MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC. -- SEC-BUTYL ALCOHOL -- - 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SEC-BUTYL ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:18004249300
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
Box:City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Phone:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
CAGE:Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:530 WATSON STREET
Box:City:WHITBY
State:ZIP:L1N 5R9
Country:ONTARIO, CANADA
Phone:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
CAGE:


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

Ingred Name:SEC-BUTYL ALCOHOL
CAS:78-92-2
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%

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

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No    IARC:No	OSHA:No
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
    irritation, nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, headache,
    drowsiness, symptoms of drunkenness LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no
    information on significant adverse effects SKIN CONTACT: SHORT TERM
    EXPOSURE: mild irritation, symptoms of drunkenness LONG TERM
    EXPOSURE: no information on significant adverse effects EYE
    CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation (possibly severe), blurred
    vision LONG TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term
    exposure INGESTION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: nausea, vomiting,
    diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, drowsiness, symptoms of
    drunkenness LONG TERM EXPOSURE: liver damage
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

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

First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
    uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
    Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap
    and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
    clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if needed. Thoroughly
    clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. EYE
    CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
    Then get immediate medical attention. INGESTION: If vomiting
    occurs, keep head lower than hips to help prevent aspiration. If
    person is unconscious, turn head to side. Get medical attention
    immediately. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: For ingestion, consider gastric
    lavage. Consider oxygen.

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

Flash Point:75 F (24 C) (CC)
Autoignition Temp:761 F (405 C)
Lower Limits:1.7% @ 100 C
Upper Limits:9.8% @ 100 C
Extinguishing Media:alcohol resistant foam, carbon dioxide, regular dry
    chemical, water, alcohol resistant foam Large fires: Use
    alcohol-resistant foam or flood with fine water spray.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Move container from fire area if it can be
    done without risk. Cool containers with water spray until well
    after the fire is out. Stay away from the ends of tanks. For fires
    in cargo or storage area: Cool containers with water from unmanned
    hose holder or monitor nozzles until well after fire is out. If
    this is impossible then take the following precautions: Keep
    unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Let
    the fire burn. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from
    venting safety device or any discoloration of tanks due to fire.
    For tank, rail car or tank truck: Evacuation radius: 800 meters
    (1/2 mile). Water may be ineffective.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Severe fire hazard. The vapor is heavier
    than air. Vapors or gases may ignite at distant ignition sources
    and flash back. Vapor/air mixtures are explosive above flash point.

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

Spill Release Procedures:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources
    of ignition. Remove sources of ignition. Stop leak if possible
    without personal risk. Reduce vapors with water spray. Small
    spills: Absorb with sand or other non-combustible material. Collect
    spilled material in appropriate container for disposal. Large
    spills: Dike for later disposal. Keep unnecessary people away,
    isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind and keep out of low
    areas.
Neutralizing Agent:

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
    all current regulations and standards.
Other Precautions:

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

Respiratory Protection:The following respirators and maximum use
    concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. 1000 ppm Any
    chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s). Any
    supplied-air respirator. 2000 ppm Any supplied-air respirator. Any
    powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s).
    Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic
    vapor cartridge(s). Any air-purifying respirator with a full
    facepiece and an organic vapor canister. Any self-contained
    breathing apparatus with a full facepiece. Any supplied-air
    respirator with a full facepiece. Escape - Any air-purifying
    respirator with a full facepiece and an organic vapor canister. Any
    appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus. For
    Unknown Concentrations or Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health -
    Any supplied-air respirator with full facepiece and operated in a
    pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with
    a separate escape supply. Any self-contained breathing apparatus
    with a full facepiece.
Ventilation:Ventilation equipment should be explosion-resistant if
    explosive concentrations of material are present. Ensure compliance
    with applicable exposure limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield.
    Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in
    the immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
    clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
 SEC-BUTYL ALCOHOL: 150 ppm (450 mg/m3) OSHA TWA 100 ppm (303 mg/m3)
    OSHA TWA (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993) 100 ppm ACGIH TWA
    100 ppm (305 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended TWA 10 hour(s) 150 ppm (455
    mg/m3) NIOSH recommended STEL

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

Boiling Pt:210 F (99 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-173 F (-114 C)
Vapor Pres:12 mmHg @ 20 C
Vapor Density:2.6
Spec Gravity:0.8
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate & Reference:Not available
Solubility in Water:12.5% @ 20 C
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid COLOR:colorless ODOR:strong
    odor
Corrosion Rate:

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:Stable at normal temperatures
    and pressure.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products: oxides
    of carbon, hydrogen Thermal decomposition products: oxides of
    carbon, hydrogen
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:SEC-BUTYL ALCOHOL: TOXICITY DATA: 2193 mg/kg
    oral-rat LD50 LOCAL EFFECTS: Irritant: inhalation, eye ACUTE
    TOXICITY LEVEL: Moderately Toxic: ingestion TARGET ORGANS: central
    nervous system MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: eye
    disorders, respiratory disorders, skin disorders and allergies
    REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS DATA: Available. ADDITIONAL DATA: Alcohol may
    enhance the toxic effects.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY DATA: FISH TOXICITY: 3670000 ug/L 96 week(s)
    LC50 (Mortality) Fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas) INVERTEBRATE
    TOXICITY: 4227000 ug/L 48 hour(s) EC50 (Immobilization) Water flea
    (Daphnia magna) ALGAL TOXICITY: 745000 ug/L 48 hour(s) (Population
    Growth) Cryptomonad (Chilomonas paramecium) OTHER TOXICITY: 1530000
    ug/L 48 hour(s) LC50 (Mortality) Clawed toad (Xenopus laevis)

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

Waste Disposal Methods:Dispose in accordance with all applicable
    regulations.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
    Butanols ID NUMBER: UN1120 HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 3 PACKING
    GROUP: II LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Flammable liquid

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:  SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
    HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated.  SARA TITLE
    III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): Not
    regulated.	SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS
    CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21):   ACUTE: Yes  CHRONIC: No  FIRE: Yes 
    REACTIVE: No  SUDDEN RELEASE: No  SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40
    CFR 372.65):   SEC-BUTYL ALCOHOL
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
    SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): Not regulated. OSHA PROCESS SAFETY
    (29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Not regulated.

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