J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO -- DIMETHYLSULFOXIDE  -- 6810-00N006257
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:DIMETHYLSULFOXIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N006257
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
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:DIMETHYLSULFOXIDE
CAS:67-68-5
RTECS #:PV6210000

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

Effects of Overexposure:HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR INHALED.
    MAY CAUSE EYE DAMAGE,CAUSES IRRITATION.

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

First Aid:EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH WATER 15 MINUTES,CALL A
    PHYSICIAN. SKIN: FLUSH WITH WATER IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION: REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR,GIVE ARTIFICAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED,CALL A PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:203F/95C (OC)
Lower Limits:2.6
Upper Limits:28.5
Extinguishing Media:WATER,FOAM,ALCOHOL FOAM,CARBON DIOXIDE,DRY
    CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF-CONTAIN BREATH APP
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CAN REACT WITH OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
    CHEMICAL EMITS TOXIC FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. ABSORB ON
    SAND,EARTH,OR VERMICULITE. CAREFULLY SWEEP UP AND REMOVE. WASH
    SPILL SITE WITH SOAP SOLUTION.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES,SKIN OR CLOTHING,& BREATHING
    VAPOR. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESP DEVICE IN ACCORD WITH
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:APPROVED WORKING CLOTHES,EYEBATH,SAFETY
    SHOWER.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:373F/189C
Vapor Pres:0.3
Spec Gravity:1.01
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,WATER WHITE,HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID,FAINT ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NUMEROUS HALIDE COMPOUNDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,SPARKS,FLAME

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

Waste Disposal Methods:BY METHODS CONSISTENT WITH LOCAL,STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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