===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:DIETHYL PYROCARBONATE, 32490
NIIN:00N069763
MSDS Number: CBKTY
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765
Emergency Phone Num:516-467-3535
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:FORMIC ACID, OXYDI, DIETHYL ESTER; (DIETHYL PYROCARBONATE)
CAS:1609-47-8
RTECS #:LQ9350000
OSHA PEL:N/K
ACGIH TLV:N/K
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT): 850 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED,
OR ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. VAPOR OR MIST IS IRRITATING TO THE
EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. CAUSES SKIN
IRRITATION. DIETHYL PYROCARBONATE MAY REACT WITH AMMONIA TO FORM
URETHANE. ANIMAL STUDIES INDICATE THAT URETHANE IS A CARCINOGEN.
(EFTS OF OVEREXPOSURE)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: TARGET ORGAN DATA: LUNGS,
THORAX/RESPIRATION (DYSPNAE).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:EYES/SKIN: IMMED FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAM CLOTHING & SHOES. ASSURE
ADEQUATE FLUSHING OF EYES BY SEPARATING EYELIDS W/FINGERS. INHAL:
REMOVE TO FRE SH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.
IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT GIVE OXYGEN. INGEST: WASH OUT MOUTH
W/WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL MD. WASH CONTAM CLOTHING
BEFORE REUSE.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:157F,69C
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL
POWDER OR APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTIBLE.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA,
RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. ABSORB ON SAND OR VERMICULITE
AND PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. VENTILATE AREA AND
WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR. DO NOT GET IN
EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
IRRITANT. TOXIC. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT AND OPEN FLAME. MOISTURE
SENSITIVE. OPEN CAREFULLY. MAY DEVELOP PRESSURE. REFRIGERATE.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. EMERGENCY EYEWASH &
DELUGE SHOWER MEETING ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>199F,>93C
Spec Gravity:1.120
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS, STRONG BASES, STRONG REDUCING
AGENTS, AMMONIA.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MAY DECOMPOSE ON EXPOSURE TO MOIST AIR OR
WATER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
DIOXIDE.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:THIS COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MAY BE BURNED IN A
CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER.
OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL 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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