Product ID:NAPHTHALENE, FLAKE
MSDS Date:11/03/1993
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJZTG

Emergency Phone: 716-225-6177/334-4222

Info Phone: 716-359-2502

Preparer: ALEXANDER A. PICCIRILLI

Cage: EO227

Telephone: (716) 359-2502

Cage: 63759

NAPHTHALENE, FLAKES

CAS: 91-20-3

RTECS: OJ0525000

OSHA PEL 50 MG/M3;10 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 52 MG/M3;10 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION:CONCENTRATIONS ABOVE 10PPM
MAY CAUSE HEADACHE, VOMITING, NAUSEA, AND PROFUSE SWEATING. EYES:
HIGH VAPOR/DUST CONCENTRATION MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION. PROLONGED
EXPOSURE TO HIGH LEVELS OF VAP OR/DUST MAY RESULT IN CORNEAL INJURY
AND BLURRING VISION. SKIN: PROLONGED/REPEATED SKIN CONTACT MAY
CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. INGESTION: POISONING MAY OCCUR BY INGESTING
LARGE DOSES, NHALATION OR SKIN AB SORPTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: HEADACHE, VOMITING, NAUSEA, PROFUSE
SWEATING. EYES: IRRITATION, BLURRING VISION. SKIN: IRRITATION.
INGESTION: POISONING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE
PARTY.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF
SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYES:I MMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER
AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE 1-2
GLASSES OF WA TER, NDUCE VOMITING AND CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIUOS PERSON. SKIN: FLUSH
WITH WATER, THEN WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:=78.9C, 174.F
Autoignition Temp:=526.1C, 979.F
Lower Limits:0.9%
Upper Limits:5.9%
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2), DRY CHEMICAL
(ABC).
Fire Fighting Procedures:FOAM OR DIRECT WATER SPRAY ON MOLTEN
NAPHTHALENE MAY CAUSE EXTENSIVE FOAMING. WEAR NIOSH APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO
PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES DURIN G FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MODERATE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT
OR FLAME;REACTS WITH OXIDIZING MATERIALS. MODERATE EXPLOSION HAZARD
IN THE FORM OF DUST, WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT AND FLAME.THIS MATERIAL
IS NOT SUBJECT TO SPONTA NEOUS HEATING.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR
DISPOSAL BY INCINERATION.
Neutralizing Agent:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
AREA AWAY FROM OXIDIZING MATERIALS OR FIRE HAZARDS. WASH THOROUGHLY
AFTER HANDLING. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:READ LABEL ON CONTAINER BEFORE USING.DO NOT WEAR
CONTACT LENSES WHEN WORKING WITH CHEMICALS. AVOID CONTACT WITH
SKIN,EYES AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
REMOVE AND WASH CONTAMINA TED CLOTHING.KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN. FOR LABORATORY USE ONLY. NOT FOR DRUG,FOOD,OR HOUSEHOLD
USE.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED IN NORMAL LABORATORY HANDLING.FOR
PROLONGED USE WORK IN VENTILATION HOOD.
Ventilation:LOCAL/MECHANICAL GENERAL RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:GOGGLES, LAB COAT, APRON, EYE WASH STATION,
PROPER GLOVES, FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING
Supplemental Safety and Health
WARD'S P/N: 39W2440

HCC:F8
Boiling Pt:=217.9C, 424.2F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=80.1C, 176.2F
Vapor Pres:1MM
Vapor Density:4.42
Spec Gravity:1.145
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/D
Solubility in Water:(N-BUAC=1)
Appearance and Odor:WHITE,CRYSTALLINE,VOLITILE FLAKES;AROMATIC
"MOTHBALL" ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE, HEAT AND SPARKS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE AND
UNIDENTIFIED ORGANICS MAY BE FORMED DURING COMBUSTION.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCHARGE, TREATMENT OR DISPOSAL MAY BE SUBJECT
TO FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS.THESE DISPOSAL GUIDELINES ARE
INTENDED FOR CATALOG-SIZE QUANTITIES ONLY. MAKES UP INTO SMALL
PACKAGES WITH PAPER OR OTH ER FLAMMABLE MATERIAL FOR INCINERATION.

Toxicological Information:TWA: 10 PARTS PER MILLION IN AIR; 50
MILLIGRAMS PER CUBIC METER.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

Transport Information:D.O.T.: NAPTHALENE, REFINED, 4.1, UN 1334.

SARA Title III Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Federal Regulatory Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
State Regulatory Information:NONE PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.