CORCO CHEMICAL CORP -- ACETONE,1001 -- 6810-00-264-8955 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ACETONE,1001
MSDS Date:05/02/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-8955
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CORCO CHEMICAL CORP
Address:TYBURN RD AND CEDAR LN
City:FAIRLESS HILLS
State:PA
ZIP:19030-4601
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-295-5006
Emergency Phone Num:215-295-5006
CAGE:58571
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CORCO CHEMICAL CORP
Address:TYBURN RD AND CEDAR LN
Box:City:FAIRLESS HILLS
State:PA
ZIP:19030-4601
Country:US
Phone:215-295-5006
CAGE:58571
Company Name:DYNATECH SCIENTIFIC INC
Address:1401 27TH ST
Box:640164
City:KENNER
State:LA
ZIP:70064
Country:US
Phone:504-465-9604
CAGE:0VL27

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

Ingred Name:ACETONE  (SARA III)
CAS:67-64-1
RTECS #:AL3150000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1000PPM
ACGIH TLV:750PPM/1000STEL;9293
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV FOR ACETONE IS 750 PPM/1780 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-EYE:IRRITATING & MAY INJURE EYE
    IF NOT REMOVED PROMPTLY.SKIN:DEFATTING.INHALE:HIGH VAPOR
    CONCENTRATION MAY CAUSE NARCOTIC EFFECTS,DIZZINESS,SLOW
    PULSE,COMA,LIVER & KIDNEY DAMAGE.INGEST:200 ML MA Y CAUSE COMA
    WHICH MAY LAST 12
    HRS.CHRONIC-EYE:CONJUNCTIVITIS.SKIN:DERMATITIS.INHALE:INFLAMMATION
    OF RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Effects of
    Overexposure:IRRITANT/NARCOTIC.INHALE:HEADACHE,DIZZINESS,DROWSINESS
    ,NAUSEA,VOMITING,ANOREXIA,RESTLESSNESS,DYSPNEA.SKIN:DRYING,CRACKING
    & DEFATTING.EYE:IRRITATION.INGESTION:A FRUITY ODOR OF THE
    BREATH,KETOSIS (MAY  BE FATAL),FLUSHED CHEEKS,SHALLOW
    RESPIRATION,GLUCOSURIA,RESTLESSNESS,VOMITING,GASTROINTESTINAL
    IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH CHRONIC RESPIRATORY OR
    SKIN DISEASES MAY BE AT AN INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.INHALED:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR.PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
    WATER FOR 15-20 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN.SKIN:WASH WELL WITH
    SOAP & W ATER.ORAL:IF CONSCIOUS,DRINK 2-4 GLASSES OF WATER & INDUCE
    VOMITING.GET MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:0F,-18C
Lower Limits:2.6%
Upper Limits:12.8%
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,CO2,ALCOHOL FOAM,HALON/WATER.USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS.WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED+PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE.KEEP UPWIND.EXTINGUISH ONLY
    IF FLOW CAN BE STOPPED(UNMANNED HOSE)/LET BURN.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
    TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON. VAPORS MAY TRAVEL TO SOURCE OF IGNITION AND
    FLASH BACK. CONTAINER MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. VENTILATE AREA.
    ELIMINATE SOURCES OF IGNITION. STOP LEAK IF POSSIBLE. NOTIFY
    AUTHORITIES IF 5,000 LBS/MORE IS SPILLED (800-424-8802). CONTAIN
    LIQUID WITH SAND/EARTH. RECOVER  BY PUMPING (EXPLOSION
    PROOF)/SUITABLE ABSORBENT.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE- STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL
    VENTILLATED AREA, AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, FLAMES AND INCOMPATIBLE
    SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPOR/MIST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES &
    SKIN. STORE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. SHOULD BE STORED IN
    CONTAINERS WHICH MEET THE GROUNDING & BONDING GUIDELINES SPECIFIED
    IN NFPA 77-1983. CON TAINER MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE
    RESPIRATOR/POWERED AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATOR. FOR EMERGENCY USE
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS/SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR WITH
    FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRE SSURE MODE.
Ventilation:USE EXPLOSION-PROOF VENTILATION EQUIPMENT. THE USE OF
    MECHANICAL DILUTION VENTILATION IF MATERIAL IS HEATED/AGITATED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
    INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING, APRON, AND BOOTS IF SPILLS OR
    SPLASHING CAN OCCUR.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER
    HANDLING. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DANGER! EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. POISON. DO NOT DRINK. FOR RESEARCH AND
    MANUFACTURING ONLY. NOT FOR DRUG USE. KEEP AWAY FROM REACH OF
    CHILDREN.

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:133F,56C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-138F,-94C
Vapor Pres:180 @ 20C
Vapor Density:2.0
Spec Gravity:0.7972
Evaporation Rate & Reference:14.48 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, VOLATILE LIQUID - MINT LIKE ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, ACIDS, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, CHROMIC ANHYDRIDE,
    CHLOROFORM, ACTIVATED CARBON, NITRIC + ACETIC ACID, OLEUM
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, SPARKS, STATIC ELECTRICITY, HOT
    SURFACES, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY
    INCLUDE TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT AN EXPERT ON DISPOSAL OF RECOVERED
    MATERIAL AND ENSURE CONFORMITY TO LOCAL DISPOSAL REGULATIONS.
    RUN-OFF TO SEWER MAY CREATE FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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