GFS CHEMICALS, INC.

                                                 P.O. Box 245 Powell, OH 43065

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                                     MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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                                         METHYL 3-PHENYLPROPIOLATE



CHEMICAL NAME & SYNONYMS                                                             DOT CLASS        SARA TITLE 313

Methyl 3-phenylpropiolate                                                            9/III            No

Farchan Prod. No. 173530                                                             TSCA listed � No



FORMULA                     REPORTABLE QUANTITY                                     F.W.                 CAS#

C6H5C/CCOOCH3                                 N/A                                   160.17               4891-38-7

PHYSICAL DATA

Density 1.0. Boiling point 110EC @ 2 mm Hg.

APPEARANCE & ODOR

Liquid, characteristic organic odor.

REACTIVITY & CONDITIONS TO AVOID

Stable. Incompatible with acids, bases, oxidizing materials, heat and sources of ignition.



FIRE HAZARDS

Combustible liquid, will emit toxic fumes of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Firefighters wear SCBA.

EXTINGUISHER                                                                    FLASHPOINT LEL UEL

CO2, ABC dry powder, foam, water spray or fog.           > 110EC                Not known



HEALTH HAZARDS

The health risks of this product have not been fully determined. It is supplied for use in research and development only

and must be used by or under the supervision of a technically qualified individual. Oral: No LD/TD or other applicable

data have been found. Eye: May be a Mild Irritant. Skin: MAY BE A MUTAGEN - MAY BE CARCINOGENIC.

Absorption: No applicable data have been found. Inhalation: May be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation and edema.

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Eye: Stinging or burning of eyes and lids, watering of eyes, conjunctivitis. Skin:

Burning, Itching, tingling. PEL/TLV not established. This material is not a listed carcinogen. It is a possible mutagen

and possible carcinogen.



FIRST AID

Remove contaminated clothing immediately and launder before reuse. Discard contaminated shoes. No specific medical

information has been found. 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. 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. For ingestion, seek medical attention at once.

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

Wear goggles, rubber gloves, protective clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation and/or suitable respiratory

protection. Avoid all contact.



SPILLS & LEAKS

Ventilate area. Equip personnel with respirator. Take up spill in absorbent and dispose to incinerator or other suitable

hazardous waste.





CATALOG #                                                            PREPARED BY                                DATE

3224                                                                            MDM                      October 29, 1997