SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- N-BUTYL ACETATE ACS REAGENT, B6408 -- 6810-00N069764
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:N-BUTYL ACETATE ACS REAGENT, B6408 MSDS Date:10/01/1994 FSC:6810 NIIN:00N069764 === Responsible Party === Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO Box:14508 City:ST LOUIS State:MO ZIP:63178 Country:US Info Phone Num:314-771-5765 Emergency Phone Num:516-467-3535 CAGE:21076 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address:3050 SPRUCE ST Box:14508 City:ST LOUIS State:MO ZIP:63178 Country:US Phone:314-771-5765 CAGE:21076 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:ACETIC ACID, BUTYL ESTER; (N-BUTYL ACETATE) (CERCLA) CAS:123-86-4 RTECS #:AF7350000 OSHA PEL:150 PPM ACGIH TLV:150 PPM/200STEL EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT): 10768 MG/KG. 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. MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, ABSORBED THRU SKIN. IRRITATING TO MUC MEMB & UPPER RESP TRACT. CAUSES SKIN IRRIT. CAUSES SEV EYE IRRIT. TARGET ORGANS: CNS. TO BEST OF MFR KNOWL EDGE, THE CHEM, PHYSICAL & TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THORO INVESTIGATED. (EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE) Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT. Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: TARGET ORGAN DATA: SENSE ORGANS & SPECIAL SENSES (OTHER OLFACTION EFTS, CONJUNCTIVA IRRIT); LUNGS, THORAX/RESP (OTHER CHANGES); LIVER (FATTY LIVER DEGENERATION); EFTS ON EMBRYO/FETUS (FETOTO XICITY); SPECIFIC DEVEL ABNORM (MUSCULOSKELETAL SYS); BIOCHEM EFTS (OTHER TRANSFERASES). Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH WITH SOAP AND COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE AR TIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL MD. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point:72.0F,22.2C Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPRIATE FOAM. Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . FLAMMABLE LIQUID. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR MAY TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO SOURCE OF IGNITION & FLASH BACK. CONTR EXPLO MAY OCCUR UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS. EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CNDTNS. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. SHUT OFF ALL SOURCES OF IGNIT. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER W/DRY-LIME, SAND/SODA ASH. PLACE IN COVERED CONTRS USING NON-SPARKING TOOLS & TRANS PORT OUTDOORS. VENT AREA & WASH SPILL (SUP DAT) Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:USE NON-SPARKING TOOLS. DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. Other Precautions:HARMFUL LIQUID. SEVERE EYE IRRITANT. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAME. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD. Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES. Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS (SUP DAT) Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. EMERGENCY EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. Supplemental Safety and Health SPILL PROC: SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE. EYE PROT: AND FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD . ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>255F,>124C Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-108F,-78C Spec Gravity:0.882 Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, STRONG BASES. 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. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGUL ATIONS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.