ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO -- OCTANE, 99+%, O325-7  -- 6810-00N038009
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:OCTANE, 99+%, O325-7
MSDS Date:01/08/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N038009
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

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

Ingred Name:OCTANE
CAS:111-65-9
RTECS #:RG8400000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
OSHA PEL:500 PPM/375 STEL
ACGIH TLV:300 PPM/375STEL;9293

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: HARMFUL IF INHALED/SWALLOWED.
    MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY
    TRACT. CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE MAY INCLUDE
    BURNING SENSATION, COUGHING, WHEEZI NG, LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF
    BREATH, HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND VOMITING. TARGET ORGAN(S): CENTRAL
    NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: IMMED FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR @ LST 15 MIN &
    SEEK MED ADVICE. SKIN: IMMED FLUSH W/WATER FOR @ LST 15 MIN WHILE
    REMOVING CONTAMD CLTHG & SHOES. REMOVE & WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
    PROMP TLY. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
    INGEST: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL A
    PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:60.0F,15.6C
Lower Limits:0.96%
Upper Limits:6.5%
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPRIATE
    FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS. FLAMMABLE LIQUID.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR MAY TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO
    SOURCE OF IGNITION & FLASH BACK. CONTAINER EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR
    UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS. FORMS EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE IN AIR.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVAC AREA.SHUT OFF ALL SOURCES OF IGNIT. WEAR
    NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA, RUBB BOOTS & HEAVY RUBB GLOVES. COVER W/AN
    ACTIVATED CARBON ABSORB, TAKE UP & PLACE IN CLSD CONTRS. TRANSPORT
    OUTDOORS. VENT AREA  & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATL PICKUP IS
    COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE NONSPARKING TOOLS. DO NOT BREATHE
    VAP. AVOID CONT W/EYES/SKIN/CLTHG. IRRITANT. KEEP TIGHTLY CLSD.
    KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, & OPEN FLAME.
Other Precautions:NO SMOKING. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. IRRITATING TO
    EYES AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. HARMFUL LIQUID AND FUMES.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. WEAR SUITABLE
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:257F,125C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-71F,-57C
Vapor Pres:11@20C
Vapor Density:3.9
Spec Gravity:0.703
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
    DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
    AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER BUT EXERT EXTRA CARE IN IGNITING AS THIS
    MATERIAL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL R EGULATIONS .

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