ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO. -- N-BUTYL ALCOHOL  -- 6810-00K000336
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:N-BUTYL ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00K000336
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO.
Box:2219
City:COLUMBUS
State:OH
ZIP:43216
Country:US
Info Phone Num:614-889-3333
Emergency Phone Num:606-324-1133
CAGE:5A188
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
Address:5200 PAUL BLAZEL MEMORIAL PARKWAY
Box:City:DUBLIN
State:OH
ZIP:43017
Country:US
Phone:614-889-4505
CAGE:5A188

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

Ingred Name:N-BUTYL ALCOHOL  (SARA III)
CAS:71-36-3
RTECS #:EO1400000
Fraction by Wt: 99.0%
OSHA PEL:100 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S, C 50 PPM; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATES EYES/SKIN.INHAL:CAN CAUSE NASAL/RESP
    IRRITN,HEADACHES,ETC.INGEST:CAN CAUSE *SEE SUPP DATA

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

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH W/WATER.GET DR.SKIN:WASH W SOAP &
    WATER.INGEST:GIVE LARGE VOL VATER.INDUCE VOMITING IMMED. GET DR.
    INHAL:MOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR. GET DR.

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

Flash Point:84F,29C CC
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:650F
Lower Limits:1.4
Upper Limits:11.0
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM,CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP W FULL FACEPIECE OPRATD
    IN POS PRE MODE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEVER USE WELDING/CUTTING TORCH ON OR
    NEAR CONTRS(EVEN EMPTY)BECAUSE PRODUCT CAN IGNITE EXPLOSIVELY.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL IGNITN SOURCES.PERSONS W/O
    PROTEC EQUIP SHOULD EVAC SPILL AREA.STOP SPILL AT SOURCE.DIKE SPILL
    AREA.PUMP LIQ ON ABSORBENT MAT & SHOVEL INTO CONTAINER.SM
    SPILL:ABOSRB ON ABSORBENT AND TRA NSFER TO HOOD.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CONTAINERS AGAINST PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE.STORE IN COOL,WELL VENTILATED AREA.USE PROTEC EQUIP DURING
    HANDLING/STORING.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSURE TIGHT.
Other Precautions:EMPTY CONTAINER OF MATERIAL MAY BE HAZARDOUS.OBSERVE
    ALL HAZ PRECAUTIONS GIVEN IN THIS SHEET.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP.JOINTLY APPROVED BY
    NIOSH/MESA
Ventilation:MECHANICAL(GEN)/LOCAL EXHAUST TO KEEP EXPOSURE BELOW TLV
Protective Gloves:RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEM SPLAS
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING & BOOTS TO PREVENT
    REPEATED SKIN CONTCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
*GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION,VOMITING & CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS.

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

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:244F,118C
Vapor Pres:UNK
Vapor Density:UNK
Spec Gravity:0.81
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:UNK
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID,ALCOHOL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:UNK

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CORROSIVE & OXIDIZING & OXIDIZING MATERIALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:SOURCE OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO*2,VARIOUS HYDROCARBONS
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:UNK

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SM SPILL:LET VOLATILE PORTION EVAP IN
    HOOD.DESTROY REMAINING MATL BY BURNING IN IRON PAN.LARGE
    SPILL:DESTROY BY LIQ INCINERATION.MATL COLLECTED ON ABSORBENT
    MATERIAL MAY BE DEPOSITED IN A LANDFILL IAW  LOCAL,STATE & FED
    REGULATIONS.

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