BGLKJ - METHYL CARBITOL

  • MSDS: BGLKJ
  • Manufacturer: UNION CARBIDE CORP
  • Product Name: METHYL CARBITOL
  • National Stock Number: 6850-01-089-5514
Product Identification

Product ID:METHYL CARBITOL
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-089-5514
MSDS Number: BGLKJ

Responsible Party
UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION

Emergency Phone: (304)744-3487

Cage: 61637

Contractor
UNION CARBIDE CORP
DANBURY, CT 06817-0001 US

Telephone: 800-822-4357/732-563-5522 (MSDS)

Cage: 61637

Ingredients

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER CAS#111-77-3

CAS: 111-77-3

RTECS: KL6125000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:EYES CONTACT:SLIGHT IRRITATION.
INGESTION:SLIGHTLY TOXIC,MAY CAUSE SOME NAUSEA & NARCOSIS

First Aid

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.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:188F/87C (T.C.C)
Lower Limits:1.7
Upper Limits:22.0
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY,CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA WITH PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION.USE ABSORBENT
OR INERT MATERIAL AND RECOVER FOR DISPOSAL

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
AREAS.KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT AND OPEN FLAMES.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED
WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN,AND EYES.DO NOT BREATHE
VAPORS.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NO SPECIAL REQMNTS UNDER ORDINARY
CONDITIONS/ADEQUATE VENT.
Ventilation:MECH(GEN)OR LOCAL EXHAUST THAT PROVIDES ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:PVC/RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED JULY 30, 1981

Chemical Properties

HCC:V4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:381F/194C
Vapor Pres:0.1
Vapor Density:4.14
Spec Gravity:1.023
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.015 (BUT ACET=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID;MILD ODOR

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HIGH CONC. OF CAUSTIC AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BURNING CAN PRODUCE CO AND/OR CO*2

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES.DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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