VAN WATERS & ROGERS -- SODIUM GLUCONATE  -- 6810-01-021-0145
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM GLUCONATE
MSDS Date:11/05/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-021-0145
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:VAN WATERS & ROGERS
Address:1600 NORTON BUILDING
City:SEATTLE
State:WA
ZIP:98104
Country:US
Info Phone Num:408-435-8700 OR 206-4476911
Emergency Phone Num:408-435-8700
CAGE:DO735
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:PMP FERMENTATION PRODUCTS,INC.
Address:7670 N. PORT WASHINGTON ROAD
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53217
Country:US
Phone:414-352-3001
CAGE:0DT34
Company Name:VAN WATERS & ROGERS SUBSIDIARY OF UNIVAR
Address:6100 CARILLON POINT
City:KIRKLAND
State:WA
ZIP:98033
Country:US
Phone:425-889-3400
CAGE:DO735

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM GLUCONATE
CAS:527-07-1
Fraction by Wt: >99.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF
    EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY OR G,I.TRACT;REDNESS OR BURNS OF EYES ARE
    POSSIBLE.MAY CAUSE COUGHING AND DISCOMFORTS. CHRONIC: MAY CAUSE
    LUNG INJURY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MGF MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
    WORSEN.

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

First Aid:EYES AND SKIN:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FOR ABOUT
    15-20 MINUTES;SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.INHALATION:REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR;CALL A PHYSICIAN.INGESTION:SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:518F,270C
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
    CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
    FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DUST MAY FORM AN EXPLOSIVE
    MIXTURE;COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
    DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;SWEEP UP OR
    VACUUM AND COLLECT FOR PROPER DISPOSAL IN AN APPROVED CONTAINER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
    AREA.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.AVOID CONTACT WITH
    EYES AND SKIN.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST/MIST
    IF ABOVE PEL/TLV OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGS.EYE-WASH
    FACILITIES,SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
    VAPORS/MIST/DUST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE;DO NOT
    EAT,DRINK,SMOKE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
USE AS DIRECTED.

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:0.8-1.0
pH:6-8
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NIL
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE 37 %
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO CREAM POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE INDICATED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY LIBERATE CO AND CO*2

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES;DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS

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