E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO., INC -- N-PROPYL ALCOHOL -- 6810-01-119-7846
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:N-PROPYL ALCOHOL MSDS Date:08/01/1990 FSC:6810 NIIN:01-119-7846 === Responsible Party === Company Name:E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO., INC Address:549 ALBANY STREET City:BOSTON State:MA ZIP:02118 Country:US Info Phone Num:(617)-482-9595 Emergency Phone Num:(800)-441-3637 CAGE:19898 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS & CO INC Address:549 ALBANY ST Box:City:BOSTON State:MA ZIP:02118 Country:US Phone:617-482-9595;800-551-2121 CAGE:11137 Company Name:E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO., INC. Box:1635 CAGE:19898 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:N-PROPYL ALCOHOL CAS:71-23-8 RTECS #:UH8225000 Fraction by Wt: 100% Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED OSHA PEL:200 PPM/250 STEL ACGIH TLV:S,200PPM/250STEL9293 ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE CARCINOGENICITY COMMENTS Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:@ HIGH LEVELS CNS DEPRESSANT, DEATH FROM RESPIRATORY FAILURE. REPODUCTIVE EFFECTS, DEFATTING OF SKIN. INHALATION,SKIN AND EYE IRRITANT. PROLONGED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE CONJUNCTIVITIS. SEVER LIVER INJURY & HYPERPLASIA OF HEMATOPOIETIC TISSUE MAY BE CAUSED BY INGESTION.(4000 PPM IDLH) SLIGHTLY TOXIC BY DERMAL ABSORPT Explanation of Carcinogenicity:5700 MG/KG ORAL-WOMAN LDLO; MUTAGENTIC DATA; REPODUCTIVE EFFECTS DATA; TUMORIGENIC DATA (RTECS). Effects of Overexposure:[INHAL]-IRRITATION OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT [EYE]-VAPORS MAY CAUSE TRANSIENT EYE IRRITATION W/ REDNESS AND PAIN. [INGES]-GASTROINTESTINAL DISCOMFORT, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION. [SKIN]-R EPEATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE DEFATTING OF THE SKIN. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS W/ PRE-EXISTING SKIN DISORDERS; IMPAIRED LIVER, RENAL AND/OR PULMONARY FUNCTION. USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY ENHANCE TOXIC EFFECTS ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:[INHAL]-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GET MD ATTENTION [SKIN]-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING,WASH AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP H2O FOR 20 MIN, GET MD ATTENTION. [INGES]- GASTRIC LAVAGE W/PROTECTED AIRWAY MAY BE USEFUL EVEN IF DELAYED, GIVE ACTIVATED CHARCOAL TO VICTIM. IF RESPIRATION IS DEPRESSED, DO NOT ATTEMPT EMESIS; GIVE ARTIFICAL RESPIRATION GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point Method:CC Flash Point:74.0F,23.3C Lower Limits:2.2% Upper Limits:13.7% Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, HALON, WATER SPRAY, ALCOHOL FOAM Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS TO PROTECT AGAINST THE HAZARDOUS BYPRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY AND TOXIC FUMES Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DANGEROUS FIRE HAZ EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME. VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR AND TRAVEL TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION AND FLASH.VAPOR-AIR MIX ARE EXPLOS ABOVE FLASH PT. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF IGNITION SOURCES. STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN DO IT WITHOUT RISK. USE H2O SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS. TAKE UP WITH SAND OR OTHER MATERIAL AND PLACE INTO CONTAINERS FOR LATER DISPOSAL. ISOLATE HAZARD AR EA, DENY ENTRY. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES, IN ACCORDANCE W/ 29 CFR 262. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE #D001. Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:CONTACT LOCAL SAFETY/INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE OFFICE TO DETERMINE IF RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS REQUIRED Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR PROCESS ENCLOSURE VENTILATION TO MEET THE PUBLISHED EXPOSURE LIMITS , INTRINSICALLY SAFE ELECT Protective Gloves:APPROPRIATE IMPERVIOUS EQUIPMENT Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES Other Protective Equipment:WHERE THERE IS ANY POSSIBILITY THAT EYES MAY BE EXPOSED TO THIS SUBSTANCE AN EYE WASH STATION SHOULD BE IN WORK AREA. Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. Supplemental Safety and Health ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== NRC/State Lic Num:NOT KNOWN Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:207F,97C Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-197F,-127C Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NONE SPECI. Vapor Pres:14MM @ 20C Vapor Density:NONE SPEC. Spec Gravity:NONE SPECIFIED. Evaporation Rate & Reference:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFA. Solubility in Water:NOT KNOWN Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID W/AN ALCOHOL ODOR ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES ALKALI & ALKALINE EARTH METALS: REACTS VIOLENTLY, GENERATING HIGHLY FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS. OXIDIZERS: FIRE & EXPLOSION. Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID CONTACT W/HEAT SPARKS, FLAMES OR OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION. VAPORS MAY BE EXPLOSIVE AND POISONOUS. Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAAY INCLUDE TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON. Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION HAS NOT BEEN REPORTED TO OCCUR UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:"EPA WASTE # D001" DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. COORDINATE WITH SUPPORTING INSTALLATION AND/OR MACOM ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICE PRIOR TO DISPOSAL Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.