===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:ETHYL ETHER AR, CAT #0850
NIIN:01-015-3966
MSDS Number: BGDNB
=== 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:ETHYL ETHER (SARA III)
CAS:60-29-7
RTECS #:KI5775000
Fraction by Wt: 98.0%
OSHA PEL:400 PPM/500 STEL
ACGIH TLV:400PPM/500STEL; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS
Name:ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)
CAS:64-17-5
RTECS #:KQ6300000
Fraction by Wt: 2.0%
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9192
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Effects of Overexposure:INH:IRRIT.ANESTHETIC EFF;ING:NOT TOXIC BUT
CAUSES UNCONSCNSS;SKIN:IRRIT,DIRES;EYE:VAP MAY DAMAGE EYE
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED;INGEST:IF
SWALLOWED,GIVE TWO GLASSES OF WATER & INDUCE VOMIT.NOTHING BY MOUTH
IF UNCON;SKIN/EYE EXPOSURE:RMV CONTMNTD CLOTHG.WASH SKIN W/SOAP &
H*2O .FLUSH SKIN/EYES W/LG H*2O;GET MED HELPIMMEDIATLY
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:-45C(-49F)-C.C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:160C
Lower Limits:1.9
Upper Limits:36.0
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEM,FOAM,CO*2;WATER SPRAY:TO KEEP FIRE EXPSD
CANS COOL
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE H*20 TO COOL EXPD CONTRS. USE SCBA & FULL
PROT.CLTHG.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ABOVE FLASH POINT,VAP-AIR MIXTURES ARE
EXPLOSIVE WITHIN FLAMMABLE LIMITS; AUTO IGN TEMP:160C(320F)
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:RMV IGN SOURCES.VENT AREA.USE RESP PROTCTION &
PROTCTV CLOTHG.KEEP OUT OF SURF H*2O,SEWRS/CONFND AREAS;SM
SPILL:ABSORBED W/PAPER TOWELS.EVAP UNDER FUME HOOD THEN BURN
CAREFULLY;LG SPILL:DIKE AREA.CONT AIN & RECOVER SPILL IF POSS;SHOVL
RESDUE INTO DRUM
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTCT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.STORE
IN COOL,DRY WELL VNTLTD AREA AWAY FM IGN/HEAT SOURCES,OXIDZG
MATL.OUTSIDE OR DETACHED STORAGE IS PREFERRED.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARKS,FLAMES.KEEP CONTNRS
CLOSED.USE W/ADEQUATE VENT.AVOID BRTHG DUST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HNDLG.BOND/GROUND CONTNRS WHEN TRNSFRG MATERL.USE NON-SPARKG TYPE
TOOL & EQUIP.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:SCBA, SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM MFR DATED 01JAN85, CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:35C(95F)
Vapor Pres:422
Vapor Density:2.6
Spec Gravity:0.7
Evaporation Rate & Reference:37.5(BU-AC=1)
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQ.SWEET ETHEREAL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS,ACETYL PEROXIDE,LIQ AIR,BROMOAZIDE,CHLORINE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,SULIGHT & PROLONGED STORAGE.AGING
PROMOTES PEROXD EXPL
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO,CO*2,WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:COLLECT SPILLS & DISSOLVE IN AN ALCOHOL OF
GREATR MOL WT THAN BUTYL ALCOHOL,THEN ATOMIZE IN AN RCRA APPROVED
COMBUSTION CHAMBER.ETHER SHOULD NOT BE FLUSHED TO SEWER BECAUSE OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF AN EX PLOSION;ENSURE COMPLIANCE
W/LOCAL,STATE,FED REGS.
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expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
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document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
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particular situation.
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