Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: NASAL/RESPIRATORY
IRRITANT, ASPHYXIATION, CNS DEPRESSION. SKIN: IRRITANT, DERMATITIS,
BURNS. EYES: IRRITANT, BURNS. INGESTION: GI IRRITANT. METHANOL-MAY
BE FATAL/CAUSE BLINDNESS. CAN'T BE MADE NON-POISONOUS. ASPIRATION
INTO THELUNGS CAN CAUSE CHEMCIAL PNEUMONITIS WHICH CAN BE FATAL.
(SEE SUPP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, STAGGERING
GAIT, CONFUSION, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, ASPHYXIATION, DEFATTING, BURNS,
NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA. OVEREXPOSURE TO SOLVENTS: CONCENTRATION
DIFFICULTIES, DIMINISH ED MANUAL DEXTERITY, MEMORY LOSS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN, LUNG & EYE
CONDITIONS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF
NECESSARY. KEEP WARM & QUIET. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. DON'T USE
SOLVENTS. EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: ASPIRATION
HAZARD. OBTAIN M EDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:55F
Lower Limits:1.2
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL/FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER SPRAY MAY BE INEFFECTIVE. COOL FIRE
EXPOSED CONTAINERS W/WATER. FOG NOZZLES ARE PREFERRED. WEAR
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE WHEN
EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT. VAPORS MAY ACCUMULATE IN INADEQUATE
VENTILATED/CONFINED AREAS & FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES W/AIR.(SUPP)
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. ISOLATE
FROM IGNITION SOURCES. DON'T STORE >120F. GROUNDING & BONDING
PROCEDURES SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN TRANSFERRING.
Other Precautions:STORE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS IAW/NFPA CODES & GOVERNMENTAL
REGULATIONS. AVOID FREE FALL OF LIQUID. DON'T SMOKE WHERE MATERIAL
IS USED/STORED. DON'T TAKE INTERNALLY. DON'T DELIBERATELY
CONCENTRATE PRODUCT & INHALE THE VAPORS.
Respiratory Protection:WHERE TLVS MAY BE EXCEEDED/IF SPRAY MIST IS
PRESENT, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION. IN
CONFINED AREAS, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATORS.
Ventilation:GENERAL DILUTION/LOCAL EXHAUST IN VOLUME & PATTERN TO KEEP
LEVEL BELOW RECOMMENDED/REGULATED LIMIT.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER, EYE
BATH, WASHING FACILITIES
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE HAZ CONT'D: VAPORS MAY TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES, FLASHBACK/FLAME MAY
OCCUR FROM HANDLING SITE. HEALTH HAZ CONT'D: OVEREXPOSURE TO
SOLVENTS MAY CAUSE PERMANENT BRAIN & NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE. PREVENT
PROLONGED CONTACT W/CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. VAPORS ARE >AIR, MAY
COLLECT IN LOW/CONFINED AREAS.
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:147-2534
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:0.95
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER THAN N-BU ACETATE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID W/SOLVENT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:95.1
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT,
HOT SURFACES & OTHER IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2
Waste Disposal Methods:WHEN DISPOSING ENSURE THAT MATERIAL PACKAGED,
STORED, TRANSPORTED & MANAGED IAW/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS. EMPTY DRUMS MAY CONTAIN EXPLOSIVE VAPORS. DON'T CUT,
PUNCTURE/WELD ON/NEAR DRUM.
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