MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC. -- N-PROPYL ACETATE -- - 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:N-PROPYL ACETATE
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:N-PROPYL ACETATE
CAS:109-60-4
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,
    symptoms of drunkenness LONG TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects
    reported in short term exposure SKIN CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
    mild irritation LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information on significant
    adverse effects EYE CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation,
    tearing LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information on significant adverse
    effects INGESTION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in
    short term inhalation, vomiting, digestive disorders, symptoms of
    drunkenness LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information is available
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: Contact local
    poison control center or physician immediately. Never make an
    unconscious person vomit or drink fluids. When vomiting occurs,
    keep head lower than hips to help prevent aspiration. If person is
    unconscious, turn head to side. Get medical attention.


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

Flash Point:55 F (13 C) (CC)
Lower Limits:1.7% @ 38 C
Upper Limits:8%
Extinguishing Media:alcohol resistant foam, carbon dioxide, regular dry
    chemical, water 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).
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Severe fire hazard. Severe explosion
    hazard. The vapor is heavier than air. Vapors or gases may ignite
    at distant ignition sources and flash back.

==================  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. Subject to storage
    regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106. Grounding and bonding
    required. Keep separated from incompatible substances.
Other Precautions:

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

Respiratory Protection:The following respirators and maximum use
    concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. 1700 ppm Any
    supplied-air respirator. 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
    powered, air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and organic
    vapor cartridge(s). 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:Provide local exhaust ventilation system. 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
 N-PROPYL ACETATE: 200 ppm (840 mg/m3) OSHA TWA 250 ppm (1040 mg/m3)
    OSHA STEL (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993) 200 ppm ACGIH TWA
    250 ppm ACGIH STEL 200 ppm (840 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended TWA 10
    hour(s) 250 ppm (1050 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended STEL

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

Boiling Pt:216 F (102 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-139 F (-95 C)
Vapor Pres:40 mmHg @ 29 C
Vapor Density:3.5
Spec Gravity:0.9
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate & Reference:Not available
Solubility in Water:2%
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid COLOR:colorless ODOR:fruity
    odor
Corrosion Rate:

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:Stable at normal temperatures
    and pressure.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
    sources of ignition. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed
    to heat.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products:
    miscellaneous decomposition products Thermal decomposition
    products: miscellaneous decomposition products
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

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

Toxicological Information:N-PROPYL ACETATE: IRRITATION DATA: 500 mg
    open skin-rabbit mild; 500 mg/24 hour(s) eyes-rabbit mild TOXICITY
    DATA: >20 ml/kg skin-rabbit LD50; 9370 mg/kg oral-rat LD50 LOCAL
    EFFECTS: Irritant: inhalation, eye ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL: Slightly
    Toxic: ingestion TARGET ORGANS: central nervous system MEDICAL
    CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: kidney disorders, respiratory
    disorders, skin disorders and allergies ADDITIONAL DATA: Alcohol
    may enhance the toxic effects.

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

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY DATA: FISH TOXICITY: 60000 ug/L 96 hour(s) LC50
    (Mortality) Fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas) INVERTEBRATE
    TOXICITY: 625 mg/L 24 hour(s) EC100 (Abundance) Water flea (Daphnia
    magna) ALGAL TOXICITY: 26000 ug/L NR year(s) (Population Growth)
    Green algae (Scenedesmus quadricauda)

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

Waste Disposal Methods:Dispose in accordance with all applicable
    regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262.
    Hazardous Waste Number(s): D001.

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

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
    n-Propyl acetate ID NUMBER: UN1276 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): Not regulated.
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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