Product ID:PETROLEUM ETHER
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-753-4990
MSDS Number: BLCZV

MALLINCKRODT INC SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION

PARIS BYPASS
PARIS, KY 40361
US

Emergency Phone: 314-982-5000

Info Phone: 314-982-5000

Cage: 62910

SANCHEZ & ASSOCIATES

1649 COLTON (MAY BE OUT OF BUSINESS !), CA 92324 US

Telephone: 714-370-3921/FAX824-0341 ALL WRONG#

Cage: 0HF19

VM&P NAPHTHA (LIGROINE)

CAS: 8032-32-4

RTECS: OI6180000

OSHA PEL 300 PPM/400 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 300 PPM; 9192

PENTANE

CAS: 109-66-0

RTECS: RZ9450000

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM/750 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 600 PPM/750STEL;9293

HEXANE (N-HEXANE)

CAS: 110-54-3

RTECS: MN9275000

OSHA PEL 500 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-EYES/SKIN:IRRITATION.
INHALATION:IRRITATION TO THE RESPIRATORY TRACT, DIZZINESS,
HEADACHE, CNS DEPRESSION, UNCONSCIOUSNESS. INGESTION: INTESTINAL
DISORDERS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, CHEMICAL PNEUMONITI S.
CHRONIC-DERMATITS.
Effects of Overexposure:INHAL:MAY PRODUCE ANESTHETIC EFFECTS., LOSS OF
APPETITE AND MUSCLE WEEKNESS. SKIN:IRRITATION. EYE:IRRITATION AND
REDNESS AND OR PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN,EYE, LIVER AND KIDNEY DISORERS
.

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
EYES/SKIN:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MIN;
INGESTION:RINSE MOUTH; DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. IN ALL CASES: I F SYMPTOMS PERSIST SEEK MEDICAL HELP.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:-51F,-46C
Lower Limits:1.1
Upper Limits:6.0%
Extinguishing Media:FOAM,CO*2,OR DRY CHEMICALS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA WITH FULL PROTECTIV
CLOTHING
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAOPRS CAN FLOW ALONG SUFACES TO DISTANT
SOURCES OF IGNITION AND FLASHBACK.

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES. ABSORB IN DRY, INERT MATERIAL
(SAND,CLAY,SAWDUST ETC) AND SAVE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. KEEP OUT OF
WATER SOURCES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,WELL-VENTILATE
AREA.PROTECT FROM IGNITION.BOND AND GROUND DURING LIQUID TRANSFER.
Other Precautions:AVOID SKIN AND EYES CONTACT. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR TYPE
RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
WASH STATION
Work Hygienic Practices:DO SMOKE IN WORK AREA. DO NOT BREATH VAPORS.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:95.0F,35.0C
Vapor Pres:760
Vapor Density:3.0
Spec Gravity:0.64
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1(BUTYL ACET=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID, GASOLINE-LIKE ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXYGEN AND STRONG OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:OPEN FLAMES, HIGH HEAT AND IGNITION
SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND DIOXIDE MAY BE
FORMED DURING COMBUSTION.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES. INCINERATION OR
DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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