CRAMER PRODUCTS INC -- 033107 INSTANT COLD PACK -- - 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:033107 INSTANT COLD PACK
MSDS Date:05/05/1995
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CRAMER PRODUCTS INC
Address:153 W WARREN ST
City:GARDNER
State:KS
ZIP:66030-1151
Country:US
Info Phone Num:913-884-7511
Emergency Phone Num:913-856-7511
CAGE:24719
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CRAMER PRODUCTS INC
Address:153 WEST WARREN ST
Box:City:GARDNER
State:KS
ZIP:66030-1151
Country:US
Phone:913-856-7511
CAGE:24719
Company Name:DILLARD MARINE & SPORTS CNTR, GOVT SALES DIV
Address:113B E. SHOCHLEY FERRY RD
Box:City:ANDERSON
State:SC
ZIP:29624
Country:US
Phone:800-225-8326
Contract Num:MDA414-99-T-2246
CAGE:0ZA42

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM NITRATE
CAS:6484-52-2
RTECS #:BR9050000
Minumum % Wt:40.
Maxumum % Wt:60.

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

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:(AMMONIUM NITRATE
    CMPD)ACUTE-EYE:IRRIT.MAY BE IRRIT CAUSE REDNESS,PAIN,POSSIBLE
    BURNS.SKIN:IRRIT. INGEST:MILD GASTRIC IRRIT,ABD
    SPASMS,NAU,FAINTNESS.LG DOSES CAUSE SYSTEMIC ACIDOSIS &
    METHEMO-GLOBINEM IA W/CYANOSIS.RARELY INORG NITRATES MAY BE
    CONVERTED TO NITRATES BY NITRATE REDUCING BACTERIA IN DIGESTIVE
    TRACT RESULT IN METHEMOGLOBINEMIA.INHAL:IRRIT.IRRIT RESP
    TRACT,CAUSE SORE THROAT,COUGH,DIFF B REATH,SEV LUNG
    CONJESTION,ACIDOSIS,METHEMOGLOBINEMIA.PULM EDEMA,CHEM PNEU MAY BE
    DELAYED.CHRONIC:EYE:CONJUNCT.SKIN:REP/PROL CONTACT W/IRRIT MAY
    CAUSE DERM.INGEST:ANEMIA, NEPHRITIS,METHEMOGLOBINEMIA.IN
    HAL:ALLERGIC RESPONSE IN RESP TRACT.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:CONJUNCTIVITIS.
    SKIN:DERMATITIS.INGESTION:ANEMIA,NEPHRITIS,POSSIBLY
    METHEMOGLOBINEMIA. INHAL:ALLERGIC RESPONSE IN THE RESPIRATORY
    TRACT.

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

First Aid:EYE:WASH IMMED W/LG AMTS OF H2O OR NORMAL SALINE,LIFTING LIDS
    TIL NO EVIDENCE OF CHEM REMAINS(APPROX 1-20MINS).SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM
    CLOTH/SHOES IMMED.WASH AREA W/SOAP OR MILD DETERGENT & LG AMTS OF
    H2O  TIL NO EVIDENCE OF CHEM REMAINS(APPROX 15-20MINS).INGEST:TREAT
    SYMPTOMATICALLY/SUPPORTIVELY.CONSC & ABLE TO SWALLOW GIVE LG AMTS
    OF H2O OR MILK TO DILUTE SUBSTANCE.VOMIT OCCURS KEEP HEAD BELOW
    HIPS-PR EVENTS ASPIRATION.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED.BREATH
    STOP GIVE ART RESP.KEEP PERSON WARM/@REST.TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY/
    SUPPORTIVELY.IN ALL CASES GET MED ATTN IMMED.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER ONLY.NO DRY CHEMICAL,CARBON DIOXIDE OR HALON.
    FOR LARGE FIRES FLOOD AREA WITH WATER FROM A DISTANCE.(1990
    EMERGENCY RESPOSNE GUIDEBOOK, DOT P 5800.2).
Fire Fighting Procedures:DON'T MOVE CARGO OR VEHICLE IF CARGO HAS BEEN
    EXPO TO HEAT.APPLY COOLING H2O TO SIDES OF CNTNRS EXPO TO FLAMES
    TIL WELL AFT FIRE IS OUT.FOR MASSIVE FIRE IN CARGO AREA, USE
    UNMANNED HOSE HOLDER OR MONI TOR NOZZLES;IF THIS IS IMPOSSIBLE,W/D
    FRM AREA & LET FIRE BURN. ISOLATE FOR 1/2MI (CONTD IN FIRE/EXPO
    HAZ).
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTD:IN ALL DIRECTIONS IF TANK,RAIL CAR
    OR TANK TRUCK IS INVOLVED IN FIRE.(1990 EMERG RESP GUIDEBK DOT P
    5800.5 PG 43).FLOOD W/WATER.COOL CNTNRS W/FLOODING AMTS OF H2O FRM
    AS FAR A DISTANCE AS POSSIB LE.IF FIRE IS UNCONTROLLABLE,EVACUATE
    FRO A RADIIUS OF 5000 FT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:KEEP COMBUSTIBLES(WOOD,PAPER,OIL,ETC)AWAY FROM
    SPILLED MATERIAL.DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED MATERIAL.STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN
    DO IT W/O RISK.USE WATERSPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS.FOR SMALL SPILLS
    TAKE UP ABSORBENT MAT ERIAL & PLACE INTO CONTAINERS FOR LATER
    DISPOSAL.LG SPILLS DIKE FOR LATER DISPO.KEEP UNNECCESSARY PEOPLE
    AWAY.ISOLATE HAZ AREA & DENY ENTRY.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS WHEN STORING OR DISPOSING OF THIS SUBSTANCE. STORE AWAY
    FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.

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

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORS ARE RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST OR GENERAL DILUTION VENTILATIN SYSTEM.
Protective Gloves:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROT GLOVES TO PREVENT CONTACT
    W/SUBSTANCE.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF OR DUST RESISTANT SAF GOGG
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
    EQPMT TO PREVENT REPEATED OR PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:V1
Boiling Pt:=210.C, 410.F
B.P. Text:@11MM HG
Melt/Freeze Pt:=169.6C, 337.3F
Decomp Temp:=210.C, 410.F
Spec Gravity:1.725 @25C
Solubility in Water:1GM/0.5ML

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETIC ACID;ACETIC ANHYDRIDE+NITRIC ACID;ACIDS,ALKALIS(STRONG);AMMONIUM
    SULFATE+POTASSIUM; CALCIUM NITRATE+FORMAMIDE+WATER;CHLORIDE
    SALTS;COMBUST MATLS;CYANOGUANIDINE;MAGNE-SIUM+COPPER
    SULFATE+POTASSIUM CHLORATE+WATER;METAL
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND
    PRESSURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA AND TOXIC OXIDES OF NITROGEN.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR UNDER NORMAL
    TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS WHEN STORING OR DISPOSING OF THIS SUBSTANCE.

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