EM SCIENCE -- ETHYL ETHER, DIETHYL ETHER, ETHYL OXIDE, EX0184  -- 6810-00N061079
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ETHYL ETHER, DIETHYL ETHER, ETHYL OXIDE, EX0184
MSDS Date:04/16/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N061079
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:EM SCIENCE
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:609-354-9200
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO242
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:E M SCIENCE DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC
Address:480 DEMOCRAT ROAD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Phone:800-222-0342/609-423-6300
CAGE:63612
Company Name:EM SCIENCE
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08927
Phone:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO242

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

Ingred Name:ETHANE, 1,1'-OXYBIS-; (ETHER) (CERCLA)
CAS:60-29-7
RTECS #:KI5775000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:400 PPM
ACGIH TLV:400PPM/500STEL
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:P-CRESOL- 2,6-DI-TERT-BUTYL-; (2,6-DI-TERT-BUTYL-P-CRESOL)
    (% WT: 1PPM)
CAS:128-37-0
RTECS #:GO7875000
Fraction by Wt: <0.1%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

Ingred Name:RESP PROT: CNDTNS (SEE YOUR SFTY EQUIP SUPP). ENGINEERING
    &/ADMINISTRATIVE CTLS SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED TO REDUCE EXPOS.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT): 1215 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: HARMFUL IF INHALED/SWALLOWED.
    IRRIT ON CONT W/SKIN, EYES/MUC MEMB. DEPRESSANT OF CNS & CAPABLE OF
    PRODUCING INTOXICATION, DROW, STUPOR & UNCON. DEATH DUE TO RESP
    FAILURE MAY RSLT FROM SEV & CON TINUED EXPOS. CHRONIC: NONE
    SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING SKIN DISORDERS, EYE
    PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED KIDNEY, LIVER OR RESPIRATORY FUNCTIONS.
    ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION CAN ENHANCE THE TOXIC EFFECTS OF
    THIS SUBSTANCE.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE. SKIN:
    IMMED FLUSH THORO W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. EYES: IMMED FLUSH THORO
    W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    GIVE A RTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED. INGESTION:
    IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK WATER & INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY AS DIRECTED
    BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCONSCIOUS
    PERSON.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:-49F,-45C
Lower Limits:1.90%
Upper Limits:36.00%
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS
    COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DANGEROUS FIRE & EXPLO HAZ. MAY FORM
    EXPLO PEROXIDES, ESPECIALLY WHEN HEATED. CLSD CONTRS MAY EXPLODE
    WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT. VAP CAN TRAVEL DIST TO (SUP DAT)

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA OF ALL UNNEC PERS. WEAR SUITABLE
    PROT EQUIP LISTED UNDER CTL MEASURES SECTION. ELIMINATE ANY IGNIT
    SOURCES UNTIL AREA DETERMINED TO BE FREE FROM EXPLO/FIRE HAZ.
    CONTAIN RELEASE & ELIMINA TE ITS SOURCE, IF THIS CAN BE DONE W/OUT
    (SUP DAT)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTR TIGHTLY CLSD. STORE IN
    COOL, DRY AREA AWAY FROM IGNIT SOURCES & OXIDIZERS. CHECK PEROXIDE
    CONTENT BEFORE HEATING MATL.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST/VAP. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON
    SKIN/CLTHG. ELEC GROUND ALL EQUIP WHEN HNDLG THIS PROD. RETAINED
    RESIDUE MAY MAKE EMPTY CONTRS HAZ. USE CAUTION! PROT AGAINST
    PHYSICAL DMG & DIRECT SUNL IGHT. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF WORKPLACE EXPOS LIM OF PROD/ANY COMPONENT IS
    EXCEEDED (SEE TLV/PEL), A NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD AIR-SUPP RESP IS
    ADVISED IN ABSENCE OF PROPER ENVIRON CTL. OSHA REGS ALSO PERMIT
    OTHER NIOSH/MSHA RESP (NEG	PRESS TYPE) UNDER SPECIFIED (ING 3)
Ventilation:MATERIAL MUST BE HANDLED OR TRANSFERRED IN AN APPROVED FUME
    HOOD OR WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NITRILE OR EQUIVALENT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EMER EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER . WEAR
    IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLO HAZ: SOURCE & FLASH BACK. SPILL PROC: RISK. TAKE UP &
    CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISP AS DESCRIBED UNDER DISP. WASTE DISP
    METH: SERVICE DEPARTMENT (609) 354-9200. THE FOLLOWING MFR SPILL-X
    ABSORB I S REC FOR THIS PROD: SX0863 SOLV SPILL TREATMENT KIT.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:95.0F,35.0C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-189F,-123C
Vapor Pres:442 @ 20C
Vapor Density:2.6
Spec Gravity:0.71 (H*2O=1)
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:37.5 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID WITH SWEET ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS, ACETYL PEROXIDE, LIQUID AIR, BROMOAZIDE, CHLORINE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, CONTACT WITH IGNITION SOURCE, LIGHT,
    AIR. EVAPORATING TO NEAR DRYNESS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY W/FED, STATE, & LOC REGS ON REPORTING
    RELEASES. REFER TO REG INFO FOR REPORTABLE QTY & OTHER REG DATA.
    MFR REC SPILL-X ABSORB AGENTS FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF SPILLS. ADDNL
    INFO ON SPILL-X PROD CAN  BE PROVIDED THRU EM SCIENCE TECHNICAL
    (SUP DAT)

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