conditions of use.
Reacts violently with Magnesium.
At a temperature of 800C, Sodium Sulfate and Aluminum will explode.
Incompatible with strong mineral acids and strong bases.
Decomposition Products
Combustion may produce Sulfur Oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization
Will not occur.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TUMORIGENIC DATA:
Subcutaneous TDLo - mouse = 806 mg/kg/26W-I (Toxic Effects: Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by
RTECS criteria; Skin and Appendages - tumors).
REPRODUCTIVE DATA:
Oral TDLo - mouse = 16 g/kg, female 8-12 days after conception (Toxic Effects: Reproductive - Effects on
Newborn - other neonatal measures or effects).
Parenteral TDLo - mouse = 60 mg/kg, female 8 days after conception (Toxic Effects: Reproductive - Effects on
Embryo or Fetus - fetotoxicity (except death); Specific Developmental Abnormalities - musculaoskeletal system).
Only selected toxicological data is presented here. See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAUTION! THE TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF THIS MATERIAL HAVE NOT BEEN FULLY
INVESTIGATED. FOLLOW GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICES WHEN HANDLING.
Routes of Exposure
Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact.
LD50
REGISTRY OF THE TOXIC EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES(RTECS)
RTECS # WE1650000 (listed as: Sodium Sulfate (2:1))
NO ORAL LD50 IN RATS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Oral LD50 - mouse = 5989 mg/kg. Intravenous LDLo - mouse = 1220 mg/kg. Intravenous LD50 - rabbit = 1220
mg/kg.
Only selected data is presented here. See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Carcinogenicity
NOT LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
EcoToxicological Information
DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE.
Chemical Fate Information
DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal
Under RCRA, it is the responsibility of the user of the product to determine, at the time of disposal, whether the
product meets RCRA criteria for hazardous waste.
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If the material is determined to be a hazardous waste, the transportation, storage, treatment and disposal of this
waste material must be conducted in compliance with 40 CFR 262, 263, 264, 268 and 270. Disposal can occur
only in properly permitted facilities.
Contact your local disposal service provider(s) for appropriate method(s) of disposal.
14 TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Department of Transportation (DOT) Requirements
Proper Shipping Name NOT REGULATED
Hazard Class NA UN/NA Code NA
Packaging Group NA
Reportable Quantity None
Labels Required NA
Marine Pollutant (49 CFR 172.101 Appendix B) No
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Federal Regulations
This product is listed on the Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances under the Toxic
Substances Control Act(TSCA). TSCA Sections 8(b), 8(d), and 8(e).
EPA TSCA Test Submission (TSCATS) Data Base, January 2001.
EPA Gentox Program 1988, Negative: Cell transform.-SA7/SHE
EPA FIFRA 1988 Pesticide subject to registration or re-registration. (FEREAC 54,7740,1989)
EPA FIFRA 1998 Status of Pesticide: CANCELLED (Rainbow Reprot, Spring 1998: -,320,1998)
NOHS 1974: HZD 81663; TNF 94825 (est); NIS 311; NOS 160; TNE 866411 (est)
NOES 1983: HZD 81663; TNF 68367 (est); NIS 311; NOS 202; TNE 1332131 (est); TFE 543877
(est)
State Regulations
Based on available information this material does not contain any components or
chemicals currently known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
reproductive harm at levels which would be subject to Proposition 65.
Reformulation, use or processing of this product may affect its composition and would
require re-evaluation
MASSACHUSETTS Haz. Substance codes: F9
PENNSYLVANIA Haz. Substance code: E
International Regulations
CANADA: Domestic Substances List / Non-Confidential.
OEL=MAK
Listed on chemical list(s) in the following countries: JAPAN, AUSTRALIA, KOREA,
PHILLIPINES, CHINA
International Phrases
R- ND Not Determined
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S- 36 Wear suitable protective clothing.
EINECS - 231-820-9
SARA TITLE III RATINGS
Immediate Delayed Fire Pressure Reactivity SARA 313
Hazard Hazard Hazard Hazard Hazard Chemical
NFPA Ratings
Health Flammability Reactivity Special Hazards
- - - -
HMIS RATINGS
Health Flammabilty Reactivity Personal Protection
Equipment
1 0 0 E
16 OTHER INFORMATION
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12/1/1999
Completed On: 4/20/2004 Replaces Sheet Dated:
Completed By: Environmental and Safety Department
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