VAN WATER & ROGER INC. -- SULFUR  -- 6810-00-282-9710
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SULFUR
MSDS Date:09/28/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-282-9710
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:VAN WATER & ROGER INC.
Address:1600 NORTON BLDG.
City:SETTALE
State:WA
ZIP:98104-1564
Info Phone Num:206-447-5911
Emergency Phone Num:1-800-424-9300
Preparer's Name:DOUGLAS EISNER
CAGE:09N91
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:VAN WATER & ROGERS INC.,SUB OF UNIVAR
Address:6100 CARILLON POINT
Box:5932
City:KIRKLAND
State:WA
ZIP:98033
Country:US
Phone:206-889-3400
CAGE:09N91
Company Name:VAN WATERS AND ROGERS
Address:2256 JUNCTION AVE
City:SAN JOSE
State:CA
ZIP:95131
Country:US
Phone:408-435-8700/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:0AN91

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

Ingred Name:SULFUR
CAS:7704-34-9
RTECS #:WS4250000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:SEE SUPP DATA

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CHRONIC: NO SPECIFIC INFORMATION
    AVAIL. ACUTE:INHALATION:BREATHING DUST MAY IRRITATE THE NOSE AND
    THROAT.AND CAUSE COUGHING AND DISCOMFORT EYES:DUSTS MAY IRRITATE
    THE EYES SKIN:NO IRRITATION IS LIKELY  AFTER BRIEF CONTACT BUT MAY
    BE AFTER PROLONGED CONTACT. INGESTION; LARGE QUANITIES MAY CAUSE
    NAUSEA AND VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE REPORTED

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

First Aid:INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
    NOT BREATHING.GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION EYE
    CONTACT:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES W/ RUNNING WATER FOR 15 MINS,LIFTING
    LOWER AND UPPER LIDS O CCASIONLY.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.SKIN
    CONTACT:IMMEDIATELY WASH SKIN WITH LOTS OF SOAP AND WATER,REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES.WASH BEFORE REUSE,GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IF (SEE SUPPL.DATA)(950-5)

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

Flash Point:188C/338F(C.OC.)
Lower Limits:35
Upper Limits:1400
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, OR ALCOHOL
    FOAM. DO NOT USE DIRECT WATER STREAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS
    AND STRUCTURES EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DUST MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES WITH
    AIR. FIRES MAY REIGNITE IF MATERIAL IS ABOVE 310 DEGREES,

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:RUBBER BOOTS;RUBBER
    GLOVES;RUBBER APRON;SCBA APPARATUS;PRESSURE DEMAND MODE OR SUPPLIED
    AIR RESPIRATOR,FULL FACEPIECE AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR
    W/PARTICULATE FILTERS. ALWAYS W EAR EYE PROTECTION.EXTINGUISH ALL
    IGNITION SOURCES
Neutralizing Agent:.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILSTED
    AREA. DO NOT,GRIND,WELD,OR DRILL ON OR NEAR CONTAINER, OBEY HAZARD
    WARNING,HANDLE EMPTYS AS IF FULL.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER.DO NOT GET IN EYES,ON SKIN, OR
    ON CLOTHING..

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

Respiratory Protection:FOR DUSTS;USE NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR
    APPROPRIATE FOR EMISSION LEVELS.
Ventilation:LOCAL MECHANICAL EXHAUST VENTILATION CAPABLE OF MAINTAIN AT
    THE POINT OF USE BELOW THE PEL.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES.NO CONTACT LENSES.
Other Protective Equipment:AN EYEWASH AND SAFETY SHOWER SHOULD BE
    NEARBY AND READY FOR USE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING
Supplemental Safety and Health
EFAP.CONT: IRRITATION PERSISTS AFTER WASHING SWALLOWED:IF
    CONSCIOUS,INDUCE VOMITING BY GIVING GLASSES OF WATER AND STICKING
    FINGER DOWN THROAT. DO NOT GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCONSCIOUS OR
    CONVULSI NG PERSON.GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

HCC:F8
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:831F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:230 - 246F
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE
Spec Gravity:2.87
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW LUMPS OR POWDER; SLIGHT ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SMALL SPILLS:SWEEP AND DISPOSE IN DOT-APPROVED
    WASTE CONTAINER,LARGE SPILLS;SHOVEL INTO DOT-APPROVED WASTE
    CONTAINER,KEEP OUT SEWERS,STORM DRAINS,SURFACE WATER OR SOIL
    DISPOSE USING FEDERAL,STATE,LOCA L REGULATION PROCEDURES.

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.