FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIVISION -- NAPHTHALENE  -- 6810-00-984-9787
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NAPHTHALENE
MSDS Date:03/15/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-984-9787
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIVISION
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:NAPHTHALENE  (SARA III)
CAS:91-20-3
RTECS #:QJ0525000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:10 PPM/15 STEL
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM/15 STEL; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 1250 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: INHALE- RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA. SKIN- IRRITATION AND SEVERE
    DERMATITIS, SYSTEMIC POISONING.EYE- IRRITATION AND DAMAGE TO THE
    CORNEA. INGEST- CRAMPS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DI ARHHEA, HEADACHE.
    CHRONIC: CONJUNCTIVITIS, ITCHING, REDNESS, SCALING, SENSTITIZATION,
    CATARACTS AND OCULAR IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
    LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF SKIN AND
    RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE SUBJECT TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING
    STOPPED, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. EYE: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF
    WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH
    WITH SOAP AND WA TER. REMOVE ALL CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. INGESTION:
    REMOVE BY GASTRIC LAVAGE OR EMESIS. MAINTAIN AIRWAY AND BLOOD
    PRESSURE. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:174F,79C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:979F
Lower Limits:0.9%
Upper Limits:5.9%
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, SAND, WATER SPRAY OR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE.
    COOL CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FLAME WITH WATER FROM SIDE UNTIL WELL
    AFTER FIRE IS OUT. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OR DUSTS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:USE WATER IN FLOODING QUANTITIES AS FOG,
    SOLID STREAMS MAY NOT BE EFFECTIVE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WIPE OR SOAK UP SMALL SPILLS WITH PAPER TOWEL
    OR INERT ABSORBANT. DIKE TO RETAIN LARGE SPILLS. VACUUM UP FREE
    LIQUID. REMOVE RESIDUE WITH INERT ABSORBANT. PLACE IN DISPOSAL
    CONTAINER. FLUSH AREA WITH	WATER. NO SMOKING, FLAMES OR FLARES IN
    HAZARD AREA
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT AND IGNITION SOURCES. KEEP
    CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:STABLE UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION
    EXPOSURES BELOW PEL (TLV), USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR AS
    PER CURRENT 29 CFR 1910.134, INSTRUCTIONS/WARNINGS AND
    NIOSH-RESPIRATOR SELECTION.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION IS REQUIRED. LOCAL EXHAUST
    MAY BE REQUIRED IF WORK AREA IS NOT VENTED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES/FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. OTHER EQUIPMENT
    AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED
    CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:V4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:424F,218C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:176F,80C
Vapor Pres:0.05
Vapor Density:4.4
Spec Gravity:1.1
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:<1.0 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE, VOLATILE FLAKES; ODOR OF MOTH
    BALLS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CHROMIC ANHYDRIDE, ALUMINUM TRICHLORIDE, STRONG OXIDIZERS, DINITROGEN
    PENTAOXIDE, PLASTICS, RUBBER, COATINGS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:ABNORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY
    INCLUDE TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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