BSCWT - METHYL CELLOSOLVE

Product Identification

Product ID:METHYL CELLOSOLVE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-753-5061
MSDS Number: BSCWT

Responsible Party
PHIPPS PRODUCTS CORP (MFR UNION CARBIDE)
186 LINCOLN ST SUITE 502
BOSTON, MA 02111-2403
US

Emergency Phone: OUT OF BUSINESS

Info Phone: 804-279-4371 (DGSC-SSH)

Preparer: DOD/HMIS (DGSC-SSH)

Cage: 86511

Contractor
PHIPPS PRODUCTS CORP
BOSTON, MA 02111-2403 US

Telephone: OUT OF BUSINESS

Cage: 86511

Ingredients

2-METHOXYETHANOL (EGME) (SARA III)

CAS: 109-86-4

RTECS: KL5775000

Fraction By Weight: >99%.

OSHA PEL S, 25 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 5 PPM; 9192


SEC. 3.3 OF SPEC INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF AN

RTECS: 9999999ZZ


2,6 DITERTIARY BUTYL,4-METHYLPHENOL;OR 2,4

RTECS: 9999999ZZ


2,6 DITERTIARY BUTYLPHENOL; OR MIXED TERTIARY BUTYLPHENOL

RTECS: 9999999ZZ


ANTIOXIDANT,(RANGE 50-150 PPM) SEE ABOVE FOR OPTIONS

Hazards

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:.
Effects of Overexposure:HEAD, DIZZINESS, DROW, FTG, NAU, VOMIT, TREMOR,
CONF, EYE AND SKIN IRRIT, ANEM.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:.

First Aid

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHNG GIVE CPR; IF BRTHNG
DIFF GIVE OXYGEN. EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN: WASH
W/SOAP&WATER. RMV CONTAM CLTHG&SHOES. INGEST:INDUCE VOMIT. RPT
UNTIL VOMIT IS CLEAR. NOTHG BY MOUTH IF UNCONSC. GET MEDICAL ATTN.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:103F,39.4C(TCC)
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:545F
Lower Limits:2.5
Upper Limits:19.8
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY,CO2,DRY CHEMICAL,ALCOHOL OR UNIVERSAL
TYPE FOAMS
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SCBA AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. VENT AREA,
ELIM IGNIT SOURCE. DIKE TO RETAIN LIQUID. STOP LEAK WITHOUT RISK.
ABSORB SMALL AMOUNT WITH INERT MATERIAL OR PUMP/VAC LARGE AMOUNT
INTO CLOSED DISPOSAL CO NTAINER. FLUSH RESIDUE WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF
WATER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID SKIN,EYE,CLOTHES CONTACT.AVOID
VAPOR. KEEP FROM HEAT/FLAME.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED.USE WITH GOOD
VENTILATION.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Other Precautions:NONE

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH, MSHA APPROVED RESP/AIR SUPPLIED AIR MASK.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GEN) RECOMMENDED FOR NORMAL OPERATIONS.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE BATH & SAFETY SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED 1 MAR 83. **NOTE THAT THIS MSDS COPIED FROM ANOTHER ONE
RECEIVED FROM PHIPPS ON NSN 6850-00-060-5312.**

Chemical Properties

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:256F,124.4C
Vapor Pres:6
Vapor Density:2.62
Spec Gravity:0.9663
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.62 (BU AC = 1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID, MILD ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS & IGNITION SOURCES
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMP: CARBON MONOXIDE &/OR
CARBON DIOXIDE

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE IN A FURNACE WHERE PERMITTED UNDER
APPROPRIATE FEDERAL,STATE, &LOCAL REGULATIONS

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