RHONE-POULENC INC -- GALLIUM METAL 99.999999%, 2971315K  -- 9610-00N027604
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:GALLIUM METAL 99.999999%, 2971315K
MSDS Date:06/22/1988
FSC:9610
NIIN:00N027604
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:RHONE-POULENC INC
Address:125 BLACK HORSE LANE
Box:125
City:MONMOUTH JUNCTION
State:NJ
ZIP:08852
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-821-3586
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:0A5D1
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:RHONE-POULENC INC
Address:125 BLACK HORSE LN
Box:125
City:MONMOUTH JUNCTION
State:NJ
ZIP:08852
Country:US
Phone:201-821-3586
CAGE:0A5D1

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

Ingred Name:GALLIUM; (GALLIUM, METAL). % (WT): >/=99.99.
CAS:7440-55-3
RTECS #:LW8600000
Fraction by Wt: SEE ING

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGEST: FEEDING TESTS INDICATE LOW
    CHEMICAL TOXICITY. EYE: CONTACT CAN CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN: CONTACT
    CAN CAUSE DERMATITIS; SEVERE ITCHING & EDEMA CAN OCCUR ON
    SUBCUTANEOUS EXPOSURE. INHAL: TLV NOT E STABLISHED. EFTS FROM INHAL
    OVEREXP: DEPRESSION OF BONE MARROW FUNCTION, METALLIC TASTE,
    ANOREXIA, NAUSEA, VOMITING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH THORO W/LG VOL OF WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MIN.
    SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AS NECESSARY, ESPECIALLY IF IRRITATION
    DEVELOPS/PERSISTS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & LG VOL OF WATER. SEEK
    MEDICAL ASSISTA NCE AS NECESSARY, ESPECIALLY IF IRRITATION
    DEVELOPS/PERSISTS. INHAL: REMOVE FROM AREA OF EXPOSURE. SEEK
    MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AS NECESSARY. INGEST: INDUCE VOMITING. SEEK
    MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AS NECESSARY.

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

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE. NON COMBUSTIBLE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB WITH VERMICULITE AND SWEEP UP INTO A
    STEEL DRUM.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE IN TIGHTLY
    CLOSED CONTAINERS. AVOID CONTACT W/MOISTURE AS THIS WILL DISCOLOR
    PRODUCT. AVOID BREATHING PRODUCT.
Other Precautions:AVOID DIRECT OR PROLONGED CONTACT W/SKIN AND EYES.
    WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT EAT, DRINK, OR SMOKE
    IN THE WORK AREA.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR
    WITH APPROPRIATE CARTRIDGE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. USE LOCAL EXHAUST FANS AS
    NECESSARY.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:WORK UNIFORM. MAINTAIN EYE WASH FOUNTAIN IN
    THE WORK AREA.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 5.904 (SOLID) @ 30C. (H*2O=1). VAPOR PRESSURE: 0.004
    @ 1000C.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:86.0F,30.0C
Vapor Pres:SEE SUPDAT
Spec Gravity:SEE SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GREY SOLID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MOISTURE & WATER, ACID, ALKALIES, HALOGEN, OXYGEN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE, ESPECIALLY IN INERT ATMOSPHERE.
    METALLIC LUSTER IS LOST IN PRESENCE OF MOISTURE, ACIDS, OR ALKALI.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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