Product ID:KARL FISCHER REAGENT, 9312
MSDS Date:09/14/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-084-9334
MSDS Number: BCYFB

J.T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865
US

Emergency Phone: 201-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 201-859-2151

Cage: 5B970

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

ETHANOL, 2-METHOXY; (2-METHOXYETHANOL) (EGME) (SARA III)

CAS: 109-86-4

RTECS: KL5775000

Fraction By Weight: 25-35%

OSHA PEL 25 PPM, S

ACGIH TLV: 5 PPM, S

IODINE-SULFUR DIOXIDE COMPLEX

Fraction By Weight: 20-30%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

(ORAL, RAT) 891 MG/KG

CAS: 110-86-1

RTECS: UR8400000

Fraction By Weight: 10-20%

OSHA PEL 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 5 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

(ORAL, RAT) 5628 MG/KG

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 25-40%

OSHA PEL 200 PPM; 250 STEL, S

ACGIH TLV: 200 PPM; 250 STEL, S

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENTS
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: NAUSEA, VOMITING,
HEADACHE, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, COUGHING, DIFFICULT BREATHING.
SKIN/EYES: BURNS. INGESTION: GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION,
CONVULSIONS. CHRONIC: 2-METHOXYETHANOL APPEARS ON THE NAVY LISTING
OF OCCUPATIONAL CHEMICAL REPRODUCTIVE HAZARDS. SEEK CONSULTATION
FROM APPROPRIATE HEALTH (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: PROFESSIONALS CONCERNING LATEST
HAZARD LIST INFORMATION & SAFE HANDLING & EXPOSURE INFORMATION .
KIDNEY DAMAGE, LIVER DAMAGE, DAMAGE TO BLOOD FORMING TISSUE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

First Aid:INGEST: CALL MD. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE
LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
BREATHING, GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BREATHING DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
SKIN: IMMED FLUSH SKIN W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR @ LEAST 15 MINUTES
WHILE REMOVING CONTAMD CLTHG & SHOES. WASH CLTHG BEFORE RE-USE.
EYES: IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:100F,38C
Extinguishing Media:WATER, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIP . MOVE CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK.
USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CNTNRS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS MAY FLOW ALONG SURFACES TO DISTANT
IGNITION SOURCES & FLASH BACK. CLOSED CNTNRS EXPOSED TO HEAT MAY
EXPLODE. CONTACT W/STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT CLTHG.
SHUT OFF IGNIT SOURCES; NO FLARES, SMKNG/FLAMES IN AREA. STOP LEAK
IF YOU CAN DO SO W/OUT RISK. USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPS. TAKE
UP W/SAND/OTHER NON- COMBUST ABSORB MATL & PLACE INTO CNTNR
(SUPDAT)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED, FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE AREA OR
CABINET.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME. DO NOT GET IN
EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING VAPOR. USE WITH
ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESP DEVICE IN ACCORD WITH
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:LOCAL/MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES & FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, PROTECTIVE SUIT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL PROC: FOR LATER DISPOSAL. FLUSH AREA W/WATER. JT BAKER SOLUSORB
SOLVENT IS RECOMMENDED FOR SPILLS OF THIS PRODUCT.

HCC:F4
Spec Gravity:0.93
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE (100%)
Appearance and Odor:DARK BROWN LIQUID; DISAGREEABLE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG BASES, ORGANIC MATERIALS,
CAUSTICS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME, SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR, OXIDES OF NITROGEN,
IODINE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS
WASTE NUMBER: U196 (TOXIC WASTE).

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