Product ID:TOXAPHENE, 1X1ML, ISO, 1000 UG/ML, 48103
MSDS Date:02/05/1992
FSC:6640
NIIN:00N065934
MSDS Number: BZHRH

SUPELCO INC

SUPELCO PARK
BELLEFONTE, PA 16823-0048
US

Emergency Phone: 814-359-3441

Info Phone: 814-359-3441

Cage: 54968

SIGMA-ALDRICH INC.

14508 ST. LOUIS, MO 63103 US

Telephone: 314-771-5765/414-273-3850X5996

Cage: 54968

(ORAL,RAT) 69MG/KG

CAS: 8001-35-2

RTECS: XW5250000

Fraction By Weight: 0.1%

OSHA PEL S,0.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: S,0.5MG/M3/1 STEL

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

PENTANE, 2,2,4-TRIMETHYL-; (PENTANE, 2,2,4-TRIMETHYL)

CAS: 540-81-1

RTECS: SA3320000

Fraction By Weight: 99-100%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENT 1
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:CONTAINS MATERIAL(S) KNOWN TO
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER. IRRITATES EYES. IRRITATES
SKIN. IRRITATES NOSE AND THROAT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:TOXAPHENE:IARC MONO, SUPP, VOL 7, PG 56,
1987:GROUP 2B. NTP 7TH ANNUAL RPT ON CARCINS, 1994:ANTIC TO BE
CARCIN. (SUPDAT)
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR @ LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:FLUSH
WITH LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER. INHALATION:IMMED MOVE TO FRESH AIR.
GIVE OXYG IF BRTHG IS LABORED. IF BRTHG STOPS, GIVE ARTF RESP.
INGEST:NEV ER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCON PERSON. NEVER TRY
TO MAKE AN UNCON PERSON VOMIT. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:10F,-12C
Lower Limits:1.1%
Upper Limits:6.0%
Extinguishing Media:CO*2, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CAN REACT VIGOROUSLY W/REDUCING MATLS.
THE FOLLOWING TOX VAPS ARE FORMED WHEN THIS MATL IS HEATED TO
DECOMPOSITION. HYDROGEN CHLORIDE.

Spill Release Procedures:TAKE UP WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL. VENTILATE
AREA. ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:REFRIGERATE IN SEALED CONTAINER. KEEP
AWAY FROM HEAT. KEEP AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES.
Other Precautions:AVOID EYE OR SKIN CONTACT. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED FACE MASK WITH ORGANIC
VAPOR CANISTER.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EMERGENCY EYE WASH & DELUGE
SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLAN OF CARCIN:ANIMAL:LIVER.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:210F,99C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-177F,-116C
Vapor Pres:41
Vapor Density:3.90
Spec Gravity:0.690 (WATER=1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1 (ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:0
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT APPLICABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, OR
LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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