Product ID:NAPHTHALENE
MSDS Date:12/01/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D004357
MSDS Number: BYRNM

SCIENCE KIT & BOREAL LABORATORIES

777 EAST PARK DRIVE
TONAWANDA, NY 14150-6784
US

Emergency Phone: 800-828-7777

Info Phone: 716-874-9572

Preparer: R. M. CARLSON

Cage: 57020

SCIENCE KIT INC

TONAWANDA, NY 14150-6708 US

Telephone: 716-874-6020

Cage: 57020

NAPHTHALENE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 91-20-3

RTECS: QJ0525000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM/15 STEL; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:PRODUCT'S LD50 (ORAL RAT) WAS NOT STATED
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES, LUNGS.
DERMATITIS, NAUSEA, ANEMIA, HEAVY PERSPIRATION. INTERMUSCULAR
HEMOLYSIS. CHRONIC-KIDNEY, LIVER, SPLEEN DAMAGE, CATARACTS IN EYE,
DERMATITIS, ANEMIA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MANUFACTURER GAVE NO INFORMATION ABOUT
CARCINOGENICITY. HMIS FOUND NO LISTING & DOES NOT EXPECT IT TO BE
CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES, LUNGS. DERMATITIS,
NAUSEA, ANEMIA, HEAVY PERSPIRATION. INTERMUSCULAR HEMOLYSIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.

First Aid:IF ANY IRRITATION PERSISTS OR SEVERE, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
EYE:FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MIN. SKIN:FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. INHALED:REMOVE FROM
CONTAMINA TED AREA. AID OR RESTORE BREATHING AS NEEDED.
INGESTED:GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF CONSCIOUS GIVE 2
GLASSES OF WATER & STICK FINGER DOWN THROAT. NOTHING BY MOUTH IF
UNCONSCIOUS.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:176F,80C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:526C
Lower Limits:0.9
Upper Limits:5.9
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & NIOSA-APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS W/FULL FACE PIECE OPERATED IN
PRESSURE DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTIBLE. >F.P., VAPOR/AIR MIXTURES
ARE EXPLOSIVE. VAPORS CAN FLOW ALONG SURFACES TO DISTANT INGITION
SOURCE & FLASH BACK.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. REMOVE
SOURCES OF IGNITION. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. SWEEP OR SCOOP UP
USING NON-SPARKING TOOLS.
Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, WELL VENTILATED
LOCATION. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:READ LABLE ON CONTAINER BEFORE USING. CONDITIONS
AGGRAVATED/TAGGET ORGANS:PERSONS W/PRE-EXISTING SKIN, RESPIRATORY,
BLOOD OR VASCULAR CONDITIONS ARE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE. FOR LABORATORY
USE ONLY. NOT FOR DRUG, FOOD OR HOUSEHOLD USE.

Respiratory Protection:ORGANIC CARTRIDGE
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST & MECHANICAL(GENERAL) VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:VINYL OR RUBBER.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:F8
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:424F,218C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:176F,80C
Vapor Pres:1
Vapor Density:4.4
Spec Gravity:1.2
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS, MOTH BALL ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, ALKALIS, ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE,CARBON MONOXIDE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCHARGE, TREATMENT, OR DISPOSAL MAY BE SUBJECT
TO NATIONAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. CAN BE LIQUID INCINERATED IN
RCRA APPROVED COMBUSTIBLE CHAMBER OR DISPOSE IN AN APPROVED
FACILITY. DO NOT FLUSH TO S EWER.

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