BCWPB - HEPTANE
- MSDS: BCWPB
- Manufacturer: MALLINCKRODT INC SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV
- Product Name: HEPTANE
- National Stock Number: 6810-00-059-3424
Product Identification
Product ID:HEPTANE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-059-3424
MSDS Number: BCWPB
Responsible Party
PARIS, KY 40361
US
Emergency Phone: 314-982-5000
Info Phone: 314-982-5000
Cage: 62910
Contractor
Telephone: 908-859-2151
Cage: 62910
Ingredients
N-HEPTANE
CAS: 142-82-5
RTECS: MI7700000
Fraction By Weight: >99%
OSHA PEL 500 PPM/500 STEL
ACGIH TLV: 400 PPM/500STEL;9293
Hazards
Effects of Overexposure:INH:MAY IRRIT RESP TRACT.CAUSES
HEADACHE,DIZZ,NAUSEA;ING:SYMP LIKE INH;SKIN/EYES:VAP/LIQ IRRITANT.
First Aid
First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.IF NEEDED,GIVE CPR/OXYGEN.GET
MD;INGEST:GIVE SEVRL GL OF WATER.DO NOT INDUCE VOMITG.IMMED GET
MD;SKIN:FLUSH W/LG QTY OF H*2O FOR 15 MIN.REMV CONTMNTD CLOTHES.GET
MD;EYES:IMMED F LUSH W/PLENTY OF H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.GET MD.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:-3.9C(25F)-CC
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:215C
Lower Limits:1.05
Upper Limits:6.7
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICALS,FOAM,CO*2;WATER SPRAY TO KEEP EXPSD
CANS COOL
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE H*20 TO COOL EXPD CONTRS. USE SCBA & FULL
PROT.CLTHG.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ABOVE FLASH POINT,VAP-AIR MIXTURES ARE
EXPLOSIVE.A DANGEROUS EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN HEATED.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:RMV IGN SOURCES.VENT AREA.USE RESP PROTCTION &
PROTCTV CLOTHG.KEEP OUT OF SURF H*2O,SEWRS/CONFND AREAS;SM
SPILL:ABSORB W/PAPER TOWELS.EVAP UNDER FUME HOOD THEN BURN
CAREFULLY;LG SPILL:DIKE AREA.CONTAI N & RECOVER SPILL IF POSS;SHOVL
RESDUE INTO DRUMS.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTCT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.STORE
IN COOL,DRY WELL VNTLTD AREA AWAY FM IGN/HEAT SOURCES,OXIDZG
MATL.OUTSIDE OR DETACHED STORAGE IS PREFERRED.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARKS,FLAMES.KEEP CONTNRS
CLOSED.USE W/ADEQUATE VENT.AVOID BRTHG VAPS.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HNDLG.BOND/GROUND CONTNRS WHEN TRNSFRG MATERL.USE NON-SPARKG TYPE
TOOL & EQUIP.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:FULL FACE RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM MFR DATED 30 JUL, 85 CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD.
Chemical Properties
HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:98C(209F)
Vapor Pres:40
Vapor Density:3.5
Spec Gravity:0.683
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQ.MILD GASOLINE-LIKE ODOR.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO*2 WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:LG SPILL & LOT SIZES OF HAZ WASTE CAN BE
ATOMIZED IN A RCRA APPRVD COMBUSTION CHAMBER OR DISPOSED OF IN A
RCRA APPROVED LAND FILL FACILITY.DO NOT FLUSH TO SEWER.ENSURE
COMPLIANCE W/FED,STATE & LOCAL R EGS; REPORTABLE QTY (RQ)
(CWA/CERCLA): NOT KNOWN
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