J.T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO. -- 2-HEXANONE,N230  -- 6810-00N009407
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:2-HEXANONE,N230
MSDS Date:11/23/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N009407
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201 859 2151
Emergency Phone Num:201 859 2151
CAGE:5B970
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T. BAKER CHEMICAL COMPANY SUB OF RICHARDSON-VICKS INC
Address:995 ZEPHYR AVE
Box:City:HAYWARD
State:CA
ZIP:94544-7917
Country:US
Phone:UNK
CAGE:5B970
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:METHYL N-BUTYL KETONE (2-HEXANONE)
CAS:591-78-6
RTECS #:MP1400000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
Other REC Limits:5 PPM
OSHA PEL:100 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S, 5 PPM; 9293

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50(ORAL-RAT)(MG/KG)-2590 LC(SUPP DATA)
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE
    SECTION .
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:N/A 
Effects of Overexposure:VAPORS MAY BE IRRITATING TO SKIN,EYES,& MUCOUS
    MEMB. INHAL OF VAPORS MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY
    SYS.INHAL OF VAPORS MAY CAUSE NARCOSIS.CONTACT W/SKIN HAS A
    DEFATTING EFT,CAUSING DYG AN D IRRITATION.LIQ MAY BE IRRITATING TO
    SKIN & EYES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:N/K .

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

First Aid:CALL PHYSICIAN. EYES:IMMED FLUS EYES W/ LGE AMT OF WTR FOR AT
    LEAST 15MIN. INGEST:IF CONSCIOUS, IMMED INDUCE VOMITING.
    INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTH, GIVE ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING  IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. SKIN:FLUSH W/
    WTR.

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

Flash Point:67F / 19C
Lower Limits:1.3%
Upper Limits:8.1%
Extinguishing Media:USE ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
    (WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE)
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROT EQPT &
    SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE OPR IN POS PRESS MODE.MOVE CNTNR FROM FIRE
    AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE W/O RISK.USE WTR(SUPP DATA)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SEE SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES
    SECTION .

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA & FULL PROT CLTHG.SHUT OFF IGN
    SCE,NO FLARES,SMK OR FLM IN AREA.STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN DO SO W/O
    RISK.USE WTR SPRAY TO RDC VAPORS.TAKE UP W/ SAND/OTHER NCOMBL
    ABSORB MATL & PL INTO CNTNR FOR L ATER DSPL.FLUSH AREA
    W/WTR.J.T.BAKER SLV(SUPP DATA
Neutralizing Agent:N/K 

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CNTNR CLOSED.STORE IN A
    COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED,FLMB LIQ STORAGE AREA OR CABINET.
    SAF-T-DATA STORAGE COLOR CODE:RED.
Other Precautions:N/K .

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

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROT REQD IF AIRBORNE CONC EXCEEDS
    TLV.AT CONC UP TO 1000PPM,A CHEM CRTG RSPTR W/ORG VAPOR CRTG RECM.
    ABOVE THIS LVL, A SCBA IS RECM.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL/LCL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:PROPER GLOVES RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOGGLES, FACESHLD OPTIONAL-FPN
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, PROTECTIVE SUIT.
Work Hygienic Practices:N/K 
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH:N.FLASH PT MTHD:N.SPCL FF PROC:TO KEEP F-EXP CNTNR
    COOL.LD50-LC50-MIX:50(INHL RAT-4H)(PPM)-8000.RTE OF
    ENTRY:SPILL/RLSE PROC:T ABSORB IS RECM.

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

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:261F/127.2C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K 
Vapor Pres:11
Vapor Density:3.4
Spec Gravity:0.80
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:1.2 BUTYL ACETATE=1
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT (0.1 TO 1%)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID WITH A MILD KETONE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
Corrosion Rate:

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME, OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:N/K 

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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