Product ID:84-0546, LEAF EXTRACT IN PETROLEUM ETHER
MSDS Date:09/05/2000
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: CLFTQ

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PETROLEUM ETHER

CAS: 8032-32-4

RTECS: OI6180000

OSHA PEL 300 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 300 PPM

LD50 LC50 Mixture:INH-RAT LC50: 3400PPM/4H
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: LUNGS, CENTRAL NERVOUS
SYSTEM AND KIDNEYS. EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN: MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION. INGESTION: HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS,
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION. I NHALTION: HEADACHE, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, DIZZINESS, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION, LOW BLOOD
PRESSURE, RESPIRATORY FAILURE, COUGHING, DIFFICULT BREATHING,
UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED AS CAUSING CANCER BY NTP,
IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION:
HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
DEPRESSION. INHALTION: HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS,
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSIO N, LOW BLOOD PRESSURE, RESPIRATORY
FAILURE, COUGHING, DIFFICULT BREATHING, UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, RAISING AND
LOWERING EYELIDS OCCASIONALLY. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:
THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED AREA FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHI NG AND LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF SWALLOWED, IF
CONSCIOUS, GIVE PLENTY OF WATER IMMEDIATELY AND CALL PHYSICIAN OR
POISON CONTROL CENTER. NEVER G IVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN
UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. INHALTION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF
BREATHING IS DIFFICULT; GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING
STOPPED. KEEP PERSON WARM, QUIET AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:=-45.C, -49.F
Autoignition Temp:=287.C, 548.6F
Lower Limits:1.1%
Upper Limits:5.9%
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, OR APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE IF IT CAN BE DONE
SAFELY. USE WATER TO COOL CONTAINERS. FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HIGHLY FLAMMABLE, CONFINED MATERIAL CAN
EXPLODE ON HEATING. CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. REMOVE
POSSIBLE IGNITION SOURCES. REDUCE PRODUCTION OF VAPORS WITH WATER
SPRAY. ABSORB SPILL WITH SAND OR OTHER, NON-COMBUSTIBLE ABSORBENT
MATERIAL. CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
IN A COOL AREA AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES AND OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS. BOND AND GROUND CONTAINERS
WHEN TRANSFERRING LIQUID.

Respiratory Protection:A CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR WITH AN ORGANIC
VAPOR CARTRIDGE IS RECOMMENDED AT LEVELS ABOVE TLV APPROACHING
1000PPM. AT HIGHER LEVELS, A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IS
RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: YES. MECHANICAL(GENERAL): RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES SHOULD BE WORN AT
ALL TIMES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE WASH, AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PART OF 5 PART KIT. CONTRACTR`S PART NUMBER/TRADE NAME: CK FUNDAMENTAL
OF CHROMATOGRAPHY/ITEM 84-0546. SEE MSDS SERIAL # CKZMP, CLFVG,
CLFTT AND CLFTL.

HCC:F1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:30-40C
Vapor Density:2.5
Spec Gravity:0.64
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1 (H20=1)
Solubility in Water:SPARINGLY
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, GREEN LIQUID WITH PLEASANT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:VAPOR CONTACT WITH SPARK, FLAME, OR HOT
SURFACE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COX.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED
WASTE DISPOSER (TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.

Toxicological Information:TOXICITY DATA: INH-RAT LC50: 3400 PPM/4H.
INV-MUS LD50: 446 MG/KG.

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:EPA WASTE NUMBER: D001.

Transport Information:PETROLEUM DISTILLATES, N.O.S. (PETROLEUM ETHER),
3, UN1268, I. LABEL(S): FLAMMABLE LIQUID.

SARA Title III Information:HAZARD CATEGORY FOR SARA SECTION 311/312
REPORTING: ACUTE, CHRONIC, FIRE.
Federal Regulatory Information:EPA TSCA STATUS: ON TSCA INVENTORY.