FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV -- 1,10-PHENANTHROLINE,MONOHYDRATE  -- 6810-00F032958
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:1,10-PHENANTHROLINE,MONOHYDRATE
MSDS Date:03/24/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F032958
MSDS Number: BTBKP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LN
Box:375
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:1,10-PHENATHROLINE, MONOHYDRATE, 4,5-PHENANTHROLINE
    MONOHYDRATE
CAS:5144-89-8
RTECS #:SF8437000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION. SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING STOPS, GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. KEEP WARM/AT REST. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP OR
    MILD DETERGENT & PLENTY OF WATER (15-20 MINS). EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY
    OF WATER O R NORMAL SALINE (15-20 MINS). INGESTION: IF VOMITING
    OCCURS, KEEP HEAD BELOW HIPS TO PREVENT ASPIRATION. NO SPECIFIC
    ANTIDOTE. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY/SUPPORTIVELY. OBTAIN MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IN ALL CASES

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

Extinguishing Media:SMALL: DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER SPRAY OR REGULAR
    FOAM. LARGE: WATER SPRAY, FOG OR REGULAR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:REMOVE CONTAINER FROM AREA IF SAFE TO DO SO.
    DON'T SCATTER MATERIAL W/HIGH-PRESSURE WATER STREAMS. DIKE
    FIRE-CONTROL WATER FOR LATER DISPOSAL. KEEP UPWIND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SLIGHT FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT
    OR FLAME.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP & PLACE IN SUITABLE CLEAN, DRY
    CONTAINERS FOR RECLAMATION OR LATER DISPOSAL. DON'T FLUSH MATERIAL
    INTO SEWER. KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
    SUBSTANCES.

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

Respiratory Protection:JOINTLY APPROVED BY NIOSH/MSHA: ANY DUST/MIST,
    AIR-PURIFYING W/HIGH-EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE-FILTER, POWERED
    AIR-PURIFYING, TYPE C SUPPLIED-AIR OPERATED IN PRESSURE-DEMAND OR
    OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE OR	CONTINUOUS-FLOW MODE OR SCBA.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST (USE EXPLOSION-PROOF EQUIPMENT)
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SPLASH/DUST RESISTANT SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING, EYE WASH FOUNTAIN
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:199-201F
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER W/SLIGHT ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON & NITROGEN

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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