BKWYD - INTRON 691

Product Identification

Product ID:INTRON 691
MSDS Date:07/17/1990
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F018008
MSDS Number: BKWYD

Responsible Party
INTERCON CHEMICAL COMPANY
3647 BELL AVENUE
ST LOUIS, MO 63108

Emergency Phone: (314) 535-6991

Info Phone: (314) 535-6991

Cage: INTCN

Contractor
INTERCON CHEMICAL COMPANY
ST LOUIS, MO 63110 US

Telephone: 314-771-6800

Cage: INTCN

Ingredients

2-BUTOXYETHANOL

CAS: 111-76-2

RTECS: KJ8575000

OSHA PEL S, 50 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 25 PPM; 9293


POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


SODIUM OXIDE

CAS: 12401-86-4

RTECS: WC4800000

Fraction By Weight: 2%

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/CUM

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN/EYES: BURNS OR IRRITATION.
INHALATION: IRRITATION. INGESTION: HARMFUL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN/EYES: BURNS OR IRRITATION. INHALATION:
IRRITATION. INGESTION: HARMFUL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:OPEN CUTS & SORES

First Aid

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. INGESTION: GIVE MILK OR WATER TO DILUTE MATERIAL. DON'T
INDUCE VOMITING. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
AVOID ALCO HOL. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY OR FOG, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, OR CO2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED POSITIVE PRESSURIZED
BREATHING APPARATUS MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED OR EQUIVALENT. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL ADJACENT FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRODUCT WILL NOT BURN BUT MAY SPLATTER IF
TEMPERATURE IS >212F.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:MOP UP & FLUSH TO SEWER W/PLENTY OF WATER.
LARGE SPILLS: DIKE & PUMP TO SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:DURING A SPILL FLOORS MAY BE SLIPPERY.
USE CARE TO AVOID FALLS. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING & BREATHING
FUMES, VAPOR OR SPRAY.

Exposure Controls

Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: PREFERRED. GENERAL: ACCEPTABLE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS RUBBER, DETERGENT RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS RUBBER BOOTS, APRON, EYEWASH
FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENE. WASH AFTER HANDLING. SHOWER AFTER WORK
PERIOD.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F
Vapor Pres:17
Vapor Density:0.62
Spec Gravity:1.0612
pH:13
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(WATER = 1): 1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR BLUE THIN LIQUID W/CHARACTERISTIC BUTYL
SOLVENT ODOR.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING REDUCING AGENTS, CATIONICS
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES >115
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO2 & CO

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. SELL FOR SALVAGE. DON'T CONTAMINATE WATER,
FOOD OR FEED.

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