SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- 3-HYDROXYTYRAMINE HCL, H8502  -- 6810-00N020450
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:3-HYDROXYTYRAMINE HCL, H8502
MSDS Date:08/15/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N020450
MSDS Number: BLVNP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-325-3010 OR 314-771-5750
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

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

Ingred Name:PYROCATECHOL, 4-(2-AMINOETHYL)-, HYDROCHLORIDE;
    (3-HYDROXYTYRAMINE HCL)
CAS:62-31-7
RTECS #:UX1092000

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL RAT) 2859 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION OR SKIN ABSORPTION. MAY CAUSE VENTRICULAR ARRYTHMIAS,
    TACHYCARDIA, ANGINA PECTORIS, NAUSEA & VOMTING.
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:INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS.
    CALL MD. SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINS. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES & CALL MD. INHAL:REMOVE
    TO FRESH A IR. IF BREATHING BECOMES DIFFICULT, CALL MD. EYE:FLUSH
    W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. ASSURE ADEQUATE
    FLUSHING BY SEPARATING THE EYELIDS W/FINGERS. CALL MD.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER,
    ALCOHOL OR POLYMER FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL
    SAFETY GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE
    IN A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE
    AREA & WASH SPILL SI TE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:466F,241C
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALIES, IRON & IRON SALTS & OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF:CARBON MONOXIDE &
    CARBON DIOXIDE & NOX.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL W/A COMBUSTIBLE
    SOLVENT & BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER
    & SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL LAWS.

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