Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: NAUSEA AND/OR NARCOSIS.
CHRONIC: MAY CAUSE NERVE DAMAGE.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION TO EYES AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES. CAN
ALSO CAUSE SKIN DRYNESS. LIQUID INGESTION MAY RESULT IN VOMITING,
NUMBNESS, TINGLING AND WEAKNESS OF ARMS AND LEGS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY AILMENTS. TARGET
ORGANS: CONTAINS HEXANE WHICH MAY CAUSE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
EFFECTS, MAY DAMAGE PERIPHERAL NERVE TISSUE.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:UTILIZE THE SUGGESTED METHODS BELOW. IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS,
NOTIFY PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES: FLUSH ABUNDENTLY W/CLEAN WATER AND REFER
TO PHYSICIA N. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. REFER TO
PHYSICIAN. EXCESSIVE INHALATION: REMOVE PATIENT TO FRESH AIR OR
GIVE OXYGEN. USE CPR IF PATIENT IS NOT BREATHING. REFER TO
PHYSICIAN.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:-25F,-32C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:510F
Lower Limits:1.0
Upper Limits:7.5
Extinguishing Media:CO2, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA SHOULD BE WORN. USE
WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED STRUCTURES AND DISPERSE VAPOR
CLOUD IF FIRE IS NOT PRESENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR IS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND MAY TRAVEL
CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO SOURCE OF IGNITION AND FLASHBACK.
Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB SPILL IN SAND, EARTH, VERMICULITE,
OIL-DRI OR SOL-SPEED-DRI. SHOVEL ABSORBED MATERIAL INTO STEEL
CONTAINER AND COVER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN APPROVED SOLVENT STORAGE
AREA. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED, AWAY FROM HEAT, OPEN FLAMES, SPARKS, HOT
SURFACES AND OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED ATMOSPHERE SUPPLYING OR AIR
PURIFYING RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC VAPORS AS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN
EXPOSURE LEVELS BELOW RECOMMENDED LIMITS.
Ventilation:LOCAL: REMOVE VAPORS DURING PROCESSING. MECHANICAL:
EXPLOSION PROOF EQUIP. SPECIAL: REDUCE VAPOR CONC BELOW TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves:PVA GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT
SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:KEEP AREA CLEAN. CLEAN UP SPILLS IMMEDIATELY.
PRACTICE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE FOR AIR LEVELS ONLY. WHEN SKIN CONTACT OCCURS,
OVEREXPOSURE MAY RESULT THROUGH AIR LEVELS LESS THAN LIMITS LISTED
ABOVE.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID HEAT, OPEN FLAMES, SPARKS, HOT
SURFACES AND OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON.
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL CHEMICAL AND SOLVENT WASTE DISPOSAL REGULATIONS.
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