MALLINCKRODT INC SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- REAGENT ALCOHOL -- 6810-00K002583 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:REAGENT ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00K002583
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)
CAS:64-17-5
RTECS #:KQ6300000
Fraction by Wt: 90.0%
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9192

Ingred Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL)  (SARA III)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 5.0%
OSHA PEL:S,200PPM/250STEL
ACGIH TLV:S,200PPM/250STEL; 93
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL  (SARA III)
CAS:67-63-0
RTECS #:NT8050000
Fraction by Wt: 5.0%
OSHA PEL:400 PPM/500 STEL
ACGIH TLV:400 PPM/500STEL;9192

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT)= 7060 MG/KG (ETHANOL)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IRRITATION TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF
    UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION,
    GASTRITIS, INTOXICATION, BLINDNESS, DEATH, SKIN IRRITATION,
    CRACKING/FLAKING, EYE IRRITATION. CHRONIC EXPO SURE MAY CAUSE
    KIDNEY AND LIVER DAMAGE.CONINUING INGESTION OF SMALL AMOUNTS COULD
    RESULT IN BLINDNESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PRODUCT CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS
    CURRENTLY CLASSIFIED AS CARCINOGENIC BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, DROWSINESS,
    LOSS OF APPETITE, INABILITY TO CONCENTRATE, GASTRITIS,
    INTOXICATION, BLINDNESS, SKIN IRRITATION/CRACKING/FLAKING, EYE
    PAIN, BLURRED VISION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    DISORDERS OR EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED LIVER OR KIDNEY FUNCTION MAY
    BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS SUBSTANCE.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. RESTORE BREATHING. KEEP
    WARM AND QUIET. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH AFFECTED AREA
    THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.	EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY BY
    GIVING TWO GLASSES OF WATER AND STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT. GET
    PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:55.0F,12.8C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:422C
Lower Limits:3.3 %
Upper Limits:19 %
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, CARBON
    DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ABOVE FLASH POINT, VAPOR-AIR MIXTURES ARE
    EXPLOSIVE WITHIN FLAMMABLE LIMITS NOTED ABOVE. WATER MAY BE USED TO
    FLUSH SPILLS AWAY FROM EXPOSURE AND TO DILUTE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK/SPILL. REMOVE ALL
    SOURCES OF IGNITION. CLEANUP PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING AND RESPIRATORY PROTECTION. CONTAIN AND RECOVER LIQUID.
    ABSORB WITH SAND, VERMICULITE, E ARTH OR SIMILAR MATERIAL AND HOLD
    FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE. STORE
    IN A COOL, DRY WELL-VENTILATED AREA, AWAY FROM FIRE HAZARDS.
    STORAGE AND USE AREAS SHOULD BE NON-SMOKING AREAS.
Other Precautions:CONTAINERS SHOULD BE BONDED AND GROUNDED FOR
    TRANSFERS TO AVOID STATIC SPARKS. USE NON-SPARKING TOOLS AND
    EQUIPEMNT.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION
    EXOSURES BELOW PEL (TLV), USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR AS PER
    CURRENT 29 CFR 1910.134, INSTRUCTIONS/WARNINGS AND NIOSH RESPIRATOR
    SELECTION.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AND MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION TO
    MAINTAIN EXPOSURE LEVELS.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:CLEAN BODY-COVERING CLOTHING. MAINTAIN EYE
    WASH FOUNTAIN AND QUICK-DRENCH FACILITIES IN WORK AREA.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER HANDLING PRODUCT
    AND BEFORE EATING DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONTACT LWNSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING WITH THIS MATERIAL.

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

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:172F,78C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-173F,-114C
Vapor Pres:50
Vapor Density:1.6
Spec Gravity:0.79
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.4 (CCL4=1)
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID, CHARACTERISTIC ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDANTS, SILVER SALTS, HALOGEN HALIDES, ALKALI METALS, METAL
    HYDRIDES, HYDRAZINE
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CAARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING
    ENVIRONMENT. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSAL CONTAINER OR
    LINER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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