BCJSX - TRIMETHYLPENTANE

Product Identification

Product ID:TRIMETHYLPENTANE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N003323
MSDS Number: BCJSX

Responsible Party
JT BAKER CHEMICAL COMPANY
222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865-2219
US

Emergency Phone: 201-859-2151

Info Phone: 201-859-2151

Cage: HO093

Contractor
MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

Ingredients

TRIMETHYLPENTANE

CAS: 540-81-1

RTECS: SA3320000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:EYE/SKIN: IRRIT

First Aid

First Aid:EYE/SKIN: FLUSH W/ WATER FOR 15 MINUTE,CONTACT DOCTOR

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:10F;-12C
Lower Limits:1.1
Extinguishing Media:FOAM,CO*2,DRY CHEM
Fire Fighting Procedures:SCBA
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DANGEROUS WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE SOURCES OF IGNITION & FLAMMABLES. A
LIQUID: ABSORB ON PAPER. EVAPORATE ON AN IRON PAN IN THE HOOD. BURN
THE PAPER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARKS,OPEN FLAME.
KEEP IN WELL-CLOSED CONTAINER.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD ALL-PURPOSE CANISTER MASK
(MFR)
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL-RECOMMEND
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:LARGE FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:APPROVED WORKING CLOTHES
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:210F;99C
Spec Gravity:0.703
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:MFR RECOMMENDS ATOMIZING LIQUID IN INCINERATOR.
DISPOSAL METOD MUST BE IAW FED, STATE & LOCAL CODES

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