Product ID:R-N-91,NAPHTHALENE,TECHNICAL,GR A
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-597-6111
MSDS Number: BFGZP

J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865-2219
US

Emergency Phone: 201-859-2151

Info Phone: 201-859-2151

Cage: DO870

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

NAPHTHALENE (SARA III)

CAS: 91-20-3

RTECS: QJ0525000

Fraction By Weight: >99%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM/15 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM/15 STEL; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

Effects of Overexposure:SKIN/EYES/RESPIRATORY TRACT: IRRITATES; CAUSES
NAUSEA,VOMITING,HEADACHE,DIAPHORESIS,FEVER;

First Aid:EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. CALL
PHYSICIAN. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES; INHAL: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICAL RESPIRATION. IF
DIFFICULT BREATH ING,GIVE OXYGEN; INGESTION:SALINE CATHARSIS-MED AT

Flash Point:> 200 F
Lower Limits:0.9
Upper Limits:5.9
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY,CARBON DIOXIDE,DRY CHEMICJAL OR ALCOHOL
FOAM
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THE USE OF FOAM OR DIRECT WATER SPRAY ON
MOLTEN NAPHTHALENE MAY CAUSE EXTENSIVE FOAMING

Spill Release Procedures:CAREFULLY SWEEP & REMOVE

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CONTAINERS AGAINST PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. STORE IN COOL PLACE,AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARK, FLAME;KEEP IN
TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.SEPARATE FROM OXIDIZERS
Other Precautions:PHYSICAL EXAM. OF EXPOSED PERSONNEL ANNUALLY
W/SPECIAL ATTN. TO THE EYES & INCLUDING COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT &
URINALYSIS. PRECLUDE FROM EXPOSURE,INDIVIDUALS W/BLOOD,LIVER &
KIDNEY DISEASES.

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Ventilation:LOCAL & MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED AS APPROPRIATE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER TYPE
Eye Protection:FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:APPROVED WORKING CLOTHES - EYE BATH
Supplemental Safety and Health
R4 CODE ASSIGNED BASE ON SUBLIMATION CHARACTERISTIC WHICH MAY PRODUCE A
FLAMMABLE CONC; BOTH IATA & IMLO CONSIDER IT A FLAM.SOLID; MATERIAL
IS VERY SOLUBLE IN PETROLEUM LIQS: DONOT STORE NXT T

HCC:F8
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:424.4 F
Vapor Density:4.42
Spec Gravity:1.45
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE BALLS WITH MOTH BALL ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CHROMIC ANHYDRIDE, CORROSIVES, OXIDIZING WATER:ALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,SPARKS,FLAMES

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE IN COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT. BURN IN FURNACE
BY SPRAYING THE SOLUTION, IAW ESTABLISHED ENVIRONMENTAL
REGULATIONS.

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