VAN R -- 3001, 3002, 3003 POTASSIUM SULFATE  -- 6520-00F010523
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:3001, 3002, 3003 POTASSIUM SULFATE
MSDS Date:05/13/1988
FSC:6520
NIIN:00F010523
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:VAN R
Address:600 E HUENEME RD
City:OXNARD
State:CA
ZIP:90033-8600
Info Phone Num:(805) 488-1122
Emergency Phone Num:(805) 488-1122
CAGE:50425
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:VAN R
Address:8890 REGENT STREET
Box:City:LOS ANGELES
State:CA
ZIP:90034
Phone:(213) 204-1200
CAGE:50425

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM SULFATE
CAS:7778-80-5
RTECS #:TT5900000

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION: MILD IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION: MILD IRRITATION.

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

Extinguishing Media:CLASS A EXTINGUISHING AGENT
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A FIRE/EXPLOSION
    HAZARD

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP WHILE AVOIDING DUST DISPERSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID DUST DISPERSAL.
Other Precautions:USE GOOD INDUSTRIAL, PERSONAL HYGIENE, & SAFETY
    PRACTICES BY AVOIDING ALL UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE TO THE SUBSTANCE &
    ENSURING PROMPT REMOVAL FROM SKIN, EYES, & CLOTHING.

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

Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD INDUSTRIAL, PERSONAL HYGIENE, & SAFETY
    PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1953F
Spec Gravity:2.66
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE ODORLESS GRANULAR SOLID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINUM, MAGNESIUM
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR

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

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

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