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

MSDS NAME:POLYTHF COPOLYMER ER 1250/25, NCI 831751
NIIN:00N068944
MSDS Number: CBXCY
=== 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:POLYETHER GLYCOLS; (FURAN, TETRAHYDRO-, POLYM)
CAS:27637-03-2
Fraction by Wt: 99.5%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:P-CRESOL, 2,6-DI-TERT-BUTYL-; (PHENOL, 2,6-BIS(1,1-DIMET))
CAS:128-37-0
RTECS #:GO7875000
Fraction by Wt: <0.1%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

=====================  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: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
FIRST AID PROC: BRTHG, IF NEC, & GET IMMED MED ATTN.

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

Vapor Pres:1 ATM
Spec Gravity:1.011
pH:7
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
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:DISPERSIONS OF POLYTHF ON HIGH SURFACE
    AREA MATERIAL-LIKE FIBERGLASS CAUSES AUTODECOMPOSITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:UPON HEATING, THF, ALDEHYDES AND
    KETONES ARE RELEASED WHICH ARE IRRITATING TO THE EYES.

====================  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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