MALLINKRODT BAKER, INC. -- PETROLEUM ETHER -- 6810-00-227-1307 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PETROLEUM ETHER
MSDS Date:12/08/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-227-1307
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINKRODT BAKER, INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:M
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-582-2537
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 CHEMTREC
Preparer's Name:STRATEGIC SERVICES DIV
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:IO255
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910
Company Name:MALLINKRODT BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:M
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:IO255
Company Name:PHOENIX INDUSTRIES INC
Address:1519 CHAMBERLAYNE PARKWAY
Box:City:RICHMOND
State:VA
ZIP:23222
Country:US
Phone:804-264-5183/FAX: 264-5535
CAGE:0YED2

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

Ingred Name:VM&P NAPHTHA (LIGROINE)
CAS:8032-32-4
RTECS #:OI6180000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:300 PPM
ACGIH TLV:300 PPM; 9596

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:INHALATION (RAT) LC50: 3400 PPM/4HR
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION MAY CAUSE SYMPTOMS OF
    INTOXIFICATION & PERIPHERAL NERVE DISORDERS & CNS DEPRESSION; MAY
    CAUSE THROAT IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE SKIN & EYE IRRITATION. INGESTION
    MAY CAUSE NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDER S, GI TRACT IRRITATION.
    ASPIRATION MAY CAUSE CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS. PROLONGED OVEREXPOSURE
    MAY CAUSE SKIN DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINGEN BY NTP, IARC NOR IS REGULATED
    BY OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED-LOSS OF APPETITE, MUSCLE WEAKNESS,
    IMPAIRMENT OF MOTOR ACTION, DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS, THROAT
    IRRITATION. INGESTED-LOCAL BURNING SENSATION IN MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS,
    STAMOACH; VOMITING, BLURRED VISIO N, DIARRHEA. SKIN-IRRITATION.
    EYES-REDNESS, PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    DISORDERS OR EYE PROBLEMS, OR IMPAIRED LIVER, KIDNEY OR RESPIRATORY
    FUNCTION MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE.

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

First Aid:INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION
    IF NOT BREATHING; OXYGEN IF BREATHING DIFFICULT. CALL A PHYSICIAN.
    INGESTED-DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! IF VOMITING OCCURS, KEEP HEAD
    BELOW HIPS . NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. CALL A
    PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES.
    IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER. EYES-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER,
    LIFT LIDS. CALL DOCTOR.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:=-17.6C, 0.F
Autoignition Temp:=287.8C, 550.F
Lower Limits:1
Upper Limits:6
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM. WATER MAY BE
    INEFFECTIVE. DO NOT ALLOW WATER RUNOFF TO ENTER SEWERS OR
    WATERWAYS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING & NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. WATER
    MAY BE USED TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE LIQUID & VAPOR!VAPOR
    MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE.DANGEROUS FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT OR
    FLAME.CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF
    IGNIITON. WEAR APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE GEAR. ISOALTE AREA &
    DENY ENTRY. CONTAIN & RECOVER LIQUID. USE NON-SPARKING TOOLS.
    ABSORB W/INERT MATERIAL & PLACE  IN CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. DO NOT
    FLUSHTO SEWER!
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
    STORAGE & USE AREAS SHOULD BE NONE SMOKING.
Other Precautions:CONTAINERS SHOULD BE GROUNDED & BONDED FOR TRANSFERS
    TO AVOID STATIC SPARKS. USE NON-SPARKING TOOLS INCLUDING
    EXPLOSION-PROOF VENTILATION. ISOLATE FROM INCOMATIBLE MATERIALS.
    EMPTY CONTAINERS MAY BE H AZARDOUS SINCE THEY RETAIN RESIDUE.

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

Respiratory Protection:A FULL-FACE PIECE ORGANIC VAPOR RESPIRATOR MAY
    BE WORN UP TO 50 TIMES THE EXPOSUE LIMIT. FOR EMERGENCIES OR WHERE
    EXPOSURE LEVELS ARE UNKOWN, USE A FULL-FACE SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS. USE IA W 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:LOCAL OR GENERAL EXHAUST (EXPLOSION-PROOF) IS RECOMMENDED
    TO KEEP EXPOSURES BELOW AIRBORNE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS-BUTYL, PVA, VITON.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/FACESHILD.
Other Protective Equipment:BOOTS, LAB COAT, APRON OR COVERALLS AS,
    APPROPRIATE TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT. EYE WASH, QUICK-DRENCH SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER AHNDLING. AVOID BREATHING
    VAPOR. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT OPEN UNLESS CONTENTS ARE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE (72F) OR BELOW FOR
    AT LEAST 24 HOURS.

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

HCC:F1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=20.C, 68.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-72.6C, -99.F
Vapor Pres:40
Vapor Density:2.5
Spec Gravity:0.6
Evaporation Rate & Reference:10 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID; GASOLINE OR KEROSENE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS; WILL ATTACK SOME FORMS OF PLASTICS, RUBBER AND
    COATINGS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME, IGNITION SOURCES, SUNLIGHT
    AND INCOMPATIBLES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE MAY
    FORM WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECOVERY OR
    RECYCLING SHOULD BE HANDLED AS HAZARDOUS WASTE & SENT TO A RCRA
    APPROVED INCINERATOR OR DISPOSED IN A RCRA APPROVED WASTE FACILITY.
    PROCESSING, USE OR CONTAMIN ATION MAY CHANGE THE WASTE MANAGEMENT
    OPTIONS.

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