EEEHQ - HEPTANE

Product Identification

Product ID:HEPTANE
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
MSDS Number: EEEHQ
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
780-471-4036
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:18004249300

Contractor
MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
WHITBY, L1N 5R9 07054-0624 ONTARIO, CANADA

Telephone: (USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)

Ingredients

HEPTANE

CAS: 142-82-5

Fraction By Weight: 100%

Hazards

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No IARC:No OSHA:No
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
irritation, nausea, headache, symptoms of drunkenness, convulsions
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information is available SKIN CONTACT: SHORT
TERM EXPOSURE: irritation, itching LONG TERM EXPOSURE: same as
effects reported in short term exposure EYE CONTACT: SHORT TERM
EXPOSURE: irritation, tearing, blurred vision LONG TERM EXPOSURE:
same as effects reported in short term exposure INGESTION: SHORT
TERM EXPOSURE: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache,
symptoms of drunkenness LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information is
available
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

First Aid

First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap
and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if needed. Thoroughly
clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. EYE
CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes. Then get immediate medical attention. INGESTION: If
person is unconscious, turn head to side. Never make an unconscious
person vomit or drink fluids. When vomiting occurs, keep head lower
than hips to help prevent aspiration. Contact local poison control
center or physician immediately. Get medical attention. NOTE TO
PHYSICIAN: For ingestion, consider gastric lavage and activated
charcoal slurry.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:25 F (-4 C) (CC)
Autoignition Temp:399 F (204 C)
Lower Limits:1.05%
Upper Limits:6.7%
Extinguishing Media:regular dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water,
regular foam Large fires: Use regular foam or flood with fine water
spray.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Move container from fire area if it can be
done without risk. Cool containers with water spray until well
after the fire is out. Stay away from the ends of tanks. For fires
in cargo or storage area: Cool containers with water from unmanned
hose holder or monitor nozzles until well after fire is out. If
this is impossible then take the following precautions: Keep
unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Let
the fire burn. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from
venting safety device or any discoloration of tanks due to fire.
For tank, rail car or tank truck: Evacuation radius: 800 meters
(1/2 mile). Water may be ineffective.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Severe fire hazard. The vapor is heavier
than air. Vapors or gases may ignite at distant ignition sources
and flash back. Vapor/air mixtures are explosive. Electrostatic
discharges may be generated by flow or agitation resulting in
ignition or explosion.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources
of ignition. Stop leak if possible without personal risk. Reduce
vapors with water spray. Small spills: Absorb with sand or other
non-combustible material. Collect spilled material in appropriate
container for disposal. Large spills: Dike for later disposal.
Remove sources of ignition. Keep unnecessary people away, isolate
hazard area and deny entry.
Neutralizing Agent:

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
all current regulations and standards. Subject to storage
regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106. Grounding and bonding
required. Keep separated from incompatible substances.
Other Precautions:

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:The following respirators and maximum use
concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. 750 ppm Any
chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s). Any
air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and an organic vapor
canister. Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor
cartridge(s). Any supplied-air respirator. Any self-contained
breathing apparatus with a full facepiece. Escape - Any
air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and an organic vapor
canister. Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing
apparatus. For Unknown Concentrations or Immediately Dangerous to
Life or Health - Any supplied-air respirator with full facepiece
and operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
in combination with a separate escape supply. Any self-contained
breathing apparatus with a full facepiece.
Ventilation:Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation
system. Ventilation equipment should be explosion-resistant if
explosive concentrations of material are present. Ensure compliance
with applicable exposure limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles. Provide an
emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the
immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HEPTANE: 500 ppm (2000 mg/m3) OSHA TWA 400 ppm (1640 mg/m3) OSHA TWA
(vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993) 500 ppm (2050 mg/m3) OSHA
STEL (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993) 400 ppm ACGIH TWA 500
ppm ACGIH STEL 85 ppm (350 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended TWA 10 hour(s)
440 ppm (1800 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended ceiling 15 minute(s)

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:208 F (98 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-132 F (-91 C)
Vapor Pres:40 mmHg @ 20 C
Vapor Density:3.45
Spec Gravity:0.6837
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate & Reference:2.80 (butyl acetate=1)
Solubility in Water:0.005%
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid APPEARANCE:clear
COLOR:colorless PHYSICAL FORM:volatile liquid ODOR:faint odor,
gasoline odor
Corrosion Rate:

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:Stable at normal temperatures
and pressure.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
sources of ignition. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed
to heat. Keep out of water supplies and sewers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products: oxides
of carbon Thermal decomposition products: oxides of carbon
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR
262. Hazardous Waste Number(s): D001. Dispose in accordance with
all applicable regulations.

Toxicology

Toxicological Information:HEPTANE: TOXICITY DATA: 103 gm/m3/4 hour(s)
inhalation-rat LC50 LOCAL EFFECTS: Irritant: inhalation, skin, eye
ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL: Slightly Toxic: inhalation TARGET ORGANS:
central nervous system MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
respiratory disorders, skin disorders and allergies ADDITIONAL
DATA: Stimulants such as epinephrine may induce ventricular
fibrillation.

Other Information

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.

Ecology

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY DATA: FISH TOXICITY: 375000 ug/L 96 hour(s) LC50
(Mortality) Mozambique tilapia (Tilapia mossambica) INVERTEBRATE
TOXICITY: 2500000 ug/L 96 hour(s) LC50 (Mortality) Oligochaete
(Branchiura sowerbyi) ALGAL TOXICITY: 1500 ug/L 8 year(s) EC50
(Photosynthesis) Algae,phytoplankton,algal mat (Algae)
ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMARY: Harmful to aquatic life.

Transport

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Heptanes ID NUMBER: UN1206 HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 3 PACKING
GROUP: II LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Flammable liquid

Regulatory

SARA Title III Information: SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated. SARA TITLE
III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): Not
regulated. SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS
CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21): ACUTE: Yes CHRONIC: No FIRE: Yes
REACTIVE: No SUDDEN RELEASE: No SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40
CFR 372.65): Not regulated.
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): Not regulated. OSHA PROCESS SAFETY
(29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Not regulated.