SAFETY DATA SHEET
ETHOXYACETYLENE (50% HEXANE SOLUTION) Page 1
Issued: 05/02/2007
Revision No: 2
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING
Product name: ETHOXYACETYLENE (50% HEXANE SOLUTION)
CAS number: 927-80-0
213-164-5
EINECS number:
OR4769
Product code:
Use / description of product: Highly flammable. Liquid. The regulatory information is dependent upon the concentration limit
of the specific substance.
Company name: Apollo Scientific Ltd
Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2QR,Tel 0161 406 0505
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Main hazards: Extremely flammable.
Other hazards: In use, may form flammable / explosive vapour-air mixture.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES (SYMPTOMS)
Skin contact: There may be mild irritation at the site of contact.
Eye contact: There may be irritation and redness.
Ingestion: There may be irritation of the throat.
Inhalation: There may be a feeling of tightness in the chest with shortness of breath.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES (ACTION)
Skin contact: Remove all contaminated clothes and footwear immediately unless stuck to skin. Drench the
affected skin with running water for 10 minutes or longer if substance is still on skin.
Eye contact: Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. Consult a doctor.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give half a litre of water to drink immediately. Consult a
doctor.
Inhalation: Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so. Consult a doctor.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media: Alcohol resistant foam. Water spray. Carbon dioxide. Dry chemical powder.
Exposure hazards: Highly flammable. In combustion emits toxic fumes. Forms explosive air-vapour mixture. Vapour
may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back.
Protection of fire-fighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing to prevent contact with skin
and eyes.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Refer to section 8 of SDS for personal protection details. Notify the police and fire brigade
immediately. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Turn leaking containers leak-side up to prevent the
escape of liquid.
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Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into drains or rivers. Contain the spillage using bunding.
Clean-up procedures: Do not use equipment in clean-up procedure which may produce sparks. Absorb into dry earth
or sand. Clean-up should be dealt with only by qualified personnel familiar with the specific
substance.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling requirements: Smoking is forbidden. Use non-sparking tools. Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area.
Do not handle in a confined space. Avoid the formation or spread of mists in the air. only use in
fume hood
Storage conditions: Keep cold Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from sources of ignition. Prevent the build
up of electrostatic charge in the immediate area. Ensure lighting and electrical equipment are
not a source of ignition.
Suitable packaging: Must only be kept in original packaging.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering measures: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Ensure lighting and electrical equipment are not
a source of ignition.
Respiratory protection: Respiratory protection not required.
Hand protection: Protective gloves.
Eye protection: Safety glasses. Ensure eye bath is to hand.
Skin protection: Protective clothing.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
State: Liquid
Colour: Orange-brown
Odour: Unpleasant
Boiling point/range掳C: NO DATA
Melting point/range掳C: NO DATA
Flash point掳C: -34C
Relative density: 0.718
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal conditions. Stable at room temperature.
Conditions to avoid: Heat. Hot surfaces. Sources of ignition. Flames.
Materials to avoid: Strong oxidising agents. Strong acids.
Haz. decomp. products: In combustion emits toxic fumes.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Chronic toxicity: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION, INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION.
Routes of exposure: Refer to section 4 of SDS for routes of exposure and corresponding symptoms. MAY BE
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED, OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility: Readily absorbed into soil.
Persistence and degradability: Biodegradable.
Bioaccumulative potential: No bioaccumulation potential.
Other adverse effects: Negligible ecotoxicity.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal operations: MATERIAL SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS
Disposal of packaging: Dispose of as special waste in compliance with local and national regulations Observe all
federal, state and local environmental regulations.
NB: The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national regulations
regarding disposal.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADR / RID
UN no: 1993 ADR Class: 3
Shipping name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S.
Labelling: 3 Hazard ID no: 30
IMDG / IMO
IATA / ICAO
UN no: 1993 Class: 3
Packing group: II Packing instructions: 305
Labelling: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazard symbols: Extremely flammable.
Risk phrases: R12: Extremely flammable.
Safety phrases: S9: Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
S16: Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
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advice.
S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye / face protection.
S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label
where possible).
Note: The regulatory information given above only indicates the principal regulations specifically
applicable to the product described in the safety data sheet. The user's attention is drawn to
the possible existence of additional provisions which complete these regulations. Refer to all
applicable national, international and local regulations or provisions.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Legal disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall
be used only as a guide. This company shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from
handling or from contact with the above product.
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