BFBJQ - ETHYL ETHER, ACS

Product Identification

Product ID:ETHYL ETHER, ACS
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-492-8028
MSDS Number: BFBJQ

Responsible Party
FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.
1 REAGENT LANE
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410
US

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523

Cage: 1B464

Contractor
FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV
FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

Ingredients

ETHYL ETHER (SARA III)

CAS: 60-29-7

RTECS: KI5775000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 400 PPM/500 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 400PPM/500STEL; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:HARMFUL IF IHALED. MAY CAUSE INJURY. CNS
DEPRESANT BY INH & SKIN ABSORPTION PER COND CHEM DICT

First Aid

First Aid:INH:MOVE TO FRESH AIR, GUVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
NECESSARY. CONTACT AN MD. SKIN/EYES:FLUSH W/WATER AT LEAST 15 MINS.
FOR EYES, CONTACT AN MD.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:-49F,-45C
Lower Limits:1.85
Upper Limits:36.5
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICA,CARBON DIOXIDE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TENDS TO FORM EXPLOSIVE PEROXIDES,
ESPECIALLY WHEN HEATED.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB ON VERMICULITE. SCOOP UP AAND PLACE IN
A SUITABLE CONTAINER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:TENDS TO FORM EXPLOSIVE PEROXIDES
ESPECIALLY WHEN ANHYDROUS. STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE OR BELOW.
FLAMMABLE!
Other Precautions:DO NOT EVAPORATETO DRYNESS UNLESS FIRST TESTED FOR A
ABSENCE OF PEROXIDE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD FACE MASK W/ORGANIC VAPOR
CANISTER(MFG)
Ventilation:MECHANICAL PREFERRED
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health
MELTING PT:116C. REF CONDENSED CHEM DICTIONARY:AROMATIC ODOR;BURNING &
SWEET TASTE. CONTAINER SIZE:2 LBS.

Chemical Properties

HCC:F1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:95F, 35C
Vapor Pres:442
Vapor Density:2.55
Spec Gravity:0.7000
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.0,ETHER
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTS W/OXIDING AGENTS FORMING SHOCK SENSITIVE COMPOUNDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT AN APPROVED & LINCENSED DISPOSAL AGENCY.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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