CHEMICAL COMMODITIES(DIST),J T BAKER CHEMICAL(MFR) -- METHYL SULFOXIDE  -- 6810-01-047-1741
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHYL SULFOXIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-047-1741
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES(DIST),J T BAKER CHEMICAL(MFR)
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
CAGE:60777
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777

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

Ingred Name:DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE
CAS:67-68-5
RTECS #:PV6210000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

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

Effects of Overexposure:HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR INHALED.
    MAY CAUSE EYE DAMAGE. CAUSES IRRITATION.

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

First Aid:EXTERNAL:IN CASE OF CONTACT,IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN
    WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.FOR EYES:CALL
    DOCTOR.INTERNAL:IF INHALED,MOVR TO FRESH AIR.IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT,GIVE OXYGEN  & CALL A DOCTOR.IF SWALLOWED,IF
    CONSC,IND.VOMITIN

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

Flash Point:203F OC
Lower Limits:2.6
Upper Limits:28.5
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. ABSORB ON
    PAPER TOWELS OR WITH VERMICULITE. PLACE ON IRON DISH IN A HOOD.
    ALLOW TO EVAPORATE. BURN THE PAPER OR VERMICULITE. WASH SITE WITH
    SOAP SOLUTION.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER. WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Other Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA.

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

Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST & MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Other Protective Equipment:APPROVED WORKING CLOTHES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
INCOMPATABILITY(CONTD): BENZOYL CHLORIDE, P-BROMO BENZOYL ACETANILIDE,
    CYANURIC CHLORIDE.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:372F
Spec Gravity:1.1
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETYL CHLORIDE,ACYL HALIDES,BENZENESULFONYL CHLORIDE,IODINE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE IN A FLAMMABLE SOLVENT. SPRAY INTO THE
    FIRE BOX OF AN APPROVED INCINERATOR. CHECK WITH REGULATIONS.

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