Product ID:9338/9199/M955/M954/9198/9177/M956 N-HEPTANE
MSDS Date:01/15/1994
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F038547
MSDS Number: BWVFP

Emergency Phone: 201-859-2151

Info Phone: 201-859-2151

Cage: DO803

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

HEPTANE

CAS: 142-82-5

RTECS: MI7700000

Fraction By Weight: 90-100%

OSHA PEL 2000 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 1640 MG/CUM

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITATION OF THE NOSE &
THROAT. SKIN: DERMATITIS. EYES: IRRITATION. INGESTION: IRRITATION
OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES, GI IRRITATION, MAY CAUSE CNS DEPRESSION.
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED/INHALED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:COUGHING, CHEST PAINS, IRRITATION, NAUSEA,
HEADACHE, VOMITING, DIZZINESS

First Aid:INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE CPR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE
OXYGEN. SKIN/EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS.
OBTAI N MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:25F
Lower Limits:1.05
Upper Limits:6.7
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL/CO2. WATER MAY BE
INEFFECTIVE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & SCBA W/FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. MOVE CONTAINERS FROM
AREA W/OUT RISK. (SEE SUPP)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS MAY FLOW ALONG SURFACES TO DISTANT
IGNITION SOURCES & FLASH BACK. CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT
MAY EXPLODE. EXTREMELY FLAMMBLE. (SEE SUPP)

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SHUT OFF
IGNITION SOURCES. STOP LEAK SAFELY. USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE
VAPORS. TAKE UP W/ABSORBENT & PLACE INTO CONTAINER FOR LATER
DISPOSAL. FLUSH AREA W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:JT BAKER SOLUSORB SOLVENT ABSORBENT IS RECOMMENDED.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
IN A COOL/DRY, WELL-VENTILATED, FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE AREA. BOND
& GROUND CONTAINERS WHEN TRANSFERRING LIQUID.
Other Precautions:WHEN HANDLING LIQUID PRODUCTS, SECONDARY PROTECTIVE
CONTAINERS MUST BE USED FOR CARRYING. AVOID BREATHING VAPOR. USE
W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES & SKIN.

Respiratory Protection:REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV.
AT CONCENTRATIONS UP TO 850 PPM, A CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR
W/ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE IS RECOMMENDED. ABOVE THIS LEVEL, A SCBA
IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS. VENT HOOD.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL PROCEDURES CONT'D: SENITIVE TO STATIC DISCHARGE. SPECIAL FIRE
FIGHTING PROCEDURES CONT'D: USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED
CONTAINERS COOL. UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS CONT'D: CONTACT
W/STRON G OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE FIRE. AUTOIGNITION TEMP = 399F.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:208F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-131F
Vapor Density:3.5
Spec Gravity:0.68
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(BU AC=1): 4.3
Solubility in Water:<0.1%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID W/FAINT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, CHLORINE, PHOSPHORUS, CHLOROSULFONIC ACID
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME, SPARKS, OTHER SOURCES OF
IGNITION, STATIC DISCHARGE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NO: DOO1(IGNITABLE WASTE).
FLAMMABLE LIQUID UN1206.

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