Product ID:PROBIMIDE 286
MSDS Date:01/02/1990
FSC:8010
NIIN:00F034748
MSDS Number: BTRHR

CIBA-GEIGY CORP ADDITIVES DIV.

SEVEN SKYLINE DRIVE
HAWTHORNE, NY 10532-2119
US

Emergency Phone: 800-888-8372

Info Phone: 914-347-4700

Cage: 07566

CIBA-GEIGY CORP ADDITIVES DIV.

HAWTHORNE, NY 10532-2119 US

Telephone: 800-888-8372

Cage: 07566

2(3H)-FURANONE, DIHYDRO-; (DIHYDRO-2-FURANONE) (GAMMA -

CAS: 96-48-0

RTECS: LU3500000

XYLENES (O-,M-,P- ISOMERS) (SARA III)

CAS: 1330-20-7

RTECS: ZE2100000

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM/150STEL;9394

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IHALATION OF XYLENE AT THE TLV MAY
CAUSE MILD IRRITATION & DIZZINESS, CONCENTRATIONS 100-200 PPM MAY
CAUSE NAUSEA,HEADACHE & DEPRESSION. >200 PPM CAN HAVE ANESTHETIC
EFFECT. SKIN CONTACT MAY PRODUCE I RRITATION & DEFATTING. EYE
CONTACT MAY CAUSE BURNING & IRRITATION. INGESTION MAY CAUSE
POISONING. >1 OZ MAY BE FATAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS CHEMICAL IS NOT CONSIDERED TO BE
CARCINOGENIC BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:IRRITATION. SKIN:MILD IRRITATION &
DEFATTING. SENSITIZATION IS NOT EXPECTED. INHALED:RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION, DIZZINESS, ANESTHESIA. INGESTED:TOXIC.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ALLERGY, ECZEMA OR SKIN CONDITIONS.

First Aid:EYES:PROMPTLY FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CALL
PHYSICIAN. SKIN:WASH THOROUGHLY W/MILD SOAP & WATER. INGESTED:GET
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. CONTAINS
XYLENE. INHALE D:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT. OTHER:IMMEDIATELY REMOVE WET CONTAMINATED CLOTHING TO
AVOID FLAMMABILITY HAZARD. WASH BEFORE REUSE.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:89.0F,31.7C
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DECOMPOSITION & COMBUSTION PRODUCTS MAY
BE TOXIC. DANGEROUS FIRE HAZARD AND MODERATE EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN
EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME.

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. PROVIDE
VENTILATION. WEAR ORGANIC VAPOR RESPIRATOR. TAKE UP ON ABSORBENT
MATERIAL. SCRAPE UP W/SPARK PROOF TOOLS INTO CLOSEABLE CONTAINERS.
FLUSH CONTAMINATED AREA W/WA TER.
Neutralizing Agent:NO INFORMATION GIVEN BY MFR ON MSDS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:WARNING! FLAMMABLE LIQUID. MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN OR CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING
VAPOR, MIST OR SPRAY.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES. STORE IN
COOL, WELL-VENTILATED AREA IN CLOSED CONTAINERS. GROUND & BOND
METAL CONTAINERS FOR LIQUID TRANSFER TO AVOID STATIC SPARKS. WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HAN DLING & BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR SUITABLE FOR
ORGANIC VAPORS IF REQUIRED.
Ventilation:EXPLOSION PROOF GENERAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND LOCAL
EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:WEAR IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:WEAR SPLASH-PROOF CHEMICAL GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT
EXPOSURE & PERSONAL CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR: ? HMIS:USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE
PRACTICE. AVOID ALL UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE
EATING OR DRINKI
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:F4
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Vapor Density:>1
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (N-BUAC = 1)
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID; AROMATIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:90

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NO INFORMATION GIVEN BY MFR ON MSDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE AND CARBON MONOXIDE,
ALDEHYDES AND NITROGEN OXIDES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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