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                               MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

                                                                                                  3191

                                        trans-3-HEXEN-1-OL



CHEMICAL NAME & SYNONYMS                                               DOT CLASS     SARA TITLE 313

trans-3-Hexen-1-ol                                                     3/III         No

Farchan Prod. No. 157795                                               TSCA listed - Yes



FORMULA                              REPORTABLE QUANTITY               F.W.          CAS#

CH 3CH 2CH=CHCH 2CH 2OH                      N/A                       100.16        928-97-2



PHYSICAL DATA

Boiling point 61-2°C @ 12 mm Hg.     Density 0.817.   Index of refraction       1.4374.



APPEARANCE & ODOR

Clear, colorless to yellow liquid.



REACTIVITY & CONDITIONS TO AVOID

Stable. Hazardous polymerization will not occur.      Incompatible with strong acids and oxidizing

agents.



FIRE HAZARDS

Flammable liquid, will emit toxic fumes of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.          Firefighters wear

SCBA. NFPA # 0-2-0.



EXTINGUISHER                                                           FLASHPOINT    LEL   UEL

CO 2, ABC dry powder, foam, water spray or fog.                        58°C          Not known



HEALTH HAZARDS

May be irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be harmful if swallowed, inhaled or

absorbed through skin. The HEALTH RISKS of this product HAVE NOT BEEN FULLY DETERMINED. Avoid

contact with skin and eyes. Avoid breathing vapor. LD/TD information not found for this isomer.

LD 50 (oral-rat) 4700 mg (cis- isomer)/kg. OSHA PEL/ACGIH TLV not established. This material is

not a listed carcinogen. It DOES NOT indicate absence of carcinogenicity.



FIRST AID

Remove contaminated clothing immediately and launder before reuse. Discard contaminated shoes.

For eyes, flush with plenty of water for at least fifteen minutes.     Seek medical attention

immediately.  For skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water, while removing clothing.     Seek

medical attention if rash should occur. For inhalation, remove to fresh air. If not breathing

give mouth to mouth resuscitation.    If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.     Seek medical

attention at once. If ingested, do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious, give 2-4 cups of milk

or water. Seek medical attention at once.



SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

Goggles, rubber gloves, protective clothing are required. Use only with adequate ventilation

and/or suitable respiratory protection. Avoid all contact.



SPILLS & LEAKS

Ventilate area.  Equip personnel with SCBA and full protective clothing.             Take up spill in

absorbent and dispose to incinerator or other suitable hazardous waste.               Wash spill area

thoroughly with water after absorbent is picked up.





CATALOG #                                                    PREPARED BY                   DATE

3191                                                             MDM                 February 18, 2004