BZQVP - ETHER

Product Identification

Product ID:ETHER
MSDS Date:12/09/1995
FSC:2910
NIIN:00-113-0720
MSDS Number: BZQVP

Responsible Party
QUICK START PRODUCTS LTD
HIGHWAY 251 SOUTH
ROCHELLE, IL 61068
US

Emergency Phone: 815-895-4545

Info Phone: 815-895-4545; 815-562-5414

Cage: 78280

Contractor
QUICK START PRODUCTS LTD
ROCHELLE, IL 61068 US

Telephone: 815-562-5414

Cage: 78280

Ingredients

ETHYL ETHER (CERCLA)

CAS: 60-29-7

RTECS: KI5775000

Fraction By Weight: 91%

OSHA PEL 400 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 400PPM/500STEL; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS


ETHYLENE (SARA 313) (PROPELLANT)

CAS: 74-85-1

RTECS: KU5340000

Fraction By Weight: 6.5%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9495


ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

Fraction By Weight: 2%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9495


2,6-DI-TERT-BUTYL-P-CRESOL

CAS: 128-37-0

RTECS: GO7875000

Fraction By Weight: 1% PPM

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3; 9495

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:PRODUCT'S LD50 (ORAL RAT) WAS NOT STATED
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:**TARGET-ORGANS:CNS, EYES** CASUAL
EXPOSURE SHOULD CAUSE NO NEGATIVE EFFECTS. ACUTE CONJUNCTIVITIS,
IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY TRACT, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, ANOREXIA,
NAUSEA, VOMITING. NARCOSIS, ALUMINA RIA, LASSITUDE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE CONJUNCTIVITIS, IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY
SYSTEM, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, ANOREXIA, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
ALUMINARIA, LASSITUDE.

First Aid

First Aid:IF IRRITATION PERSISTS OR IS SEVERE, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
EYE:FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MIN. SKIN:WASH W/SOAP & WATER. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. INHALED:REMOVE FROM
EXPOSURE. A ID OR RESTORE BREATHING AS NEEDED. INGESTED:DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 1-2 GLASSES OF MILK OR WATER TO DRINK. CALL
PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY. NOTHING BY MOUTH IF
UNCONSCIOUS.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:-49F,-45C
Lower Limits:1.9
Upper Limits:48
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM. WATER MAY BE
INEFFECTIVE TO FIGHT FIRE BUT CAN BE USED TO COOL CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IN A
POSITIVE MODE W/FULL FACEPIECE WHEN POSSIBILITY OF EXPOSURE TO
SMOKE, FUMES EXIST.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS MAY TRAVEL TO IGNITION SOURCES &
FLASH BACK. RUNOFF TO SWEWRS MAY CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION. USE WATER
TO FLUSH AWAY UNIGNITED SPILLS & DISPERSE VAPORS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. VENTILATE TO
REMOVE FUMES. FLUSH LARGE SPILLS WITH WATER. RUNOFF TO SEWERS MAY
CREATE FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE <175F. DO NOT STORE NEAR
SPARKS, FLAMES OR COMBUSTIBLES. PROTECT CONTAINER FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. STORE AWAY FROM RESIDENTAL STRUCTURES.
Other Precautions:SMOKING SHOULD BE PROHIBITED IN STORAGE AREAS.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:WHEN IN CONTACT W/HIGH CONCENTRATION USE
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION SYSTEM.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE EXPLOSION-PROOF MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR
LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:WEAR NITRILE FOR PROLONGED USE.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES METTING ANSI Z87.1.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR NITRILE COATED CLOTHING IF PROLONGED
SKIN CONTACT IS ANTICIPATED.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

Chemical Properties

HCC:G2
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:94.0F,34.4C
Vapor Pres:7.3 ATM
Vapor Density:2.6
Spec Gravity:0.695
Evaporation Rate & Reference:6.9 (BASIS UNKNOWN)
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS/ETHER (SWEET PUNGENT).

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ISOLATE FROM STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, CHEMCIALS CAPABLE OF SPONTANEOUS
HEAT OR COMBUSTION.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STORE AT TEMPERATURE BELOW 175F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FORMS EXPLOSIVE PEROXIDES IN AIR &
LIGHT & ON LONG STANDING. BURNING FORMS CARBON MONOXIDE AND
ALDEHYDES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:ALLOW SPILLS TO EVAPORATE. ALLOW CYLINDER TO BE
USED COMPLETELY. THEN DISPOSE OF IN NORMAL TRASH. DO NOT PUT IN
COMPACTORS, PUNCTURE, CRUSH OR INCINERATE CONTAINER.

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