Product ID:87-6671, NAPHTHOL ALPHA SOLUTION
MSDS Date:09/05/2000
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLGSY

CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO

2700 YORK RD
BURLINGTON, NC 27215-3387
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 800-227-1150/910-584-0381

Cage: 59896

CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO

BURLINGTON, NC 27215-3387 US

Telephone: 800-227-1150/910-584-0381

Cage: 59896

ETHYL ALCOHOL

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

OSHA PEL 1900 MG/M3;1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1880 MG/M3;1000 PPM

METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE (DENATURANT)

CAS: 108-10-1

RTECS: SA9275000

OSHA PEL 410 MG/M3;100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 205 MG/M3;50 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

HEXANE (DENATURANT)

CAS: 110-54-3

RTECS: MN9275000

OSHA PEL 50 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

.ALPHA.-NAPHTHOL

CAS: 90-15-3

RTECS: QL2800000

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ETHYL ALCOHOL: ORAL,RAT,LD50:7,060 MG/KG
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION TO EYES AND SKIN. LOCAL ACTION MAY PRODUCE PEELING OF
THE SKIN WHICH MAY BE FOLLOWED BY PERSISTENT PIGMENTATION. CONSULT
A PHYSICIAN UPON EXPOSURE. POTENTIAL H EALTH EFFECTS: EYES: MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN: MAYCAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE
GASTRINTESTINAL DISCOMFORT. INHALATION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO
RESPIRATORY TRACT. TARGET ORGANS: KIDNEYS, LI VER, HEART, AND GI
TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF THIS MIXTURE
HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY EVALUATED, SEE TOXICITY DATA FOR COMMENTS
ON INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: IRRITAITON. INGESTION:
GASTROINTESTINAL DISCOMFORT. INHALTION: IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY
TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:KIDNEY, LIVER, HEART, AND
GASTROINTESTINAL CONDITIONS.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, RAISING EYELIDS
OCCASIONALLY. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITAITON PERSISTS. SKIN:
WASH EXPOSED AREA FOR 15 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND
LAUNDER BEFO RE REUSE. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: IF
CONSCIOUS, GIVE PLENTY OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING AS DIRECTED BY
MEDICAL PERSONNEL. CALL PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL CENTER. NEVER
GIVE ANYTHING BY MOU TH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. INHALATION: MOVE
TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING DIFFICULT. GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION IF BREATHING STOPPED. KEEP PERSON WARM, QUIET, GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:=13.1C, 55.6F
ETHYL ALCOHOL
Autoignition Temp:=422.8C, 793.F
Autoignition Temp Text:ETHYL
Lower Limits:3.3%ETHYL AL
Upper Limits:19%ETHYL ALC
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, OR APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND NIOSH APPROVED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. VAPORS ARE HEAVIER
THAN AIR AND CAN TRAVEL DISTANCES TO IGNITION SOURCE AND FLASH
BACK.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES
OF IGNITION. REMOVE ALL NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL FROM AREA. CLEAN-UP
PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING.
ABSORB MATERIAL WITH SUITABLE ABSORBENT AND CONTAINERIZE FOR
DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:THIS MATERIAL SHOULD BE KEPT IN AN
AREA SUITABLE FOR STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS. BOND AND GROUND
CONTAINERS WHEN TRANSFERRING LIQUID. DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR. DO NOT
GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, OR ON CLOTHIN G.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY! WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HANDLING. KEEP OXIDIZING MATERIAL AND STRONG ACIDS AWAY.

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHA CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR
SHOULD BE WORN IF PEL OR TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: PREFERRED. MECHANICAL(GENERAL): ACCEPTABLE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC, OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:WEAR SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES AT ALL TIMES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE WASH AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS COVERS CAROLINA PRODUCT CODES: 87-6671; 87-6673. SIZE: 120ML;
500ML.

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=25.8C, 78.5F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NO INFO
Vapor Pres:NO INFO
Vapor Density:1.59(AIR=1
Spec Gravity:<1 (H20=1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.70 (H20=1)
Solubility in Water:95% (NAPHTHOL IS INSOLUBL
Appearance and Odor:DARK REDDISH, BROWN LIQUID; FRUITY ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:95%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS, CONCENTRATED NITRIC, AND SULFURIC ACIDS, ALDEHYDES,
HALOGENS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Toxicological Information:TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF THIS MIXTURE HAVE
NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY EVALUATED. ETHYL ALCOHOL: ORAL, RAT, LD50:7,060
MG/KG; IHL, RAT, LC50: 20,000 PPM/ 10 HR. METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE:
ORAL, RAT, LD50: 5,0 80 MG/KG; IHL, RAT, LC50: 8,000 PPM/4H.
HEXANE: ORAL, RAT, LD50: 28,710 MG/M3; INH, HMN TCLO: 5,000 PPM/ 10
M. ALPHA-NAPHTHOL: ORAL, RAT, LD50: 2,400 MG/KG; SKN, RBT, LD50:
880 MG/ KG. EFFECTS OF OVER EXPOSURE: CHRONIC: ETHYL ALCOHOL:
MUTATION DAT CITED. REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS DATA CITED. TUMORIGENIC
DATA CITED. NOT LISTED AS CAUSING CANCER BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA.
METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE: NO CHRONIC EF FECTS (CONTD. SEE
"ECOLOGICAL")

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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 NUMBERS: ETHANOL, 95% D001. (CONTD. FROM
"TOXICOLOGICAL") DATA FOUND. NOT LISTED AS CAUSING CANCER BY IARC,
NTP, OR OSHA. HEXANE: MUTATION DATA CITED. REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS
DATA CITED. NOT LI STED AS CAUSING CANCER BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA.

Transport Information:DESCRIPTION: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S. (ETHANOL,
METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE), HAZARD CLASS 3, UN 1993, PKG I I.

SARA Title III Information:HAZARD CATEGORY FOR SARA SECTION 311 / 312
REPORTING: ACUTE, FIRE. METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE IS ON SARA SECTION
313 LIST.
Federal Regulatory Information:EPA TSCA STATUS: ON TSCA INVENTORY.