GFS CHEMICALS, INC.

                                    P.O. Box 245 Powell, OH 43065

                                 740-881-5501(Tel.) 740-881-5989(Fax)

                                 1-800-424-9300(Chemtrec 24Hr. Info.)



                               MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

                                                                                                   2359

                                      N,N'-DIETHYLPIPERAZINE



CHEMICAL NAME & SYNONYMS                                                DOT CLASS     SARA TITLE 313

N,N'-Diethylpiperazine; 1,4-Diethylpiperazine;                          NR            No

DEPP                                                                    TSCA listed - No



FORMULA                              REPORTABLE QUANTITY                F.W.          CAS#

C 4H 8N 2(CH 2CH 3) 2                        N/A                        142.24        6483-50-7



PHYSICAL DATA

Boiling point 156-158°C; Density 0.9.



APPEARANCE & ODOR

Clear, colorless to yellow liquid.



REACTIVITY & CONDITIONS TO AVOID

Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. Hazardous polymerization

not known occur. Store in a cool area, preferably in a refrigerator. Protect from light.



FIRE HAZARDS

Not a flammable material, but will be consumed in a general fire emitting toxic fumes of carbon

monoxide, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen oxides. Firefighters wear SCBA.



EXTINGUISHER                                                            FLASHPOINT    LEL   UEL

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



HEALTH HAZARDS

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

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

product must only be used under conditions of PRUDENT LABORATORY PRACTICE as described at 40

CFR 720.36. No LD/TD data found. 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.



SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

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

and/or suitable respiratory protection. Avoid all contact. Store in refrigerator or cool area.

Protect from light.



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

2359                                                              MDM                 February 13, 2004