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

MSDS NAME:ACETIC ANHYDRIDE AR
NIIN:00-660-0281
MSDS Number: BFKDQ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:ACETIC ANHYDRIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:108-24-7
RTECS #:AK1925000
Fraction by Wt: 97.0%
OSHA PEL:C 5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 5 PPM; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:INH:NOSE,THROAT,LUNGS
    IRRIT/DAMAGE;ING:CORR,NAUSEA,VOMIT;SKIN:CORR,REDNESS;EYES:CORR,BURN
    S,IMPRD VIS

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H*2O. EYES:FLUSH W. H*2O. INGESTED:DON'T
    INDUCE VOMITING. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF
    NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. NEVER GIVE
    ANYTHING  BY MOUTH TO UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

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

Flash Point:49C(120F)-CC
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:390C
Lower Limits:2.9
Upper Limits:10.3
Extinguishing Media:CO*2,DRY CHEM,WATER SPRAY OR ALCOHOL FOAM(NFPA)
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
    CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAP FM EXPLSV MIXTURE W/AIR
    >48C(118F).EXPLOSION HAZ WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT OF FLAME

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

Spill Release Procedures:RMV IGN SOURCES.VENTILT AREA.USE PROTCTV
    EQUIP/CLOTHG;SM SPILL:ABSORB ON PAPER TOWEL,EVAP IN FUME HOOD THEN
    BURN PAPER CAREFULLY;LG SPILL:DIKE FAR AHEAD.ABSORB
    W/VERMICLT,EARTH,DRY SAND,ETC.SHOVEL INT O COVERD DRUMS.PUMP DIKED
    LIQ TO SALVAGETANK.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED
    CONTAINER,STORED IN COOL,DRY,VENTILATED AREA.PROTECT AGAINST
    PHYSICAL DAMAGE.ISOLATE FM INCOMPATIBLE MATL,HEAT & SUNLIGHT,ETC.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAP.KEEP CONTNR CLOSED.USE W/ADEQ
    VENT.DO NOT GET IN EYES,SKIN,OR ON CLOTHING.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
    HANDLG.KEEP AWAY FM HEAT/FLAME.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATED:JAN 1985 WHICH COMPLIES W/OSHA HAZ COMM STD; CWA RQ:
    1000LBS;STORAGE:OUTSIDE OR DETACHED STG IS PREFERRED.INSIDE STG
    SHOULD BE IN FLAMM LIQS STG RM/CABINET.

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

HCC:F6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:140C(284F)
Vapor Pres:4.0
Vapor Density:3.5
Spec Gravity:1.08
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.46(ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQ W/STRONG ACETIC(VINEGAR) ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS,ALCOHOLS,AMINES & STRONG CAUSTICS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS ACETIC ACID FUMES & GIVES CARBON
    MONOXIDE/DIOXIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:LG SPILL & LOT SIZE CAN BE COLLECTED & ATOMIZED
    IN A SUITABLE COMBUSTION CHAMBER EQUIPPED WITH AN APPROPRIATE
    EFFLUENT GAS CLEANING DEVICE OR DISPOSE OF AS HAZARDOUS WASTE IN
    RCRA APPROVED LANDFILL. E NSURE COMPLIANCE W/FED,LOCAL & STATE
    REGS.

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