Product ID:PEP SET II 5230
MSDS Date:10/28/1988
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F015375
MSDS Number: BKDCD

ASHLAND CHEMICAL, INC

COLUMBUS, OH 43216-2219

Emergency Phone: (800) 274-5263

Info Phone: (614) 889-3333

Cage: 34897

ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO

2219 COLUMBUS, OH 43216-2219 US

Telephone: 614-790-3333/800-274-5263

Cage: 34897

HIGHER OLIGOMERS OF MDI, POLYMETHYLENE POLYPHENYLENE

CAS: 9016-87-9

RTECS: TR0350000

Fraction By Weight: >5%

METHYLENE BISPHENYL ISOCYANATE (MDI) (SARA III)

CAS: 101-68-8

RTECS: NQ9350000

Fraction By Weight: 55%

OSHA PEL C, 0.02 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 0.005 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

XYLENES (O-,M-,P- ISOMERS) (SARA III)

CAS: 1330-20-7

RTECS: ZE2100000

Fraction By Weight: 2.31%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM/150 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM/150STEL;9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

CUMENE (SARA III)

CAS: 98-82-8

RTECS: GR8575000

Fraction By Weight: 0.99%

OSHA PEL S, 50 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 50 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

TRIMETHYL BENZENE (SARA III)

CAS: 25551-13-7

RTECS: DC3220000

Fraction By Weight: 13.2%

OSHA PEL 25 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 25 PPM; 9192

1,2,4-TRIMETHYLBENZENE (SARA III)

CAS: 95-63-6

RTECS: DC3325000

Fraction By Weight: 16.5%

OSHA PEL 25 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 25 PPM; 9192

1,3,5,-TRIMETHYLBENZENE

CAS: 108-67-8

RTECS: OX6825000

Fraction By Weight: 7.43%

ACGIH TLV: 25 PPM

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: SEVERE IRRITATION, REDNESS,
TEARING, BLURRED VISION. SKIN: REDDENING, IRRITATION, DERMATITIS,
INHALATION: NASAL/RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, TIGHTNESS OF CHEST,
COUGHING, HEADACHE/SHORTNESS OF BREATH & ALLERGIC SENSITIZATION.
INGESTION: GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING/DIARRHEA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION: ASPIRATION OF MATERIAL INTO THE
LUNGS DUE TO VOMITING CAN CAUSE CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS WHICH CAN BE
FATAL. EYES: SEVERE IRRITATION, REDNESS, TEARING, BLURRED VISION.
SKIN: REDDENING, IRRITTIO N, DERMATITIS. INHALATION:
NASAL/RESPIRATION IRRITATION, TIGHTNESS OF CHEST,
COUGHING/HEADACHES/ALLERGIC SENSITIZATION.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE INDIVIDUAL TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT/ADMINISTER OXYGEN. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED, GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING.
ASPIRATION OF MATERIAL INTO THE LUNGS DUE TO VOMITING CAN CAUSE
CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS WHICH CAN BE FATAL. EYES: FLUSH W/LARGE
AMOUNTS OF WATER. SKIN: THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED AREA W/SOAP &
WATER. OBTAIN MED ATTN IN ALL CASES

Flash Point:128F
Lower Limits:1.0%
Extinguishing Media:REGULAR FOAM, WATER FOG, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS W/A
FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE DEMAND MODE WHEN
FIGHTING FIRES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS ARE >AIR/MAY TRAVEL ALONG THE
GROUND OR BE MOVED BY VENTILATION/IGNITED BY HEAT, PILOT LIGHTS,
OTHER FLAMES/IGNITION SOURCES AT DISTANT LOCATIONS.

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB LIQUID ON PAPER, VERMICULITE, FLOOR
ABSORBENT, OR OTHR ABSORBENT MATERIAL & TRANSFER TO HOOD.
REMAINING LIQUID MAY BE TAKEN UP ON SAND, CLAY, EARTH, FLOOR
ABSORBENT, OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIA L & SHOVELED INTO CONTAINERS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:CONTAINERS OF THIS MATERIAL MAY BE
HAZARDOUS WHEN EMPTIED. SINCE EMPTIED CONTAINERS RETAIN PRODUCT
RESIDUES (VAPOR, LIQUID/SOLID).
Other Precautions:NEVER USE WELDING OR CUTTING TORCH ON OR NEAR DRUM
(EVEN EMPTY) BECAUSE PRODUCT (EVEN JUST RESIDUE) CAN IGNITE
EXPLOSIVELY. AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN. ENGINEERING OR ADMINISTRATIVE
CONTROLS SHOULD BE IMPLE MENTED TO REDUCE EXPOSURE.

Respiratory Protection:IF WORKPLACE EXPOSURE OF PRODUCT OR ANY
COMPONENT IS EXCEEDED, A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED
RESPIRATOR IS ADVISED IN ABSENCE OF PROPER ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO
KEEP Protective Gloves:RESISTANT, NEOPRENE, NITRILE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES, SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING & BOOTS
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ALL 5 GALLON PAILS/LARGER METAL CONTAINERS INCLUDING TANK CARS/TANK
TRUCKS SHOULD BE GROUNDED &/OR BONDED WHEN MATERIAL IS TRANSFERRED.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:308F
Vapor Pres:3.00
Vapor Density:>AIR
Spec Gravity:>WATER
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Percent Volatiles by Volume:30-35%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIES, STRONG MINERAL ACIDS, & WATER
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, PILOT LIGHTS, OTHER FLAMES, IGNITION
SOURCES , FLARES, ELECTRICAL SPARKS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC MATERIALS, CO, CO2, NITROGEN
COMPOUNDS, HYDROGEN CYANIDE, HYDROCARBONS, ALDEHYDES, PHENOLS,
OXYGENATED COMPOUNDS

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF REMAINING MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE
W/APPLICABLE REGULATIONS. DESTROY BY LIQUID INCINERATION IN
ACCORDANCE W/APPLICABLE REGULATIONS. DOT HAZARD CLASSIFICATION:
COMBUSTIBLE.

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