===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:47645 2-BROMOPROPIONIC ACID
NIIN:00F051156
MSDS Number: CCDQT
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SUPELCO INC
Address:SUPELCO PARK
City:BELLEFONTE
State:PA
ZIP:16823-0048
Country:US
Info Phone Num:814-359-3441
Emergency Phone Num:814-359-3441
CAGE:54968
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:SIGMA-ALDRICH INC.
Address:3050 SPRUCE STREET
Box:14508
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63103
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765/414-273-3850X5996
CAGE:54968
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:METHYL TERT BUTYL ETHER (MTBE), 2-METHOXY-2-METHYL PROPANE,
T-BUTYLMETHYL ETHER *96-3*
CAS:1634-04-4
RTECS #:KN5250000
Fraction by Wt: 99-100%
OSHA PEL:50 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB
Name:2-BROMOPROPANOIC ACID
CAS:598-72-1
Fraction by Wt: 0.1%
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 4000 MG/KG (SEE SUPP)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: SEVERELY BURNS & IRRITATES.
INHALATION: IRRITATES NOSE & THROAT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:BURNS, IRRITATION, BREATHING DIFFICULTY,
HEADACHE, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: FLUSH W/LARGE VOLUMES
OF WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: NEVER GIVE
ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. NEVER TRY TO MAKE AN
UNCONSCIO US PERSON VOMIT, PRESS FINGERS TO BACK OF TONGUE TO
INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:-20F
Lower Limits:1.6
Upper Limits:15
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA WHEN FIGHTING A CHEMIAL FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC VAPORS ARE FORMED WHEN MATERIAL IS
HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION (HYDROGEN BROMIDE).
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:TAKE UP W/ABSORBENT MATERIAL. VENTILATE AREA.
ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES &
OXIDIZERS. STORE IN SEALED CONTAINER IN A FLAME CABINET. MAY FORM
EXPLOSIVE PEROXIDES DURING STORAGE.
Other Precautions:AVOID EYE/SKIN CONTACT. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH/OSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
Ventilation:REQUIRED
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:PROTECTIVE GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE ORAL LD50 INFORMATION IS FOR METHYL TERT-BUTYL ETHER.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:127.4F
Vapor Pres:201
Vapor Density:3.1
Spec Gravity:0.758
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN BROMIDE.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.
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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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