J T BAKER INC -- ETHER ANHYDROUS, 9197  -- 6810-00N054255
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ETHER ANHYDROUS, 9197
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N054255
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-582-2537
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:ETHANE, 1,1'-OXYBIS-; (ETHYL ETHER) (DIETHYL ETHER)  (SARA
    III). LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 1215 MG/KG.
CAS:60-29-7
RTECS #:KI5775000
Fraction by Wt: 97-100%
OSHA PEL:400 PPM
ACGIH TLV:400 PPM;500 STEL
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:ETHYL ALCOHOL; (ETHANOL). LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 7060 MG/KG.
CAS:64-17-5
RTECS #:KQ6300000
Fraction by Wt: <2.5%
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM

Ingred Name:SUPDAT:DISCARD ANY REMAINING ETHER IN OPENED CNTNRS THAT IS
    NOT CONSUMED AFTER 2-3 DAYS. USE CAUT WHEN OPENING (ING 4)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 3:CAP. IMPORTANT - DO NOT USE AFTER EXPIRATION DATE.
    DANGER! CAUSES IRRIT. EXTREMELY FLAMM. HIGHLY VOLATILE. (ING 5)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 4:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED/ABSORBED THRU SKIN.
    TENDS TO FORM EXPLO PEROXIDES, ESP WHEN ANHYDROUS. KEEP (ING 6)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 5:AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES,
    SKIN, CLTHG. KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNIT - NO (ING 7)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 6:SMOKING. DO NOT EMPTY INTO DRAINS. TAKE PRECAUTIONARY
    MEASURES AGAINST STATIC DISCHARGES. WHEN HNDLG LIQ (ING 8)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 7:PROD, SECONDARY PROT CNTNRS MUST BE USED FOR
    CARRYING.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHAL:CNS DEPRESSION, HEADACHE,
    NAUSEA, VOMITING, DROWSINESS, IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY
    TRACT, JAUNDICE, LIVER DAMAGE, UNCONSCIOUSNESS. SKIN
    CONTACT:IRRITATION, PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE  SENSIT. SKIN
    ABSORPTION:RAPID ABSORPTION, CNS DEPRESSION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA,
    VOMITING, (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:DROWSINESS, JAUNDICE, LIVER DMG.
    INGEST:CNS DEPRESS, HDCH, NAUS, VOMIT, DROW, NERVOUSNESS, JAUNDICE,
    LIVER DMG, HEART FAILURE, RESP FAILURE, UNCON. CHRONIC:CNS DEPRESS.
    TARGET ORGANS:CNS, EYE S, SKIN, MUC MEMBS, RESP SYS, LUNGS, HEART,
    LIVER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD. IF SWALLOWED, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF
    CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT, GI VE OXYGEN. SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER
    FOR AT LST 15 MINS WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES.
    WASH CLOTHING BEFORE RE-USE. EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR
    AT LST 15 MINS.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:-47F,-44C
Lower Limits:1.9%
Upper Limits:36%
Extinguishing Media:USE ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
    (WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE.)
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP .
    MOVE CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK. USE WATER
    TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CNTNRS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPS MAY FLOW ALONG SURFS TO DIST IGNIT
    SOURCES & FLASH BACK. CLSD CNTNRS EXPOS TO HEAT MAY EXPLODE. CONT
    W/STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE FIRE. MAY FORM (SUPDAT)

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT CLTHG.
    SHUT OFF IGNIT SOURCE; NO FLARES, SMOKING/FLAMES IN AREA. STOP LEAK
    IF YOU CAN DO SO W/OUT RISK. USE H*2O SPRAY TO REDUCE VAP.TAKE UP
    W/SAND/NON-COMBUST	ABSORB MATL & PUT IN CNTNR FOR LATER
    DISP.(SUPDAT)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CNTNR TIGHTLY CLSD. STORE IN
    COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED, FLAMM LIQ STOR AREA. ISOLATE FROM
    INCOMPAT MATLS. AVOID BRTHG VAP. USE W/ADEQ VENT.
Other Precautions:BOND & GROUND CNTNRS WHEN TRANSFERRING LIQ. ETHER IS
    SUBJECT TO PEROXIDE FORM IN OPENED CNTNRS & SHOULD BE PROT FROM
    EXPOS TO AIR AS MUCH AS POSS. WHEN LOW PEROXIDE ETHER IS REQD, USE
    ONLY MATL FROM U NOPENED CAN. DO NOT ALLOW TO (SUPDAT)

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

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATION  EXCEEDS TLV. AT CONCENTRATIONS UP TO 1000 PPM, A
    NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD CHEM CARTRIDGE RESP W/ORGANIC VAP CARTRIDGE IS
    REC. ABOVE THIS LEVEL, A  NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA IS REC.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS. VENT HOOD.
Protective Gloves:NITRILE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, APRON ARE RECOMMENDED. LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLO HAZ:EXPLO PEROXIDES, ESP WHEN HEATED & EXPOSED TO AIR . FORMS
    SHOCK-SENSITIVE MIXTS W/CERTAIN OTHER MATLS. SPILL PROC: FLUSH AREA
    W/WATER. J.T. BAKER SOLUSORB SOLV ABSORB IS REC FOR SPILLS	OF THIS
    PROD. OTHER PREC:EVAP TO NEAR DRYNESS. ADDN OF WATER/APPROP
    REDUCING AGENTS WILL LESSEN PEROXIDE FORM. (ING 3)

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:95.0F,35.0C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-177F,-116C
Vapor Pres:442 @ 20C
Vapor Density:2.6
Spec Gravity:0.71 (H*2O=1)
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:37.5 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:MODERATE (1-10%)
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID; CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG BASES, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME, OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION,
    LIGHT, AIR.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EXPLOSIVE PEROXIDES, CARBON MONOXIDE,
    CARBON DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE &
    LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER: U117
    (TOXIC WASTE).

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