DOW CHEMICAL,USA -- POTASSIUM BROMATE  -- 6810-00-241-1152
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM BROMATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1152
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:DOW CHEMICAL,USA
Address:2020 DOW CENTER
City:MIDLAND
State:MI
ZIP:48640-6030
Country:US
CAGE:KO768
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:DOW CHEMICAL CO
Address:100 LARKIN CENTER
Box:City:MIDLAND
State:MI
ZIP:48674
Country:US
Phone:800-258-2436
CAGE:96717
Company Name:DOW CHEMICAL,USA,(CHEMICAL COMMODITIES)
CAGE:KO768

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM BROMATE
CAS:7758-01-2
RTECS #:EF8725000
Fraction by Wt: 99.5%

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

Effects of Overexposure:FLUSH SKIN & EYES W/LGE AMTS OF WATER, CAN
    CAUSE BURNS TO SKIN & EYES

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

First Aid:FLUSH SKIN & EYES W/LG AMTS OF WATER.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF
    YELLOW/RED-BROWN FUMES
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZING AGENT. IN PRESENCE OF
    COMBUST IT IS SHOCK SENSITIVE-HAS EXT

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & DUST RESPIRATOR.
    SEPARATE FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL.SHOVEL INTO CLEAN,DRY METAL
    CONTAINER & SEAL

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:MODERATELY TOXIC BY INGESTION &
    INHALATION

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

Ventilation:MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DTD JUNE 14, 1972

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

HCC:D1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Solubility in Water:8GM/100GMS
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER OR GRANULES,ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS,CORROSIVES,REDUCING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:RAPID DECOMPOSITION AT ELEVATED
    TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BROMINE RELEASED UNDER CERTAIN
    CONDITIONS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:FLUSH RESIDUE W/LGE AMTS OF WATER.AVOID PUBLIC
    WATER SUPPLIES.FOR DISPOSAL OF SOLIDS,CALL LOCAL DOW OFFICE

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