===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:1,4-DIETHOXYBENZENE, O-588
NIIN:00N067745
MSDS Number: CBWTV
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:CHEM SERVICE INC
Box:3108
City:WEST CHESTER
State:PA
ZIP:19381
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-692-3026
Emergency Phone Num:215-692-3026
CAGE:84898
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CHEM SERVICE INC
Box:3108
City:WEST CHESTER
State:PA
ZIP:19381
Country:US
Phone:215-692-3026
CAGE:84898
Company:CHEM SERVICE, INC
Address:660 TOWER LN
Box:599
City:WEST CHESTER
State:PA
ZIP:19301-9650
Country:US
Phone:610-692-3026
CAGE:8Y898
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:1,4-DIETHOXYBENZENE
CAS:122-95-2
OSHA PEL:N/K
ACGIH TLV:N/K
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN IN
THE LABORATORY. ALL CHEMICALS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS -
AVOID DIRECT PHYSICAL CONTACT! CAN BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CAN BE
HARMFUL IF INHALED. CAN BE HARMFU L IF ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:AN ANTIDOTE IS A SUBSTANCE INTENDED TO COUNTERACT THE EFT OF
A POISON. IT SHOULD BE ADMIN ONLY BY PHYS/TRAINED EMER PERS. MED
ADVICE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM POIS CTL CTR. INGEST:CALL MED IMMED .
EY ES:FLUSH CONTINUOUSLY W/WATER FOR @ LEAST 15 MINS. SKIN:FLUSH
W/WATER FOR 15-20 MINS. IF NO BURNS HAVE OCCURRED-USE SOAP & WATER
TO CLEANSE SKIN. INHAL:REMOVE PATIENT TO FRESH AIR. ADMIN OXYG
(SUPDAT)
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:PEROXIDE FORMER-DISCARD OUT OF DATE MATL. MEDIA
SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR APPROP OSHA-REGULATED
EQUIP. VENTILATE AREA. SWEEP UP & PLACE IN APPROP CNTNR. HOLD FOR
DISPOSAL. WASH CONTAMINATED SURFACES TO REMOVE ANY RESIDUES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:USE APPROP NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SFTY
EQUIP. AVOID CONT W/SKIN, EYES & CLTHG. KEEP TIGHTLY CLSD & STORE
IN COOL DRY PLACE. STORE ONLY W/COMPAT CHEMICALS.
Other Precautions:THIS PRODUCT IS FURNISHED FOR LABORATORY USE ONLY!
PRODUCTS MAY NOT BE USED AS DRUGS, COSMETICS, AGRICULTURAL OR
PESTICIDAL PRODUCTS, FOOD ADDITIVES OR AS HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:THIS CHEMICAL SHOULD BE HANDLED ONLY IN A HOOD.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EMERGENCY EYE WASH & DELUGE
SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC:IF PATIENT IS HAVING DFCLTY BRTHG. IF PATIENT HAS
STOPPED BRTHG ADMIN ARTF RESP. IF PATIENT IS IN CARD ARREST ADMIN
CPR. CONTINUE LIFE SUPPORTING MEASURES UNTIL MED ASSISTANCE HAS
ARRIV ED.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:153F,67C
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT KNOWN
Solubility in Water:NOT KNOWN
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE SOLID.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
INCOMPATIBLE WITH STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. INCOMPATIBLE WITH STRONG
ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EASILY OXIDIZED-MAY BE A PEROXIDE
FORMER-CHECK FOR PEROXIDES ON ALL OPENED SAMPLES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
AFTER BURNER & SCRUBBER. DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W 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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