Product ID:NAPHTHALENE
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-984-9787
MSDS Number: BPFGJ

J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865
US

Emergency Phone: (201) 859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTR)

Info Phone: 800-JTBAKER

Cage: DO870

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

NAPHTHALENE (SARA III)

CAS: 91-20-3

RTECS: QJ0525000

Fraction By Weight: 90- 100%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM/15 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM/15 STEL; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 1780 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- EYE/SKIN:IRRITATION.
INHALATION:NONE IDENTIFIED. SKIN ABSORPTION:MAY BE HARMFUL.
ORAL:HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS, GASTROINTESTINAL
IRRITATION. CHRONIC- NONE IDENTIFIED.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF EYE AND SKIN. ORALLY MAY CAUSE
HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS, GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. SKIN:WASH WITH
SOAP & WATER. EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS
OPEN. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.
ORAL:DO N OT INDUCE VOMITING. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:190F,88C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:979F
Lower Limits:0.9
Upper Limits:5.9
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, FOAM/DRY CHEMICAL. WATER SPRAY
MAY BE USED TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL & FLUSH SPILLS
AWAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT MAY
EXPLODE. CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SHUT OFF
IGNITION SOURCES. VENTILATE AREA. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY
PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND COVER; REMOVE FROM
AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH W ATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE- KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY
CLOSED IN COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS OR
FLAME.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OR DUSTS. DO NOT GET IN EYES,
ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING OR DRINKING. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING PROMPTLY. KEEP OUT
OF REACH OF C HILDREN.

Respiratory Protection:AT CONCENTRATIONS UP TO 500 PPM, A CHEMICAL
CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE IS RECOMMENDED.
ABOVE THIS LEVEL, USE NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION IS REQUIRED. LOCAL EXHAUST
MAY BE REQUIRED IF WORK AREA IS NOT VENTED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES/FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. OTHER EQUIPMENT
AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED
CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:424F,218C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:176F,80C
Vapor Pres:0.05 @ 20C
Vapor Density:4.42
Spec Gravity:1.14
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE SOLID, ODOR OF MOTH BALL

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME, OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. REPORTABLE QUANTITY IS 100 LBS.

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