Product ID:CALLA 301
MSDS Date:06/22/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-159-8533
MSDS Number: BMWQN

BAKER PERFORMANCE CHEMICALS INC, CALLA CHEMICAL

19815 SOUTHLAKE RD
TAFT, CA 93268
US

Emergency Phone: 713-599-7473

Preparer: KARLA M PRUITT

Cage: 0LHH3

BAKER PERFORMANCE CHEMICALS INC, CALLA CHEMICAL

TAFT, CA 93268 US

Cage: 0LHH3

2-BUTOXYETHANOL

CAS: 111-76-2

RTECS: KJ8575000

Fraction By Weight: 1-10%

OSHA PEL S, 50 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 25 PPM; 9293

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 1-5%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:2-BUTOXYETHANOL IS PRIMARILY ABSORBED
THROUGH THE SKIN. THIS EXPOSURE MAY RESULT IN THE ABSORPTION OF
POTENTIALLY HARMFUL AMOUNTS WHICH CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE KIDNEYS,
LIVER AND BONE MARROW. IT IS AL SO HIGHLY IRRITATING TO THE MUCOUS
MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, AND EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE CNS
DEPRESSION.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: INHALATION OF HIGH LEVELS OF VAPORS
OR MISTS MAY CAUSE LIGHTHEADEDNESS, DIZZINESS, HEADACHES OR
UNCONSCIOUSNESS. SKIN: PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT WITH SKIN MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION OR CONT ACT DERMATITIS. EYE: CONTACT MAY
CAUSEIRRITATION AND REDNESS. INGESTION: MAY BE HARMFUL IF
INGESTED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES. CALL A PHYSICIAN IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. SKIN:
REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH SKIN THOROUGHLY WITH MILD SOAP
AND WATER. LAUNDER CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. IF LABORED BREATHING CONTINUES, CONTACT A PHYSICIAN.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK LARGE
AMOUNTS OF WATER.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:>200F,>93C
Extinguishing Media:USE FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER FOG
OR SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:DO NOT ENTER A FIRE AREA WITHOUT PROPER
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED, SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NO UNUSUAL FIRE HAZARDS, MATERIAL IS NOT
FLAMMAGLE OR COMBUSTIBLE.

Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF LEAK IF POSSIBLE TO DO SAFELY. WEAR
APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND RESPIRATORY PROTECTION. PRODUCT
RESIDUES MAY BE FLUSHED WITH WATER INTO THE NEAREST WATER CLARIFIER
ASSUMING ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL PERMITS HAVE BEEN SECURED.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID INHALATION OF VAPORS OR MISTS.
DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED
WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:AIR SUPPLIED (SCBA) IF NEEDED, AIR PURIFYING
(FULL FACE PIECE), CARTRIDGE OR CANNISTER ACID GAS, ORGANIC VAPOR
AMMONIA.
Ventilation:THE USE OF MECHANICAL VENTILATION IS RECOMMENDED WHENEVER
THIS PRODUCT IS USED IN A CONFINED SPACE.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS BOOTS AND APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING THIS
PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:B3
Vapor Pres:<5
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:1.072
pH:12.5
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:RED CLEAR LIQUID WITH PLEASANT ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES AND OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND OXIDES OF
PHOSPHOROUS.

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

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