Product ID:T 81772 TYPE 2
MSDS Date:05/31/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N012375
MSDS Number: BJSCG

ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO, DIV OF ASHLAND OIL CO

COLUMBUS, OH 43216
US

Emergency Phone: 606-324-1133 24 HR

Info Phone: 614-889-3333

Cage: 5A188

CHEMICAL SPECIALISTS AND DEVELOPMENT INC

687 CONROE, TX 77305 US

Telephone: 409-756-1065

Cage: 4N760

PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER

CAS: 107-98-2

RTECS: UB7700000

Fraction By Weight: 30-60%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM/150 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM/150STEL;9192

METHYL ETHYL KETONE (2-BUTANONE) (MEK) (SARA III)

CAS: 78-93-3

RTECS: EL6475000

Fraction By Weight: 52%

OSHA PEL 200 PPM/300 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 200 PPM/300STEL 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: 17%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM/75 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM/75 STEL; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

OVEREXP TO MATL OR ITS COMPONENTS HAS

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

DMG IN LAB ANIMALS.MFR IDENTIFIES SKIN CONT AS PRIMARY

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

CLAY, EARTH, FLOOR ABSORB, OR OTHER ABSORB MATL & SHOVELED

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

BODIES OF WATER. IF RUN OFF OCCURS, NOTIFY PROPER AUTH AS

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

CNTNRS. PREVENT RUN OFF TO SEWERS, STREAMS OR OTHER BODIES

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYES: CAN CAUSE MOD IRRIT,
REDNESS, TEARING. SKIN: CAN CAUSE SLIGHT IRRIT. INHAL: EXCESS INHAL
OF VAPS CAN CAUSE NASAL/RESP IRRIT & CNS EFTS INCL DIZZ, WEAK,
FATG, NAUS, HDCH, POSS UNCON. INGES T: CAN CAUSE GI IRRIT, NAUS,
VOMIT, DIARR. CHRONIC: MINOR EMBRYOTOXIC/FETOTOXIC EFTS HAVE BEEN
(SEE EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: OBSERVED IN LAB RATS EXPOSED TO
METHYL ETHYL KETONE (MEK) BY INHAL AT LVLS >1000 PPM FOR MOST OF
GESTATION PERIOD. MEK MAY POTENTIATE (SHORTEN TIME OF ONSET)
PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY CAUSED BY METHYL N-BUTYL KETONE OR N-HEXANE.
MEK BY ITSELF HAS NOT BEEN SHOWN TO CAUSE PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY.
(SEE INGRED 04)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:SKIN: THORO WASH W/SOAP & WATER. REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG &
LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. EYES: FLUSH W/LG AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
15 MIN, LIFTING UP/LOW LIDS OCCASNLY, GET MD. INGEST: DO NOT INDUCE
VOMIT. KEEP WARM & QUIET. GET MD. ASPIR IN LUNGS DUE TO VOMIT CAN
CAUSE CHEM PNEUMIT WHICH CAN BE FATAL. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
IF BRTHG DFCLT GIVE O2. IF STOPPED GIVE ARTF RESP. KEEP WARM &
QUIET. GET MD.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:20-99F, -6.7-37C
Lower Limits:1.4%
Extinguishing Media:REGULAR FOAM, WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY
CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA WITH A FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE DEMAND MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEVER USE WELDING/CUTTING TORCH ON OR
NEAR DRUM (EVEN EMPTY) BECAUSE PROD (EVEN RESIDUE) CAN IGNITE
EXPLOSIVELY. ALL FIVE GAL PAILS & LARGER (SEE SUPP DATA)

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL: ABSORB LIQ ON PAPER, VERMICULITE, FLOOR
ABSORB OR OTHER ABSORB MATL. LARGE: ELIM ALL IGNIT SOURCES. EVAC
FROM AREA ANYONE NOT WEARING PROT EQUIP. STOP SPILL AT SOURCE, DIKE
AREA TO PVNT SPREADI NG, PUMP LIQ TO SALVAGE TANK. (SEE INGRED 07)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:CONTAINERS OF THIS MATERIAL MAY BE HAZARDOUS WHEN
EMPTIED. SINCE EMPTIED CONTAINERS RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUES (VAPOR,
LIQUID, AND/OR SOLID), ALL HAZARD PRECAUTIONS GIVEN MUST BE
OBSERVED.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR
WHEN EXPOSURE LIMIT OF PRODUCT OR ANY COMPONENT IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST)
VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING AND BOOTS TO
PREVENT REPEATED OR PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLO HAZ: METAL CNTNRS INCL TANK CARS & TANK TRUCKS SHOULD BE GROUNDED
AND/OR BONDED WHEN MATL IS TRANSFERRED. VAPS ARE > AIR & MAY TVL
ALONG GROUND OR MAY BE MOVED BY VENT & IGNITED BY PILOT LIGHTS,
OTHER FLAMES, SPARKS, HEATERS, SMOKING, ELEC MOTORS, STATIC DISCH,
OR OTHER IGNIT SOURCES AWAY FROM MATL HNDLG POINT.

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:175F,79C
Vapor Pres:70MMHG@68F
Vapor Density:> AIR
Spec Gravity:< WATER
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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