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

MSDS NAME:PETROLEUM ETHER
NIIN:00-112-0715
MSDS Number: BGXFX
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIVISION
Address:1-REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Name:PETROLEUM ETHER (MINERAL SPIRIT)OR VM & P NAPHTHA
CAS:8032-32-4
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%
OSHA PEL:500 PPM
ACGIH TLV:300 PPM

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:INTRAVENOUS MAN LDLO:27MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF
    EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY OR G.I. TRACT;CNS
    EFFECTS,HEADACHE,NAUSEA,VOMITING,COUGHING,PULMONARY EDEMA,REDNESS
    OF EYES. CHRONIC:DEFATTING OF SKIN/DERMATITIS,POSSIBLE
    CONJUNCTIVITIS,CNS	EFFECTS/CNS DEPRESSION,DIZZINESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MSDS
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
    WORSEN.

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

Eyes:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR ABOUT 15-20 MINUTES;CALL
    A PHYSICIAN. SKIN:WASH WITH MILD SOAP & WATER. INHALATION:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR.CALL A PHYSICIAN IF NEEDED. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE
    VOMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:<-17.6C, 0.F
Autoignition Temp:=287.8C, 550.F
Lower Limits:1.1
Upper Limits:5.9
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,CO*2,WATER-SPRAY OR ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
    AREA;MAY COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER IF POSSIBLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR-AIR MIXTURES ARE EXPLOSIVE ABOVE
    FLASH POINT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE SUITABLE PERSONAL PROTECTION;REMOVE ALL
    IGNITION SOURCES;CONTAIN FREE LIQUID;USE INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL
    AND RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
    AREA;KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,OPEN FLAMES.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
    VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE PEL/TLV OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE,NITRILE RUBBER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTION CLOTHING,EYE-WASH FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
    VAPORS/MIST;WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:F1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=35.C, 95.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:<-40.C, -40.F
Vapor Pres:40 MMHG
Vapor Density:2.5
Spec Gravity:0.6
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE/NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID WITH AN ODOR LIKE GASOLINE OR
    KEROSENE.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDANTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT,OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL OR INCINERATION MUST BE IN ACCORDACE
    WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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