DIAMOND BRANDS -- STRIKE ANYWHERE MATCHES  -- 9920-00-985-6891
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:STRIKE ANYWHERE MATCHES
MSDS Date:02/17/1999
FSC:9920
NIIN:00-985-6891
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:DIAMOND BRANDS
Address:1800 CLOQUET AVENUE
Box:UNK
City:CLOQUET
State:MN
ZIP:55720
Country:US
Info Phone Num:218-879-6700/878-2742
Emergency Phone Num:218-879-6700
CAGE:1JWM4
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:DIAMOND BRANDS
Address:1800 CLOQUET AVENUE
Box:UNK
City:CLOQUET
State:MN
ZIP:55720
Country:US
Phone:218-879-6700/878-2742
CAGE:1JWM4

=============  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 #:NX7680000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:see Table Z-2
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Ingred Name:PHOSPHORUS SEQUISULFIDE (TID-SAW)
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TOXIC DOSE OF K CHLORATE ABOUT 5 G ORAL
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE AND CHRONIC - NOT APPLICABLE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:NONE
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

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

Autoignition Temp:>193.3C, 380.F
Extinguishing Media:LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF
    SMOKE IS DENSE; FLAMES MAY CONTAIN PHOSPHORUS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY IGNITE FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT,CRUSHING
    OR DROPPING

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

Spill Release Procedures:WET DOWN WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:WET DOWN WITH WATER.

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

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

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED
Ventilation:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health
"FIRE CHIEF". P/N: 25300 00403

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

HCC:F8
Spec Gravity:1.3G/CC
Solubility in Water:COLD 7.1G/CC

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID MIXING WITH OXIDIZING AGENTS,PHORSPHORUS,ACIDS,BASES,FINELY
    DIVIDED METALLS AND ORGANIS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DO NOT STORE WITH READILY OXIDIZABLE
    AGENTS PHORPHORUS, ACIDS,BASES,FINELY DIVID METALS OR ORGANICS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NORMAL PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE OR BURY IN LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE
    WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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