| | **** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS **** 
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 |      CAS#      |              Chemical Name           |    %     |  EINECS#  |
 |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
 |   486414-86-2  |Ethyl 9H-fluorene-9-acetate           |   97+%   | unlisted  |
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 Hazard Symbols: C
 Risk Phrases: 21/22 34
 
 **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
 
 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
 Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed. Causes burns.
 
 Potential Health Effects
 Eye:
 Causes eye burns.
 Skin:
 Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Causes skin burns.
 Ingestion:
 Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns.
 Inhalation:
 Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract.
 Chronic:
 Not available.
 
 **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
 
 Eyes:
 Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
 occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
 immediately.
 Skin:
 Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of
 water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing
 and shoes.
 Ingestion:
 Do not induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately.
 Inhalation:
 Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
 air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
 breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
 Notes to Physician:
 Treat symptomatically and supportively.
 
 **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
 
 General Information:
 As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
 pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
 protective gear.
 Extinguishing Media:
 Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
 
 **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
 
 General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
 in Section 8.
 Spills/Leaks:
 Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth),
 then place in suitable container.
 
 **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
 
 Handling:
 Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on
 skin, or on clothing. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
 Storage:
 Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
 Corrosives area.
 
 **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
 
 Engineering Controls:
 Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
 with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate
 ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
 Exposure Limits
 CAS# 486414-86-2:
 
 
 Personal Protective Equipment
 
 Eyes:
 Not available.
 Skin:
 Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
 exposure.
 Clothing:
 Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
 exposure.
 Respirators:
 Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
 NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
 respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
 irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
 
 **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
 
 Physical State:             Oil
 Color:                      Colourless
 Odor:                       Not available.
 pH:                         Not available.
 Vapor Pressure:             Not available.
 Viscosity:                  Not available.
 Boiling Point:              100 - 104 deg C @0.3mmHg
 Freezing/Melting Point:     Not available.
 Autoignition Temperature:   Not available.
 Flash Point:                Not available.
 Explosion Limits, lower:    Not available.
 Explosion Limits, upper:    Not available.
 Decomposition Temperature:
 Solubility in water:
 Specific Gravity/Density:
 Molecular Formula:          C5H9N3
 Molecular Weight:           111.15
 
 **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
 
 Chemical Stability:
 Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
 Conditions to Avoid:
 Incompatible materials.
 Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
 Oxidizing agents.
 Hazardous Decomposition Products:
 Carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, carbon dioxide.
 Hazardous Polymerization: Not available.
 
 **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
 
 RTECS#:
 CAS# 486414-86-2 unlisted.
 LD50/LC50:
 Not available.
 Carcinogenicity:
 Ethyl 9H-fluorene-9-acetate -
 Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
 
 **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
 
 
 
 **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
 
 Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
 
 **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
 
 IATA
 Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S.*
 Hazard Class: 8 (6.1)
 UN Number: 2922
 Packing Group: III
 IMO
 Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S.
 Hazard Class: 8 (6.1)
 UN Number: 2922
 Packing Group: III
 RID/ADR
 Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S.
 Hazard Class: 8 (6.1)
 UN Number: 2922
 Packing group: III
 
 **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
 
 European/International Regulations
 European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
 Hazard Symbols: C
 Risk Phrases:
 R 21/22  Harmful in contact with skin and if
 swallowed.
 R 34  Causes burns.
 Safety Phrases:
 S 23  Do not inhale gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
 S 26  In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
 with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
 S 36/37/39  Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves
 and eye/face protection.
 S 45  In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
 medical advice immediately (show the label where
 possible).
 WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
 CAS# 486414-86-2: No information available.
 Canada
 None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL/NDSL list.
 CAS# 486414-86-2 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
 US FEDERAL
 TSCA
 CAS# 486414-86-2 is not listed on the TSCA inventory.
 It is for research and development use only.
 
 **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
 
 MSDS Creation Date:  3/23/2005  Revision #0 Date: Original.
 
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