SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- N-BUTYL ACETATE ACS REAGENT, B6408  -- 6810-00N069764
<pre>=====================  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.

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