DIAMOND BRANDS INC. -- STRIKE ANYWHERE MATCHES -- 9920-00-889-3367
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:STRIKE ANYWHERE MATCHES
MSDS Date:08/17/1993
FSC:9920
NIIN:00-889-3367
MSDS Number: BXJVN
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:DIAMOND BRANDS INC.
Address:1800 CLOQUET AVENUE
City:CLOQUET
State:MN
ZIP:55720
Country:US
Info Phone Num:218-879-6700
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DIAM0
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:NOT NEEDED
Address:1800 CLOQUET AVENUE
Box:City:CLOQUET
State:MN
ZIP:55720
Country:US
Phone:218-879-6700
CAGE:DIAM0

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM CHLORATE (MATCH HEAD)
CAS:3811-04-9
RTECS #:FO0350000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM DICHROMATE (MATCH HEAD)
CAS:7778-50-9
RTECS #:HX7680000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Ingred Name:PHOSPHORUS SESQUISULFIDE (TIP-SAW)
CAS:1314-85-8
RTECS #:TH4330000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:PRODUCT'S LD50 (ORAL RAT) WAS NOT STATED
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT CARCINOGENIC
Effects of Overexposure:NONE
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

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

Extinguishing Media:USE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MAY NEED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF
    SMOKE IS DENSE. FUMES MAY CONTAIN PHOSPHORUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY IGNITE FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT, CRUSHING
    OR DROPPING.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WET DOWN W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA AWAY FROM
    HEAT, OPEN FLAMES OR SPARKS & OTHER CHEMICALS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT CRUSH OR DROP. MAKE SURE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IS
    ADEQUATE & OPERATIONAL. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:F8
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Spec Gravity:1.3 G/CC
Solubility in Water:COLD 7.1 G/CC
Appearance and Odor:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS, PHOSPHORUS, ACIDS BASES, FINELY DIVIDED METALS AND
    ORGANICS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DO NOT STORE W/READILY OXIDIZABLE AGENTS,
    PHOSPHOROUS, ACIDS BASES, FINELY DIVIDED METALS OR ORGANICS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NORMAL PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE OR BURY IN LANDFILL I/A/W FEDERAL,
    STATE & LOCAL LAWS.

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