===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:METHYL ACETATE
MSDS Number: EEEIZ
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
780-471-4036
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:18004249300
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
Box:City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Phone:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
780-471-4036
CAGE:Company:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:530 WATSON STREET
Box:City:WHITBY
State:ZIP:L1N 5R9
Country:ONTARIO, CANADA
Phone:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
780-471-4036
CAGE:
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:METHYL ACETATE
CAS:79-20-9
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No IARC:No OSHA:No
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
headache, symptoms of drunkenness, blindness LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no
information is available SKIN CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
irritation LONG TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short
term exposure EYE CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation,
blindness LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information is available
INGESTION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: nausea, vomiting, headache,
dizziness, blurred vision LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information is
available
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap
and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if needed. Thoroughly
clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. EYE
CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes. Then get immediate medical attention. INGESTION: If a
large amount is swallowed, get medical attention.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:14 F (-10 C) (CC)
Autoignition Temp:849 F (454 C)
Lower Limits:3.1%
Upper Limits:16%
Extinguishing Media:alcohol resistant foam, carbon dioxide, regular dry
chemical, water, alcohol resistant foam Large fires: Use
alcohol-resistant foam or flood with fine water spray.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Move container from fire area if it can be
done without risk. Cool containers with water spray until well
after the fire is out. Stay away from the ends of tanks. For fires
in cargo or storage area: Cool containers with water from unmanned
hose holder or monitor nozzles until well after fire is out. If
this is impossible then take the following precautions: Keep
unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Let
the fire burn. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from
venting safety device or any discoloration of tanks due to fire.
For tank, rail car or tank truck: Evacuation radius: 800 meters
(1/2 mile). Water may be ineffective.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Severe fire hazard. Moderate explosion
hazard. The vapor is heavier than air. Vapors or gases may ignite
at distant ignition sources and flash back. Vapor/air mixtures are
explosive above flash point.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources
of ignition. Remove sources of ignition. Stop leak if possible
without personal risk. Reduce vapors with water spray. Small
spills: Absorb with sand or other non-combustible material. Collect
spilled material in appropriate container for disposal. Large
spills: Dike for later disposal. Keep unnecessary people away,
isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind and keep out of low
areas.
Neutralizing Agent:
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
all current regulations and standards. Subject to storage
regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106. Grounding and bonding
required. Keep separated from incompatible substances.
Other Precautions:
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:The following respirators and maximum use
concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. 2000 ppm Any
chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s). Any
supplied-air respirator. 3100 ppm Any supplied-air respirator. Any
chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic
vapor cartridge(s). Any air-purifying respirator with a full
facepiece, an organic vapor and acid gas canister. Any powered,
air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s). Any
self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece. Any
supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece. Escape - Any
air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and an organic vapor
canister. Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing
apparatus. For Unknown Concentrations or Immediately Dangerous to
Life or Health - Any supplied-air respirator with full facepiece
and operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
in combination with a separate escape supply. Any self-contained
breathing apparatus with a full facepiece.
Ventilation:Ventilation equipment should be explosion-resistant if
explosive concentrations of material are present. Ensure compliance
with applicable exposure limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield.
Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in
the immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
METHYL ACETATE: 200 ppm (610 mg/m3) OSHA TWA 250 ppm (757 mg/m3) OSHA
STEL (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993) 200 ppm ACGIH TWA 250
ppm ACGIH STEL 200 ppm (610 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended TWA 10 hour(s)
250 ppm (760 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended STEL
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Boiling Pt:135 F (57 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-144 F (-98 C)
Vapor Pres:400 mmHg @ 40 C
Vapor Density:2.8
Spec Gravity:0.9330
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate & Reference:11.8 (butyl acetate=1)
Solubility in Water:24.5%
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid COLOR:colorless PHYSICAL
FORM:volatile liquid ODOR:pleasant odor, sweet odor, irritating
odor, fruity odor
Corrosion Rate:
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:Stable at normal temperatures
and pressure.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
sources of ignition. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed
to heat.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products: oxides
of carbon Thermal decomposition products: oxides of carbon
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.
=================== Toxicological Information ===================
Toxicological Information:METHYL ACETATE: IRRITATION DATA: 500 mg/24
hour(s) skin-rabbit mild; 20 mg/24 hour(s) skin-rabbit moderate;
100 mg/24 hour(s) eyes-rabbit moderate TOXICITY DATA: >5 gm/kg
skin-rabbit LD50; >5 gm/kg oral-rat LD50 LOCAL EFFECTS: Irritant:
skin, eye ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL: Moderately Toxic: ingestion TARGET
ORGANS: central nervous system MUTAGENIC DATA: Available.
===================== Ecological Information =====================
Ecological:ECOTOXICITY DATA: FISH TOXICITY: 320000 ug/L 96 hour(s) LC50
(Mortality) Fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas) INVERTEBRATE
TOXICITY: <=1000 mg/L 24 hour(s) EC50 (Abundance) Water flea
(Daphnia sp) ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMARY: Harmful to aquatic life.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR
262. Hazardous Waste Number(s): D001.
=================== MSDS Transport Information ===================
Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Methyl acetate ID NUMBER: UN1231 HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 3
PACKING GROUP: II LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Flammable liquid
===================== Regulatory Information =====================
SARA Title III Information: SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated. SARA TITLE
III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): Not
regulated. SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS
CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21): ACUTE: Yes CHRONIC: No FIRE: Yes
REACTIVE: No SUDDEN RELEASE: No SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40
CFR 372.65): Not regulated.
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): Not regulated. OSHA PROCESS SAFETY
(29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Not regulated.
======================= Other Information =======================
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