POLYSCIENCES INC -- 2,2-DIMETHOXYPROPANE, 05272  -- 6810-00N061581
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:2,2-DIMETHOXYPROPANE, 05272
MSDS Date:07/10/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N061581
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:POLYSCIENCES INC
Address:400 VALLEY RD
City:WARRINGTON
State:PA
ZIP:18976
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-343-6484
Emergency Phone Num:215-343-6484
CAGE:9C365
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:POLYSCIENCES INC
Address:400 VALLEY RD
Box:City:WARRINGTON
State:PA
ZIP:18976
Country:US
Phone:215-343-6484
CAGE:32939
Company Name:POLYSCIENCES INC
Address:PAUL VALLEY INDUSTRIAL PARK
City:WARRINGTON
State:PA
ZIP:18976
Country:US
Phone:215-313-6484
CAGE:9C365

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

Ingred Name:2,2-DIMETHOXYPROPANE
CAS:77-76-9
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  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:SEVERE IRRITANT. MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS.
    IRRITATION OF SKIN, EYES & UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT ESTABLISHED.

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

First Aid:SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT IF DISCOMFORT PERSISTS. SKIN:WASH
    AFFECTED AREA W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. REMOVE & LAUNDER CLOTHING
    BEFORE REUSE. EYE:FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
    INHAL:REMOVE TO FR ESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION,
    AS NEEDED. INGEST:DRINK 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER. CALL MD.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:20.0F,-6.7C
Lower Limits:6% @ 27C
Upper Limits:31% @ 58C
Extinguishing Media:EARTH, SAND, CARBON DIOXIDE, CHEMICAL POWDER, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . DO NOT USE WATER TO FIGHT FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS &
    GLOVES. EVACUATE AREA. SHUT OFF ALL SOURCES OF IGNIT. COVER
    W/ACTIVATED CARBON ABSORB, TAKE UP & PLACE IN CLSD CNTNR. TRANSPORT
    OUTDOORS. WASH & VENTILATE	SPILL SITE AFTER PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE MATERIAL IN COOL, FLAME-PROOF
    AREA. KEEP STORAGE CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. USE ONLY FLAME-PROOF
    EQUIPMENT WHEN HANDLING MATERIAL.
Other Precautions:TAKE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES AGAINST STATIC
    DISCHARGES. KEEP FROM ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. AVOID PROLONGED OR
    FREQUENT EXPOSURE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERG EYE WASH AND DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA , 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:>169F,>76C
Vapor Pres:60 @ 15C
Vapor Density:3.59
Spec Gravity:0.849
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:5.6 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WATER-CLEAR LIQUID; PLEASANT KETONE-LIKE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT ESTABLISHED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA, FORMALDEHYDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN A SUITABLY EQUIPPED CHEMICAL
    INCINERATOR. DISPOSAL MUST COMPLY W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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