===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:841179 CHLORAL HYDRATE
NIIN:00F038172
MSDS Number: BWKTB
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SUPELCO INC
Address:SUPELCO PARK
City:BELLEFONTE
State:PA
ZIP:16823-0048
Country:US
Info Phone Num:814-359-3441
Emergency Phone Num:814-359-3441
CAGE:54968
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:SIGMA-ALDRICH INC.
Address:3050 SPRUCE STREET
Box:14508
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63103
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765/414-273-3850X5996
CAGE:54968
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:CHLORAL HYDRATE
CAS:302-17-0
RTECS #:FM8750000
Fraction by Wt: 0.1%
Name:ACETONE; DIMETHYL KETONE; 2-PROPANONE
CAS:67-64-1
RTECS #:AL3150000
Fraction by Wt: 99.9%
OSHA PEL:2400 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:750 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 9750 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION, NOSE/THROAT IRRITATION, RESPIRATORY FAILURE. SKIN:
DERMATITIS, IRRITATION. EYES: CONJUNCTIVITIS, CORNEAL EROSION, MAY
CAUSE CORNEAL INJURY. INGESTION: LIVER/K IDNEY DAMAGE, CNS
DEPRESSION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, BURNS EYES, LOW BLOOD PRESSURE,
HYPOTENSION, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, GI DISTURBANCES, CONVULSIONS,
NARCOSIS, COMA,ERYTHEMA, ECZEMA.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: PROMPTLY WASH W/MILD
SOAP & LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER. INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. INGESTION: NEVER GIVE
ANYTHING BY MOU TH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. NEVER TRY TO MAKE AN
UNCONSCIOUS PERSON VOMIT. GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. PRESS
FINGERS TO BACK OF TONGUE TO INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE SYRUP OF IPECAC.
(SEE SUPP)
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:-2F
Lower Limits:2.6
Upper Limits:13
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE. WEAR SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES W/AIR.
CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:TAKE UP W/ABSORBENT MATERIAL. VENTILATE AREA.
ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN SEALED CONTAINERS IN COOL,
DRY PLACE. KEEP AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES.
Other Precautions:CONTAINERS OF THIS MATERIAL MAY BE HAZARDOUS WHEN
EMPTIED. EMPTIED CONTAINERS CONTAIN PRODUCT RESIDUES. HANDLE AS IF
THEY WERE FULL. AVOID EYE/SKIN CONTACT. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN EXHAUST HOOD.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER
Eye Protection:PROTECTIVE GLASSES
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EMERGENCY FIRST AID CONT'D: OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
MATERIALS TO AVOID CONT'D: AMMONIA, CHLORINATED COMPOUNDS.
%/
% C4
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:132.8F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-139F
Vapor Pres:181
Vapor Density:2
Spec Gravity:0.792
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(BU AC=1): 14.4
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS/BASES/OXIDIZING
AGENTS/AMINES/OXYGEN/CHLORINE/FLUORINE/BROMINE/ALKANOLAMINES/HALOGE
NS/ALDEHYDES (SEE SUPP)
Stability Condition to Avoid:IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.
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.
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