BDFQX - 1,4-DIOXANE/DIETHYLENE OXIDE

Product Identification

Product ID:1,4-DIOXANE/DIETHYLENE OXIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-174-6592
MSDS Number: BDFQX

Responsible Party
CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY,INC
27447 PACIFIC STREET
HIGHLAND, CA 92346-2640
US

Emergency Phone: 714-864-2310

Info Phone: 714-864-2310

Cage: 60777

Contractor
CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
HIGHLAND, CA 92346-2640 US

Telephone: 909-864-2310

Cage: 60777

Ingredients

1,4-DIOXANE (DIETHYLENE DIOXIDE) (SARA III)

CAS: 123-91-1

RTECS: JG8225000

Fraction By Weight: 99.9%

OSHA PEL S, 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 25 PPM; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:SKIN:MAY CAUSE IRRIT & MAYBE
ABSORBED;EYES:IRRITATION;INHAL/INGEST:HEAD,NAUSEA,KIDNEY/LIVER
DAMAGE.

First Aid

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H*2O EYES:FLUSH W. H*2O. INGESTED:GIVE 2
GLASSES H*2O; INDUCE VOMITING.CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALE:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. IF UNCONS DO NOT TAKE ANYTHINGBY MOUTH.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:54F/12.2C (CC)
Lower Limits:2.0
Upper Limits:22.2
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM,CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TENDS TO FORM EXPLOSIVE PEROXIDE WHEN
ANHYDROUS/PROLONG STORAGE.REACTS VIGOROUSLY W/OXIDIZING MATL.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. STOP LEAK.
EVACUATE AREA.DO NOT TOUCH SPILLAGE. SM SPILL:ABSORB W. INERT
ABSORBENT. PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINER. FLUSH AREA W. WATER. LG
SPILL: DIKE AHEAD FOR LATER DISPOSAL. NOTIFY AUTHORITIES.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED,LOW
FIRE RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.KEEP CONTAINERS
CLOSED. MAINTAIN STRICT HYGIENE FOR CHEM HANDLING.
Other Precautions:DO NOT ALLOW TO EVAPORATE TO NEAR DRYNESS.WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID BREATHING VAPORS.AVOID SKIN/EYES
CONTACT.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:ALL PURPOSE CANISTER MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:APPROVED WORKING CLOTHES,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
BATH
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPEC REFERENCE: O-C-265B;MSDS FM MFR IS NOT DATED

Chemical Properties

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:101.0C/214F
Vapor Pres:40
Vapor Density:3.03
Spec Gravity:1.04
Evaporation Rate & Reference:2.7(BU-ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID,ETHEREAL ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS,
CO*2, CO.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:AVOID PROLONGED STORAGE WHICH LEADS
PEROXIDE FORMATION

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. DESTROY BY LIQUID
INCINERATION. INCINERATION WILL BE EASIER BY MIXING WITH A MORE
FLAMMABLE SOLVENT. HANDLE & DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE INTERNATIONAL,F ED,STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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