MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
LaMOTTE COMPANY
PO BOX 329 - CHESTERTOWN - MARYLAND - 21620
TELEPHONE # FOR INFORMATION 410-778-3100
24 Hour Emergency Number (CHEM-TEL) 800-255-3924
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Nitrogen Indicator Powder Code Nr. 5703
2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS # TSCA # % PEL TLV
^ Manganous Sulfate Monohydrate 10034-96-5 7785-87-7 1.5 C 5 mg/cubic m C 5 mg/cubic m
dust,as Mn dust,as Mn
^ Zinc Dust 7440-66-6 6 N/E 10 mg/cubic m
Barium Sulfate 7727-43-7 63 10 mg/cubic m 10mg/cubic m
(dust) (dust)
Sulfanilamide 63-74-1 <1 N/E N/E
N-1-Naphthyl-ethylenediamine dihydrochloride 1465-25-4 <1 N/E N/E
3. NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS EXCEPT WATER (7732-18-5)
NAME CAS # %
Sugar 57-50-1 28
4. PHYSICAL DATA
Appearance: Off white Powder
Solubility in Water: Partial Odor: None Boiling Point: Melt. Point:
N/A Unknown
Vapor Pressure: N/A Vapor Density: pH:
N/A 6 (0.1g/10mL water)
5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flash Point (method used) N/A Flammable Limit: LEL: UEL:
N/A N/A
Extinguishing Media: Not a fire hazard
HMIS Hazard: Health - 1 Flammability - Reactivity - Scale: 4 = Extreme, 3 = High, 2 = Moderate, 1 = Slight, 0 = Least
0 0
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
N/A
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard:
N/A
6. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Conditions to avoid: Heat, moisture
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid):
Stable
Strong acids
Unstable
Hazardous Decomposition Products: N/A
7. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Toxicity: Unknown
Primary Route of Entry: Carcinogenicity:
Inhalation Skin None NTP
Ingestion N/ A OSHA IARC
Other Health Related Comments:
Both manganese sulfate and sulfanilamide are possible mutagens; mutagens can cause heritable genetic damage.
Target Organs: N/A
Signs and symptoms of exposure:
Harmful by dust inhalation and if swallowed. May cause skin irritation.
Medical Condition Aggravated by Exposure: N/A
8. EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Eye Contact: Flush thoroughly with water. Consult physician if irritation persists.
Ingestion: Drink water. Consult a physician.
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air.
Skin Contact:
Flush with water. Wash with soap and water.
9. SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
Spill and Leak:
Small quantity: Sweep up, dissolve in water and flush down drain with excess water. Large quantity: Sweep up. Place in clean, dry, closed container. Send to approved landfill or to hazardous
waste disposal.
Disposal:
Dispose according to federal, state and local regulations.
10. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
In Handling: Gloves Eye Protection N/A Other: Lab Coat
Ventilation Normal Mechanical Respiratory Protection
Work/Hygienic Practices: Avoid contact with skin and clothing and inhalation of dust. Wash after handling.
11. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Store tightly closed, away from heat & moisture.
DATE: 12/20/03 The above information is believed to be correct but does not claim to be all inclusive and should be used only as a guide.
^ This is a toxic chemical subject to reporting requirements of section 313 of EPCRA and 40CFR372.
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