BFBJS - ETHYL ETHER AR
- MSDS: BFBJS
- Manufacturer: MALLINCKRODT INC SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV
- Product Name: ETHYL ETHER AR
- National Stock Number: 6810-00-492-8028
Product Identification
Product ID:ETHYL ETHER AR
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-492-8028
MSDS Number: BFBJS
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
ETHYL ETHER (SARA III)
CAS: 60-29-7
RTECS: KI5775000
Fraction By Weight: 98.0%
OSHA PEL 400 PPM/500 STEL
ACGIH TLV: 400PPM/500STEL; 9192
EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS
ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)
CAS: 64-17-5
RTECS: KQ6300000
Fraction By Weight: 2.0%
OSHA PEL 1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9192
Hazards
Effects of Overexposure:INH:IRRIT.ANESTHETIC EFF;ING:NOT TOXIC BUT
CAUSES UNCONSCNSS;SKIN:IRRIT,DRIES;EYE:VAP MAY DAMAGE EYE
First Aid
First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED;INGEST:IF
SWALLOWED,GIVE TWO GLASSES OF WATER & INDUCE VOMIT.NOTHING BY MOUTH
IF UNCON;SKIN/EYE EXPOSURE:RMV CONTMNTD CLOHTG.WASH SKIN W/SOAP &
H*2O .FLUSH SKIN/EYES W/LG H*2O;GET MED HELPIMMEDIATLY
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:-45C(-49F)-C.C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:160C
Lower Limits:1.9
Upper Limits:36.0
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEM,FOAM,CO*2;WATER SPRAY:TO KEEP FIRE 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 WITHIN FLAMMABLE LIMITS; AUTO IGN TEMP:160C(320F)
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:ABSORBED W/PAPER TOWELS.EVAP UNDER FUME HOOD THEN BURN
CAREFULLY;LG SPILL:DIKE AREA.CONT AIN & RECOVER SPILL IF POSS;SHOVL
RESDUE INTO DRUM
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 DUST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HNDLG.BOND/GROUND CONTNRS WHEN TRNSFRG MATERL.USE NON-SPARKG TYPE
TOOL & EQUIP.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:SCBA, SUPPLIED AIR 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 01JAN85, CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD.
Chemical Properties
HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:35C(95F)
Vapor Pres:422
Vapor Density:2.6
Spec Gravity:0.7
Evaporation Rate & Reference:37.5(BU-AC=1)
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQ.SWEET ETHEREAL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS,ACETYL PEROXIDE,LIQ AIR,BROMOAZIDE,CHLORINE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,SUNLIGHT & PROLONGED STORAGE.AGING
PROMOTES PEROXD EXPL
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO*2,WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:COLLECT SPILLS & DISSOLVE IN AN ALCOHOL OF
GREATR MOL WT THAN BUTYL ALCOHOL,THEN ATOMIZE IN AN RCRA APPROVED
COMBUSTION CHAMBER.ETHER SHOULD NOT BE FLUSHED TO SEWER BECAUSE OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF AN EX PLOSION;ENSURE COMPLIANCE W/LOCAL,ST,FED
REGS
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