**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 60-29-7 |Ethyl Ether | 70-75 | 200-467-2 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 64-17-5 |Ethanol | 20-25 | 200-578-6 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 8001-79-4 |Castor Oil | 5 | 232-293-8 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 9004-70-0 |Nitrocellulose | 4-8 | unlisted |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Text for R-phrases: see Section 16
Hazard Symbols: XI F
Risk Phrases: 11 36/37/38
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Highly flammable. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and
skin.Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).Air sensitive.Light
sensitive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes moderate eye irritation. Causes redness and pain.
Skin:
May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. Causes severe skin
irritation and possible burns.
Ingestion:
Aspiration hazard. Symptoms may include: headache, excitement,
fatigue, nausea, vomiting, stupor, and coma. May cause central
nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by
headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may
cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to
respiratory failure. May cause digestive tract disturbances.
Aspiration of material into the lungs may cause chemical pneumonitis,
which may be fatal. May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system
effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness
and coma. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Vapors may cause
dizziness or suffocation. May cause respiratory failure possibly
leading to death. May cause seizures and blood abnormalities. May be
absorbed through the lungs. Causes irritation of the mucous membrane
and upper respiratory tract. Inhalation may cause irritation of the
nose and throat, vomiting, irregular respiration, dizziness,
drowsiness, unconsciousness and possible death due to respiratory
paralysis.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and
dermatitis. Prolonged or repeated exposure can cause psychic
abnormalities such as anxiety, depression and excitability.
Laboratory experiments have resulted in mutagenic effects. May cause
kidney damage. Prolonged exposure to high vapor concentrations may
cause eye injury.
**** 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.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing
and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Possible aspiration hazard. Get medical aid
immediately.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing
is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration
using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a
mask.
Notes to Physician:
Persons with kidney disease, chronic respiratory disease, liver
disease, or skin disease may be at increased risk from exposure to
this substance. Alcoholic beverage consumption may enhance the toxic
effects of this substance. 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. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air.
Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. During a
fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal
decomposition or combustion. Extremely flammable. Material will
readily ignite at room temperature. Use water spray to keep
fire-exposed containers cool. Water may be ineffective. Material is
lighter than water and a fire may be spread by the use of water.
Containers may explode in the heat of a fire. May form explosive
peroxides. Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the
ground and collect in low or confined areas. Will be easily ignited
by heat, sparks or flame. May re-ignite after fire is extinguished.
Extinguishing Media:
For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or
alcohol-resistant foam. Water may be ineffective. Water may spread
fire. If water is the only media available, use in flooding amounts.
For large fires, use water spray, fog or alcohol-resistant foam. Do
NOT use straight streams of water. Cool containers with flooding
quantities of water until well after fire is out.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways.
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective
Equipment section. Scoop up with a nonsparking tool, then place into
a suitable container for disposal. Remove all sources of ignition.
Absorb spill using an absorbent, non-combustible material such as
earth, sand, or vermiculite. Do not use combustible materials such as
sawdust. Use a spark-proof tool. Provide ventilation. Place under an
inert atmosphere. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce
vapors.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Ground and
bond containers when transferring material. Do not breathe dust,
vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and
can be dangerous. Take precautionary measures against static
discharges. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat,
sparks and flame. Do not ingest or inhale. Store protected from
light. Handle under an inert atmosphere. Store protected from air. If
peroxide formation is suspected, do not open or move container. Do
not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose
empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from heat and
flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not store near
combustible materials. Do not store in direct sunlight. Store in a
tightly closed container. Keep container closed to prevent drying
out. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from
incompatible substances. Flammables-area. Keep refrigerated. (Store
below 4C/39F.) Do not expose to air. Store protected from
moisture. Store protected from light. Store under an inert
atmosphere. Keep away from oxidizing agents.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Facilities storing or
utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility
and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust
ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible
exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 60-29-7:
United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 100 ppm TWA; 310 mg/m3 TWA
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 200 ppm STEL; 620 mg/m3 STEL
United States OSHA: 400 ppm TWA; 1200 mg/m3 TWA
Belgium - TWA: 100 ppm VLE; 308 mg/m3 VLE
Belgium - STEL: 200 ppm VLE; 616 mg/m3 VLE
France - VME: 400 ppm VME; 1200 mg/m3 VME
France - VLE: 500 ppm VLE; 1500 mg/m3 VLE
Germany: 400 ppm TWA; 1200 mg/m3 TWA
Japan: 400 ppm OEL; 1200 mg/m3 OEL
Malaysia: 400 ppm TWA; 1210 mg/m3 TWA
Netherlands: 200 ppm STEL; 616 mg/m3 STEL
Netherlands: 100 ppm MAC; 308 mg/m3 MAC
Russia: 300 mg/m3 TWA
Spain: 100 ppm VLA-ED; 308 mg/m3 VLA-ED
Spain: 200 ppm VLA-EC; 616 mg/m3 VLA-EC
CAS# 64-17-5:
United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 1000 ppm TWA; 1920 mg/m3 TWA
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 3000 ppm STEL; 5760 mg/m3 STEL
United States OSHA: 1000 ppm TWA; 1900 mg/m3 TWA
Belgium - TWA: 1000 ppm VLE; 1907 mg/m3 VLE
France - VME: 1000 ppm VME; 1900 mg/m3 VME
France - VLE: 5000 ppm VLE; 9500 mg/m3 VLE
Germany: 500 ppm TWA; 960 mg/m3 TWA
Malaysia: 1000 ppm TWA; 1880 mg/m3 TWA
Netherlands: 500 ppm MAC; 1000 mg/m3 MAC
Russia: 1000 mg/m3 TWA
Spain: 1000 ppm VLA-ED; 1910 mg/m3 VLA-ED
CAS# 8001-79-4:
CAS# 9004-70-0:
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant respirator use.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Liquid
Color: clear, colorless
Odor: ether odor.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: -45 deg C ( -49.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water:
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula:
Molecular Weight:
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Prolonged exposure to air and sunlight may form unstable peroxides.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, light, ignition sources, exposure to air,
excess heat, strong acids, exposure to moist air or water, oxidizers.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, oxidizing agents, reducing agents, acids,
bases, bromine trifluoride, chlorine trifluoride, halogens, nitric
acid, permanganates, silver perchlorate, sodium peroxide, sulfur,
sulfuric acid, hydrogen peroxide, ozone, bromine, chromyl chloride,
fluorine nitrate, nitrosyl perchlorate, bromine pentafluoride,
perchloric acid, chromic anhydride, interhalogens, chlorine, uranyl
nitrate, moisture, air, iodine heptafluoride, boron triazide, wood
pulp extracts + heat, acetyl peroxide, bromoazide, potassium
peroxide, triethyl or trimethyl aluminum + air, lithium aluminum
hydride, thiotriazyl perchlorate, nitryl perchlorate, permanganic
acid, peroxodisulfuric acid, iodine (VII) oxide, sulfonyl chloride,
liquid air.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen cyanide, carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, irritating and
toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide, peroxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 60-29-7: KI5775000
CAS# 64-17-5: KQ6300000
CAS# 8001-79-4: FI4100000
CAS# 9004-70-0: QW0970000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 60-29-7: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg Moderate; Inhalation,
mouse: LC50 = 31000 ppm/30M; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1760 mg/kg; Oral,
rat: LD50 = 1215 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >20 mL/kg.
CAS# 64-17-5: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg Severe; Draize test,
rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 20 mg/24H
Moderate; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 39 gm/m3/4H; Inhalation, rat:
LC50 = 20000 ppm/10H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 3450 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit:
LD50 = 6300 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 7060 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 =
9000 mg/kg.
CAS# 8001-79-4: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg Mild; Draize test,
rabbit, skin: 100 mg/24H Severe.
CAS# 9004-70-0: Oral, mouse: LD50 = >5 gm/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = >5
gm/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Ethyl Ether -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Ethanol -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Castor Oil -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Nitrocellulose -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Ecotoxicity:
Fish: Fathead Minnow: LC50 = 2600 mg/L; 96 Hr; CAS# 60-29-7:
Flow-through bioassayFish: Bluegill/Sunfish: LC50 >10000 mg/L; 96
Hr; CAS# 60-29-7: Static bioassayBacteria: Phytobacterium
phosphoreum: EC50 = 5625 mg/L; 15 min; CAS# 60-29-7: Microtox
testCAS# 60-29-7: If ethyl ether is released to soil, it will be
subject to volatilization. It will be expected to exhibit high
mobility in soil and, therefore, it may leach to groundwater. If
ethyl ether is released to water, it will not be expected to
significantly adsorb to sediment or suspended particulate matter,
bioconcentrate in aquatic organisms or hydrolyze.
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: NITROCELLULOSE SOLUTION, FLAMMABLE
Hazard Class: 3
UN Number: 2059
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: NITROCELLULOSE SOLUTION, FLAMMABLE
Hazard Class: 3.2
UN Number: 2059
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: NITROCELLULOSE SOLUTION, FLAMMABLE
Hazard Class: 3
UN Number: 2059
Packing group: II
USA RQ: CAS# 60-29-7: 100 lb final RQ; 45.4 kg final RQ
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XI F
Risk Phrases:
R 11 Highly flammable.
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.
Safety Phrases:
S 9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No
smoking.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face
protection.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 60-29-7: 1
CAS# 64-17-5: 0
CAS# 8001-79-4: 1
CAS# 9004-70-0: 0
Canada
CAS# 60-29-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 64-17-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 8001-79-4 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 9004-70-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 60-29-7 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 64-17-5 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 8001-79-4 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 9004-70-0 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 60-29-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 64-17-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 8001-79-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 9004-70-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
Text for R-phrases from Section 2
R 11 Highly flammable.
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