MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS INC -- CHEM-SOLV -- 7930-00F054020 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CHEM-SOLV
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:7930
NIIN:00F054020
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS INC
Address:PARIS BYPASS US 68
Box:800
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361-0800
Country:US
Info Phone Num:606-987-7000/800-354-2050
Emergency Phone Num:800-354-2050/606-987-7000
CAGE:EO538
=== 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:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS INC
Address:PARIS BYPASS US 68
Box:800
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361-0800
Country:US
Phone:606-987-7000/800-354-2050
CAGE:EO538

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC SODA, LYE 	   *97-2*
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Other REC Limits:2MG/M3 CEILING NIOSH
OSHA PEL:2 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM CEILING
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:1,2-PROPANEDIOL (PROPYLENE GLYCOL)
CAS:57-55-6
RTECS #:TY2000000

Ingred Name:METHANOL (METHYL ALCOHOL), COLUMBIAN SPIRITS    *97-2*
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Other REC Limits:200 PPM
OSHA PEL:200 PPM
ACGIH TLV:200 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:TRITON X 100, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL OCTYLPHENOL ETHER
CAS:9002-93-1
RTECS #:MD0907700

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 5628 MG/KG (SEE SUPP)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: HARMFUL, IRRITATESTHE
    RESPIRATORY PASSAGES. TOXIC EFFECTS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM & DEATH.
    INGESTION: FATAL, TOXIC & CORROSIVE. SYSTEMIC POISON. BURNS &
    DESTRUCTION OF THE TISSUE IN THE MOUT H & ESOPHAGUS. SKIN:
    CORROSIVE, DERMATITIS & ABSORPTION. EYES: CORROSIVE, DAMAGE TO
    TISSUE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, NAUSEA,
    VOMITING, BLURRED VISION, BLINDNESS, COMA, BURNS, PAIN, GENERAL
    DISTRESS, INFLAMMATION, DRYNESS, IMPAIRMENT OF VISION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN DISORDERS/EYE
    PROBLEMS/IMPAIRED LIVER/KIDNEY FUNCTION.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
    INGESTION: GIVE SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER/MILK, IF AVAILABLE.
    VOMITING MAY OCCUR SPONTANEOUSLY, DON'T INDUCE. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING
    BY MOUTH TO  AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. SKIN: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER
    FOR 15 MINS. EYES: WASH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN
    MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & NIOSH APPROVED
    SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE PRESSURE DEMAND/OTHER
    POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CAN REACT W/METALS TO RELEASE FLAMMABLE
    HYDROGEN GAS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK. CLEAN UP PERSONNEL
    REQUIRE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CONTAIN & RECOVER LIQUID WHEN
    POSSIBLE. LARGE: ABSORB W/VERMICULITE, DRY SAND, EARTH MATERIAL FOR
    DISPOSAL HAZARDOUS WASTE. DON' T FLUSH TO SEWER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
    STORED IN A COOL DRY VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE. STORE AT TEMPS >60F.
Other Precautions:USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES &
    BREATHING OF VAPORS.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF THE TLV IS EXCEEDED, USE A FULL FACEPIECE
    CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR, IN GENERAL UP TO 100 TIMES THE
    TLV/MAXIMUM/USE A SUPPLIED AIR FULL FACEPIECE RESPIRATOR/AIRLINED
    HOOD.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL EXHAUST TO KEEP BELOW EXPOSURE LIMITS. LOCAL
    EXHAUST IS PREFERRED TO CONTROL EMISSIONS OF IT'S SOURCE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS BOOTS, APRON/COVERALLS, EYE WASH
    FOUNTAIN & QUICK DRENCH FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
    BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE ORAL LD50 INFORMATION IS FOR METHYL ALCOHOL.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:25-30F
pH:11.5
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:VISCOUS TAN LIQUID W/SLIGHT CHARACTERISTIC ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS & ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, TEMPS >60F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO2, CO.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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