BDDLJ - 9637 ALKANEX

Product Identification

Product ID:9637 ALKANEX
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:5970
NIIN:00-161-7232
MSDS Number: BDDLJ

Responsible Party
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO, INSULATING MATERIALS DEPT
HUDSON RIVER ROAD
WATERFORD, NY 12188
US

Emergency Phone: 518-237-3330

Cage: 01139

Contractor
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO, SILICONE PRODUCTS BUSINESS DEPT
WATERFORD, NY 12188 US

Telephone: 518-237-3330/800-332-3390

Cage: 01139

Ingredients

VEHICLE

Fraction By Weight: 48%


PETROLEUM HYDROCARBON

Fraction By Weight: 52%

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:INHAL OF HIGH CONC MAY RESULT IN MILD
DEPRESSION TO CONVULSIONS & LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS.

First Aid

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE IMMED & CALL PHYSICIAN. IF
BREATHING IRREG OR STOPPED, START RESUSCITATION. EYES: FLUSH WITH
WATER UNTIL IRRITATION SUBSIDES. WASH SKIN. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:73F (PMCC)
Lower Limits:1
Upper Limits:7
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER SPRAY OR
FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE AIR-SUPPLIED RESCUE EQUIPMENT. COOL
EXPOSED CONTAINERS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE ALL IGNITION SOURCES. KEEP PEOPLE AWAY.
RECOVER FREE LIQUID. ADD ABSORBENT TO SPILL AREA. AVOID BREATHING
VAPORS. VENTILATE ENCLOSED SPACES. OPEN ALL WINDOWS & DOORS. USE
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQ UIPMENT.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED. KEEP AWAY FROM
HEAT OR OPEN FLAME. USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID
PROLONGED OR REPEATED BREATHING OF VAPORS.
Other Precautions:AVOID SKIN CONTACT.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:HYDROCARBON VAPOR CANISTER, SUPPLIED-AIR OR HOSE
MASK
Ventilation:FACE VELOCITY > 60 FPM; EXPLOSION-PROOF VENTILATION EQUIP.
Protective Gloves:PLASTIC
Eye Protection:CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:HYDROCARBON-INSOLUBLE APRON
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONFORMS TO MIL-I-24092, GRADE CB, COMPOSITION I, CLASS 155. PRODUCT
SUPERSEDED BY NEW FORMULATION PNI D AS OF MAR83. NOTE NEW EMER
PHONE NO.AS PER 24MAR83 MSDS

Chemical Properties

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:286F
Vapor Pres:20
Vapor Density:3.9
Spec Gravity:0.9
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:STRONG AROMATIC ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:50

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXYGEN & STRONG OXIDANTS MAY DISSOLVE SOME PLASTIC & RUBBER
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMP OR HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:ABSORB WITH DRY SOLIDS & INCINERATE. RUN-OFF TO
WATERWAY CREATES FIRE HAZARD. NOTIFY FIRE & HEALTH AGENCIES.

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