BSWNC - HENEICOSANE, 261C-3

  • MSDS: BSWNC
  • Manufacturer: POLYSCIENCE
  • Product Name: HENEICOSANE, 261C-3
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00N047381
Product Identification

Product ID:HENEICOSANE, 261C-3
MSDS Date:04/01/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N047381
MSDS Number: BSWNC

Responsible Party
POLYSCIENCE
7800 MERRIMAC AVE
NILES, IL 60648
US

Emergency Phone: 312-965-0611

Info Phone: 312-965-0611

Cage: IO526

Contractor
POLYSCIENCE CORP
48312 NILES, IL 60714-3426 US

Telephone: 708-965-0611

Cage: 58378

Ingredients

HENEICOSANE

CAS: 629-94-7

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
INGESTION OR SKIN ABSORPTION. MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE
SKIN IRRITATION. TO THE BEST OF MANUFACTURER'S KNOWLEDGE, THE
CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL & TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN
THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH WITH SOAP & COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
INGEST: WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS.
CALL MD. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:>230F,>110C
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY. CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR
APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL
SAFETY GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE
IN A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE
AREA & WASH SPILL SI TE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL,
DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:AVOID INHALATION. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN &
CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>104F,>40C
Vapor Pres:<1 @ 20C
Vapor Density:10.3
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF: CARBON MONOXIDE,
CARBON DIOXIDE.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL WITH A COMBUSTIBLE
SOLVENT & BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL LAWS.

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