Product ID:1815Y REFRACTIVE INDEX LIQUID SERIES M ND = 1.776-1.800
MSDS Date:01/04/1988
FSC:850
NIIN:00F017245
MSDS Number: BKVHK

Emergency Phone: (201) 239-6633

Info Phone: (201) 239-6633

Cage: 10684

Telephone: 973-239-6633

Cage: 10684

METHYLAL (DIMETHOXYMETHANE)

CAS: 109-87-5

RTECS: PA8750000

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9192

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: OILY FEEL, CHARACTERISTIC ODOR
ON HANDS OR CLOTHING. INHALATION: SEDATION OR INTOXICATION. NOT
LIKELY AT CONDITIONS OF INTENDED USE, PRECAUTIONS & CONTROL
MEASURES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN: OILY FEEL, CHARACTERISTIC ODOR ON HANDS
OR CLOTHING. INHALATION: SEDATION OR INTOXICATION. NOT LIKELY AT
CONDITIONS OF INTENDED USE, PRECAUTIONS & CONTROL MEASURES.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER.
EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: WASH OUT OF MOUTH.
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point Method:OC
Flash Point:>334F
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY POWDER, WATER SPRAY, FOAM, OR ANY CLASS B
AGENT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. USE SCBA. WATER
MAY BE USED TO COOL CLOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:LABORATORY QUANTITIES WILL RARELY BE
SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE MAJOR AREA HAZARDS.

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB, PLACE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER, CAP OR
TWIST TIE CLOSURE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE BETWEEN 65F & 90F. AVOID DIRECT
SUNLIGHT.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN & BREATHING OF VAPORS.

Respiratory Protection:USE PRODUCT IN A VENTILATION HOOD.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: HOOD W/80-100 FPM. MECHANICAL: 5 AIR
CHANGES/HR.
Protective Gloves:MANDATORY (SURGICAL TYPE)
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:USE OF CHEMICAL LAB APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:ALWAYS USE GOOD HYGIENIC WORK/PRACTICES AS TO
HOUSEKEEPING & PERSONAL HYGIENE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>358F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>40F
Vapor Pres:1.5
Vapor Density:9
Spec Gravity:3.08-3.12
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(WATER = 1): 1
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT YELLOW TO DARK RED LIQUID, SLIGHT UNPLESANT
ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINUM, REACTIVE METALS, HALOGENS
Stability Condition to Avoid:DIRECT SUNLIGHT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC GASES &/OR IODINE VAPORS

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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