=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:NITROUS ACID BUTYL ESTER, O-832
NIIN:00N067904
MSDS Number: CBWWF
=== 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:NITROUS ACID, BUTYL ESTER; (BUTYL NITRITE)
CAS:544-16-1
RTECS #:RA0780000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 83 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:ALL CHEMICALS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED
    HAZARDOUS - AVOID DIRECT PHYSICAL CONTACT! CAN BE HARMFUL IF
    ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAN BE HARMFUL IF INHALED. CAN CAUSE EYE
    IRRITATION. CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. C AN BE HARMFUL IF
    SWALLOWED. CAN BE IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES. PROLONGED
    EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE NAUSEA/(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:HEADACHE/DIZZINESS &/OR EYE DAMAGE.
    THIS COMPOUND IS CONSIDERED TO BE TOXIC.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMED . EYES:FLUSH CONTINUOUSLY W/WATER FOR AT
    LST 15-20 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 IF PATIENT IS HAVING DFCLTY BRTHG. IF PATIENT
    HAS STOPPED BRTHG ADMIN ARTF RESP. IF PATIENT IS IN CARDIAC ARREST
    ADMIN CPR. CONTINUE LIFE SUPPORTING MEASURES UNTIL MED(SUPDAT)

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:9F,-13C
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS IS A FLAMMABLE CHEMICAL. NO
    EXPLOSION LIMITS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS COMPOUND.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR APPROPRIATE OSHA-REGULATED
    EQUIPMENT. VENTILATE AREA. ABSORB ON VERMICULITE OR SIMILAR
    MATERIAL. SWEEP UP & PLACE IN AN APPROPRIATE CONTAINER. HOLD FOR
    DISPOSAL. WASH CONTAMINATED  SURFACES TO REMOVE ANY RESIDUES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN, EYES & CLOTHING.
    KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED & STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. STORE UNDER
    REFRIGERATION. STORE ONLY W/COMPATIBLE CHEMICALS.
Other Precautions:PERSONS NOT SPECIFICALLY & PROPERLY TRAINED SHOULD
    NOT HANDLE THIS CHEM/ITS CNTNR. THIS PROD IS FURNISHED FOR LAB USE
    ONLY! PRODS MAY NOT BE USED AS DRUGS, COSMETICS,
    AGRICULTURAL/PESTICIDAL PRODS, FO OD ADDITIVES/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 APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . USE APPROP NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SAFETY EQUIP.
Work Hygienic Practices:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN IN THE
    LABORATORY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC:ASSISTANCE HAS ARRIVED. NOTE:AN ANTIDOTE IS A SUBSTANCE
    INTENDED TO COUNTERACT EFT OF A POIS. IT SHOULD BE ADMINISTERED
    ONLY BY MD/TRAINED EMER PERS. MED ADVICE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM A P
    OIS CTL CTR.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:172F,78C
Spec Gravity:0.882
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID; AMMONIA LIKE ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTS W/ALCOHOLS. INCOMPAT W/STRONG BASES, STRONG ACIDS, IRON & ZINC &
    OTHER LIGHT METALS. REACTS W/CARBONATES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:LOW REACTIVITY. FLAMM. DECOMP PRODS ARE
    CORR. SENSITIVE TO LIGHT - DARK COLOR DOES NOT AFFECT PURITY. AIR
    SENSITIVE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DECOMPOSITION LIBERATES TOXIC FUMES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS . BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AFTERBURNER
    & SCRUBBER.

 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.

*** END OF RECORD ***