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Permanganic acid(HMnO4), sodium salt, monohydrate (9CI)

Alfa Aesar/Avocado Organics ?? Material Safety Data Sheet A11996

Alfa Aesar/Avocado Organics ?? Material Safety Data Sheet A11996

1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE AND SUPPLIER Name On Label :
Sodium permanganate hydrate
Product Number : A11996
Supplier :
Johnson Matthey Catalog Company Inc.
30 Bond Street, Ward Hill, Massachusetts, 01835??8099
Emergency Telephone Number: (978) 521??6300; CHEMTREC: (800)
424??9300
Alternative Names : None in common use.

2. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON COMPONENTS Name : Sodium
permanganate hydrate
MinorImpurities : Not determined
CAS Number : 79048??36??5
EINECS Number : 2332511
EEC Number :

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Designation :
CORROSIVE ~ OXIDISING AGENT ~ HARMFUL
Risk Phrases
R8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
R20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R34 Causes burns.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation
Remove to fresh air. In cases of serious discomfort seek medical
attention.

Eye Contact
Flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek urgent
medical attention.

Skin Contact
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with soap and water.
Rinse thoroughly. In case of skin damage seek urgent medical advice.
Show the physician the container details.

Ingestion

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Alfa Aesar/Avocado Organics ?? Material Safety Data Sheet A11996

Rinse out mouth and drink lots of water. In case of tissue damage or
other symptoms, seek medical attention.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Extiguishing Medium
Use fire fighting measures which suit the environment and take into
account other materials which may be involved. In general, water?based
extinguishers should not be used for fires involving organic materials.
Use carbon dioxide or dry powder.

Protective Equipment
Wear self?contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.

Hazardous Products of Combustion May Include:
None listed.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Protection
Avoid inhalation or contact of spilled material with skin or clothing. Wear
protective equipment including rubber gloves, and eye protection. Keep
unprotected persons away.

Environmental Protection
Take precautions to ensure product does not contaminate the ground or
enter the drainage system.

Collection
Mix with vermiculite or proprietary absorbent material and transfer to
sealed containers for disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling
Chemicals should be used only by those trained in handling potentially
hazardous materials. Rubber gloves, eye protection and protective
clothing should be worn. Operations should be carried out in an efficient
fume hood or equivalent system.

Storage
Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool place.
Product is hygroscopic. Take precautions to avoid contact with
atmospheric moisture.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Extiguishing Medium Use fire fighting measures which suit the environmen
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION Respiratory
Avoid inhalation of product. Handle in an efficient fume hood or
equivalent system.

Eye
Avoid eye contact. Wear safety spectacles, goggles or, for larger
quantities, a full face mask.

Hands and Body
Corrosive product. Avoid skin contact. Wear corrosive?resitant gloves
and, for larger quantities, full arm and body protection. Wash hands
thoroughly after handling.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance : Dark purple
crystalline powder
Physical Constants: Not available
Molecular Formula : MnNaO4.xH2O
Formula Weight : 141.93 (anhydrous)
Water Solubility : V sol
Density : Not available
Flash Point : Not available

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Specific Hazard
Incompatibilities
Strong acids. Strong reducing agents. Finely powdered metals. Organic
materials.

Decomposition
Hazardous products of decomposition may include:
None listed.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION RTECS Number : SD6650000
Acute Toxicity
LD50 : LDLo IVN?MUS 55mg/kg
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Causes burns.

Special Note
High concentrations are extremely destructive to the mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract, eyes and
skin. Symptoms may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, headache, nausea and
vomiting.
Chronic Toxicity

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION Respiratory Avoid inhalation of product. Hand
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May cause damage to the nerves. May cause damage to the blood. May cause damage to the lungs May cause
damage to the kidneys.

12. ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS General
Take care to prevent chemicals from entering the ground, water courses
or drainage systems.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Disposal
Disposal should be via an approved contractor and should take full
account of local regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION UN Number : 1503
Land Transport
ADR/RIC Code/Class: 5.1 /Packing Group II
Maritime Transport IMDG Code/Class : 5.1 /Packing Group II
Air Transport IATA Code/Class : 5.1 /Packing Group II

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION CAS Number : 79048??36??5
EINECS Number : 2332511
EEC Number :
UN Number : 1503
RTECS Number : SD6650000
Hazard Indication :
CORROSIVE ~ OXIDISING AGENT ~ HARMFUL

Risk and Safety Phrases
Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Causes burns.
Keep away from combustible material.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

TSCA: Listed substance.

16. OTHER INFORMATION
It must be recognised that the physical and chemical properties of any product may not be fully understood
and that new, possibly hazardous products may arise from reactions between chemicals. The information
given in this data sheet is based on our present knowledge and shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific

12. ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS General Take care to prevent chemicals from entering the ground, water cours
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product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.

Date of Last Review: 3rd August 1998
Date Printed : 18th September 1998

12. ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS General Take care to prevent chemicals from entering the ground, water cours
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