BJRMG - SYNASOL SOLVENT,PM 509,200 PROOF

Product Identification

Product ID:SYNASOL SOLVENT,PM 509,200 PROOF
MSDS Date:12/07/1990
FSC:6660
NIIN:00-253-2552
MSDS Number: BJRMG

Responsible Party
UNION CARBIDE CORP., INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS DIVISION
39 OLD RIDGEBURY ROAD
DANBURY, CT 06817-0001
US

Emergency Phone: 800-822-4357/304-744-3487

Info Phone: 800-822-4357

Cage: 61637

Contractor
UNION CARBIDE CORP
DANBURY, CT 06817-0001 US

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

Cage: 61637

Ingredients

ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

Fraction By Weight: 92.2%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9192


METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 3.6%

OSHA PEL S,200PPM/250STEL

ACGIH TLV: S,200PPM/250STEL; 93

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS


ETHYL ACETATE (SARA III)

CAS: 141-78-6

RTECS: AH5425000

Fraction By Weight: 1.8%

OSHA PEL 400 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 400 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS


METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE (SARA III)

CAS: 108-10-1

RTECS: SA9275000

Fraction By Weight: 1.9%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM/75 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM/75 STEL; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS


ALIPHATIC PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS

Fraction By Weight: 0.82%

OSHA PEL 400 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 400 PPM

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HEALTH HAZARDS-ACUTE: EYES, NOSE AND
THROAT IRRITATION. CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS. CHRONIC:
DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRESSIVE LIVER INJURY WITH FIBROSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT
IS LISTED BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION,REDNESS. SKIN: NO EFFECTS.
INHALATION: BURNING SENSATION IN THROAT AND
NOSE,DIZZINESS,FAINTNESS,DROWSINESS,NAUSEA,VOMITING. INGESTION:
DIZZINESS,FAINTNESS,DROWSINESS,DECREASED AWARENE SS AND
RESPONSIVENESS,EUPHORIA,ABDOMINALDISCOMFORT,NAUSEA,VOMITING,STAGGER
ING GAIT,LACK OF COORDINATION AND COMA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MAY EXACERBATE LIVER INJURY
PRODUCED FROM OTHER CAUSES.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.IF
IRRITATION PERSISTS,SEE DOCTOR. SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER.
INHALATION:REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.SEE
DOCTOR. INGESTION: GIVE 2 GLASSES OF WATER.INDUCE VOMITING.SEE
DOCTOR.NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:51.0F,10.6C
Lower Limits:3.3
Upper Limits:19.0
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.VAPORS HEAVIER THAN
AIR.CAN TRAVEL A LONG DISTANCE ALONG GROUND AND FLASHBACK

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE PERSONNEL.ELIMINATE IGNITION
SOURCES.VENTILATE AREA.WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
EQUIPMENT.DILUTION WITH WATER WILL DECREASE THE RISK OF A FIRE
HAZARD.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES AND
OXIDIZING AGENTS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:GROUND CONTAINERS WHEN EMPTYING. AVOID EYE AND SKIN
CONTACT. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION. NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA AS APPROPIATE
FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST
VENTILATION TO KEEP EXPOSURE LEVELS BELOW PEL.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR PVC COATED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SPLASH GUARD.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE
EXPOSURE FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT. EYE BATH AND SAFETY
SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

Chemical Properties

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:=77.2C, 171.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:<-90.C, -130.F
Vapor Pres:40.4
Vapor Density:1.6
Spec Gravity:0.79
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.6 (BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WATER WHITE LIQUID. CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS. MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS INCINERATION. SMALL AMOUNTS
MAY BE FLUSHED WITH WATER.

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