Product ID:DIETHYLENE OXIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-174-6592
MSDS Number: BDFQW

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1,4-DIOXANE (DIETHYLENE DIOXIDE) (SARA III)

CAS: 123-91-1

RTECS: JG8225000

Fraction By Weight: >98%

OSHA PEL S, 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 25 PPM; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

Effects of Overexposure:SKIN:MAY BE ABSORBD;INHAL:LVR/KDNEY INJURY,POSS
DEATH BY HIGH CONC VAP;EYES:IRRIT;INGEST:HEAD,NAUSEA

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH;
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, OR OTHER
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.

Flash Point:54F/12.2C (CC)
Lower Limits:2.0
Upper Limits:22.0
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM,CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA & EYE GOGGLES.WATER SPRAY TO
DISPERSE VAP/COOL CO
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS FORM EXPLOSV MIXTURES IN AIR;VAP
ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR & CAN TRAVEL TO SOURCE OF IGN &FLSH BAK

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. STOP LEAK.
EVACUATE AREA.DO NOT TOUCH SPILLAGE. SM SPILL:ABSORB W. INERT
ABSORBENT. PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINER. FLUSH AREA W. WATER. LG
SPILL: DIKE AHEAD FOR LATER DISPOSAL. NOTIFY AUTHORITIES.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED,LOW
FIRE RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.KEEP CONTAINERS
CLOSED. MAINTAIN STRICT HYGIENE FOR CHEM HANDLING.
Other Precautions:CHECK PEROXIDE CONTENTS BEFORE USE.WASH THOROUGHLY
AFTER HANDLING.AVOID BREATHING VAPORS;WARNING:MAY CAUSE SKIN/EYE
IRRITATION ON CONTACT & HEADACHE,NAUSEA ON INHALATION/INGESTION.

Respiratory Protection:USE SCBA IN CONFINED AREAS
Ventilation:MECH(GEN)OR LOCAL EXHAUST THAT PROVIDES ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT PROLONGED CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPEC REFERENCE: O-C-265B;MSDS FM MFR IS NOT DATED.

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:101.1C/214F
Vapor Pres:29
Vapor Density:3.03
Spec Gravity:1.0
Evaporation Rate & Reference:2.7(BU-ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID,ETHEREAL ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES,IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON & PEROXIDES
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:PROLONGED STORAGE;EXPLOSIVE
PEROXIDES FORMED ON PROLONG STG.

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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