ICN BIOMEDICALS INC, ICN K & K LABORATORIES DIV -- MALATHION  -- 6840-00-926-1481
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MALATHION
MSDS Date:02/05/1992
FSC:6840
NIIN:00-926-1481
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ICN BIOMEDICALS INC, ICN K & K LABORATORIES DIV
Address:4911 COMMERCE PKY
Box:28050
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44128
Country:US
Info Phone Num:216-831-3000/800-321-6842
Emergency Phone Num:216-831-3000
CAGE:IO030
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ICN BIOCHEMICALS
Address:4911 COMMERCE PARKWAY
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44128
Country:US
Phone:216-831-3000/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:30060
Company Name:ICN BIOMEDICALS INC
Box:28050
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44128-0250
Country:US
Phone:216-831-3000
CAGE:IO030

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

Ingred Name:MALATHION  (SARA III)
CAS:121-75-5
RTECS #:WM8400000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:S, 15 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:S, 10 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV: 10 MG/M3 (SKIN) OSHA
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:A HUMAN POISION BY INGESTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
    CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
    CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:HUMAN SYSTEMIC EFFECTS BY INGESTION: COMA,
    BLOOD PRESSURE DEPRESSION, AND DIFFICULTY BREATHING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, RINSE LIBERALLY WITH SOAP
    & WATER. CALL A DOCTOR. SWALLOWED-RINSE MOUTH SEVERAL TIMES WITH
    WATER, DO NOT SWALLOW. CALL A DOCTOR OR TAKE PATIENT TO A HOSPITAL.
    EYES-R INSE LIBERALLY WITH WATER. CALL A DOCTOR OR TAKE PATIENT TO
    HOSPITAL. INHALED-TAKE THE PATIENT INTO FRESH AIR & ALLOW TO REST.
    CALL A DOCTOR OR TAKE PATIENT TO A HOSPITAL.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXPLOSION! NO.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB THE LIQUID IN DRY SAND, DIATONITE
    VERMICULITE, ETC.,SHOVEL THE MIXTURE INTO PLASTIC BAGS AND REMOVE
    TO THE CENTRAL DEPOT FOR CHEMICAL WASTE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES, MASK, GOGGLES AND
    USE A HOOD. ROOM TEMPERATURE.
Other Precautions:SWEEP INTO SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.

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

Respiratory Protection:YES
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST REQUIRED: YES
Protective Gloves:YES
Eye Protection:YES
Other Protective Equipment:HAVE EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND SAFETY SHOWER
    AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:T5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:156-157C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:37.2F,2.9C
Vapor Pres:4X10-5
Spec Gravity:1.23
Solubility in Water:SLIGHTLY SLOUBLE
Appearance and Odor:DEEP BROWN TO YELLOW LIQUID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF OXIDES OF CARBON,
    OXIDES OF NITROGEN, OXIDES OF SULFUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE OR LANDFILL AS COMPLIES WITH STATE
    AND LOCAL LAWS.

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