FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV. -- ISOOCTANE  -- 6810-01-412-0090
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ISOOCTANE
MSDS Date:11/16/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-412-0090
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:ISOOCTANE
CAS:540-81-1
RTECS #:SA3320000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:33.52 MG/L/4 HOURS INHALATION-RAT LC50
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION/NARCOTIC-IRRITATION OF
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES. CHRONIC-POLYNEUROPATHY. SKIN:-IRRITATION.
    CHRONIC-DERMATITIS(. EYES-IRRITATION. INGESTION/NARCOTIC-ASPIRATION
    HAZARD (PULMONARY EDEMA, LEADING TO PU LMONARY LESIONS OR CHEMICAL
    PNEUMONITIS).CHRONIC-KIDNEY DAMAGE IN RATS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT CARCINOGINIC.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: RAPID BREATHING, DIZINESS, FATIGUE,
    HEADACHE, LIGHTHEADEDNES, LACK OF COORDINATION, NAUSEA, NARCOSIS &
    OTHER CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS. SKIN: REDNESS. EYES: REDNESS.
    INGESTION: DIARHH EA, LABORED BREATHING, FATIGUE, SLIGHT CNS
    DEPRESSION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. ASSIST BREATHING IF NESCESSARY.
    KEEP WARM; TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY, SUPPORTIVELY. SKIN:REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING/SHOES. WASH WITH SOAP OR MILD DETERGENT AND
    WATER FOR 15-2 0 MIN. EYES:WASH WITH WATER OR NORMAL SALINE,
    HOLDING LIDS OPENED FOR 15-20 MINS. CALL PHYSICIAN. INGEST:DO NOT
    INDUCE VOMITING! ASPIRATION HAZARD(KEEP HEAD BELOW HIPS).GET PROMPT
    MEDICAL HELP!

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

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:10F,-12C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:779F
Lower Limits:1.1
Upper Limits:6.0
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY OR REGULAR
    FOAM. FOR LARGER FIRES USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR REGULAR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:REMOVE CONTAINERS (IF SAFE). USE WATER SPRAY
    TO COOL CONTAINERS (UNTIL WELL AFTER FIRE IS OUT!). USE WATER IN
    FLOODING AMOUNTS AS FOG. EVACUATE AREA. USE SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WITHDRAW IMMEDIATELY IN CASE OF RISING
    SOUND FROM VENTING SAFETY DEVICE OR ANY DISCOLORATION OF TANK DUE
    TO FIRE. ISOALTE FOR 1/2 MILE IN ALL DIRECTIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SHUTT OF IGNITION SOURCES. STOP LEAK IF
    WITHOUT RISK. USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS. FOR SMALL SPILLS
    TAKE UP WITH SAND OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND PLACE INTO
    CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINERS.
    STORE IN A COOL, DRY VENTILATED AREA. STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
    SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:STORE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1910.106. OBSERVE ALL
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS WHEN STORING OR DISPOSING OF
    THIS SUBSTANCES.

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

Respiratory Protection:1-FULL FACEPIECE; ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE. 2-GAS
    MASK; ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE. 3-TYPE C RESPIRATOR; POSITIVE
    PRESSURE MODE. 4-SCBA; POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. 5-AIR SUPPLIED
    RESPIRATOR WITH AUXILLARY SC BA IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE USE LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN PEL. VENTILATION
    EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE EXPLOSION PROOF.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES TO PREVENT CONTACT.
Eye Protection:SPLASH/DUST RESISTANT GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING (TO MINIMIZE SKIN
    CONTACT) .MAINTAIN EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND QUICK DRENCH SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS. SEPERATE STREET CLOTHES FROM WORK
    CLOTHES. LAUNDER WORK CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.KEEP FOOD OUT OF WORK
    AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:211F,99C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-161F,-107C
Vapor Pres:41MM @69F
Vapor Density:3.9
Spec Gravity:0.69
Viscosity:<32SUS
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:<1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, MOBILE LIQUID WITH AN ODOR OF
    GASOLINE.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS, REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND
    PRESSURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STANDARDS
    APPLICABLE TO GENERATORS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE, 40 CFR 262. EPA
    HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER D001.

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