===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:POLYTHF 2000, NCI 585789
NIIN:00N068943
MSDS Number: CBXCX
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:BASF CORP
Address:100 CHERRY HILL RD
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-669-2273
Emergency Phone Num:800-832-4357;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:BASFC
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:BASF CORP
Address:100 CHERRY HILL RD BLDG 119-2
City:RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK
State:NC
ZIP:27709
Country:US
Phone:919-361-5300
CAGE:BASFC
Company:BASF CORPORATION
Address:100 CHERRY HILL ROAD, BLDG 119-2
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054
Country:US
Phone:201-316-3000 OR 800-424-3900
CAGE:0PK40
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:GLYCOLS, POLYTETRAMETHYLENE; (POLYTETRAHYDROFURAN)
CAS:25190-06-1
RTECS #:MD0916000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:N/K
ACGIH TLV:N/K
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT): > 5000 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: CONTACT W/EYES MAY RESULT IN
MODERATE IRRIT. PROLONGED/REPEATED SKIN CONTACT MAY RESULT IN
IRRIT. THIS POLY THF PROD IS A WAXY SOLID BELOW ITS SOFTENING
POINT. IT IS DIFFICULT TO GENERATE DUSTS FROM THE PROD. IF DUSTS
ARE GENERATED,INHAL MAY RESULT IN RESP IRRIT. CHRONIC: NO KNOWN
CHRONIC EFFECTS.
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:SKIN: WASH AFFECTED AREAS W/SOAP & WATER. REMOVE & LAUNDER
CONTAM CLTHG BEFORE REUSE. IF IRRIT DEVELOPS, GET MED ATTN. EYES:
IMMED WASH W/RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. IF IRRIT DEVELOPS,
GET MED ATTN. INGEST: IF SWALLOWED, DILUTE W/WATER & IMMED INDUCE
VOMIT. NEVER GIVE FLUIDS/INDUCE VOMIT IF VICTIM IS UNCON/HAVING
CONVULSIONS. GET IMMED MED ATTN. INHAL: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. AID IN
(SUP DAT)
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:475F,246C
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:SPILLS SHOULD BE CONTAINED, SOLIDIFIED AND
PLACED IN SUITABLE CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL IN A LICENSED FACILITY.
WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION AND
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND PR OVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION DURING
CLEAN-UP.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED TO AVOID
MOISTURE PICK-UP. BLANKET PARTIALLY FILLED CONTAINER WITH DRY
NITROGEN TO PREVENT MOISTURE CONTAMINATION.
Other Precautions:TO MELT CONTENTS, HEAT TO 70C (158F), UNTIL LIQUIFIED
AND PRODUCT FLOWS NICELY. STORE AT OR ABOVE 40C (104F) TO PREVENT
RESOLIDIFICATION. AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG ACIDS. AGITATE BEFORE
USE IF USING P ARTIAL CONTAINERS.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:IF VAPORS OR MISTS ARE GENERATED, WEAR A
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR/MIST RESPIRATOR. IF DUSTS ARE
GENERATED, WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST TO CONTROL VAPORS/MISTS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:COVERALLS, APRON, BOOTS AS NEC TO MIN CONT.
EMERGENCY EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:SHOWER AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VP: 1 MILLIBAR @ 20C. FIRST AID PROC: BRTHG, IF NEC, & GET IMMED MED
ATTN.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Vapor Pres:SUP DAT
Spec Gravity:0.97
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID/WAXY, ODORLESS
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE DISP: INCIN/BURY IN LICENSED FACILITY. DO
NOT DISCHARGE INTO WATERWAYS/SEWER SYS W/OUT PROPER AUTH. CONTR
DISP: DISP OF IN LICENSED FACILITY. REC CRUSHING/OTHER MEANS TO
PVNT UNAUTHORIZED REUSE. DISP OF I/A/W LOC, STATE & FED REGS .
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