BSBWX - 4-ETHYLTOLUENE TECH, 90%, E0498C0

  • MSDS: BSBWX
  • Manufacturer: ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
  • Product Name: 4-ETHYLTOLUENE TECH, 90%, E0498C0
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00N044241
Product Identification

Product ID:4-ETHYLTOLUENE TECH, 90%, E0498C0
MSDS Date:09/03/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N044241
MSDS Number: BSBWX

Responsible Party
ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
MILWAUKEE, WI 53201
US

Emergency Phone: 414-273-3850

Info Phone: 414-273-3850

Cage: 60928

Contractor
ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
355 MILWAUKEE, WI 53233 US

Telephone: 414-273-3850

Cage: 60928

Ingredients

TOLUENE, P-ETHYL; (4-ETHYLTOLUENE, TECH, 90%)

CAS: 622-96-8

RTECS: XT2550000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
INGESTION OR SKIN ABSORPTION. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. TO THE BEST OF
OUR KNOWLEDGE, THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL & TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY INVEST IGATED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES/SKIN W/ COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING &
SHOES. REMOVE & WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING PROMPTLY. INHAL: REMOVE
TO FRES H AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF
BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER
PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL MD.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:98.0F,36.7C
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROP FOAM.
WATER MAY BE EFTIVE FOR COOLING, BUT MAY NOT EFT EXTINGUISHMENT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP
. FLAMMABLE. PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR MAY TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO
SOURCE OF IGNITION & FLASH BACK. CONTR EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR UNDER
FIRE CNDTNS. FORMS EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE IN AIR.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:EVAC AREA. SHUT OFF ALL SOURCES OF IGNIT. WEAR
NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA, RUB BOOTS & HEAVY RUB GLOVES. COVER W/AN
ACTIVATED CARBON ABSORB. TAKE UP & PLACE IN CLSD CONTRS. TRANSPORT
OUTDOORS. VENT AREA & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATL PICKUP IS
COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:FLAMMABLE. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS & OPEN FLAME. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. USE
NON-SPARKING TOOLS. DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. NO SMOKING.
DO NOT EMPTY INTO DRAINS. TAKE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES AGAINST
STATIC DISCHARGES.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPR CHEM SFTY GOGG .
Other Protective Equipment:OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SAFETY SHOWER &
EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Chemical Properties

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:324F,162C
Spec Gravity:0.861
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF: CARBON MONOXIDE &
CARBON DIOXIDE.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN
AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER BUT EXERT EXTRA CARE IN IGNITING AS THIS
MATERIAL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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