FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV. -- A399-4 1-BUTANOL -- 6810-01-344-0332 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:A399-4 1-BUTANOL
MSDS Date:09/02/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-344-0332
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:N-BUTYL ALCOHOL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:71-36-3
RTECS #:EO1400000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:100 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S, C 50 PPM; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL,RAT:LD50=790MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE:MAY CAUSE MODERATE IRRIT.MAY
    RESULT IN CORNEAL INJURY VAP MAY CAUSE IRRIT.SKIN:CAUSES IRRIT.MAY
    BE ABSORBED THRU SKIN IN HARMFUL AMTS.PROL &/OR RESP CONTACT MAY
    CAUSE DEFATTING OF SKIN,DERM.INGEST :MAY CAUSE SYST TOXICITY
    W/ACIDOSIS.MAYCAUSE LIV/KID DMG.MAY CAUSE CNS
    DEPRESS(HEAD,DIZZ,DROWS,NAU.ADV STAGE-(SIGN/SYM)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:CARCINOGENICITY:NOT LISTED BY
    ACGIH,IARC,NIOSH,NTP,OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:HEALTH:COLLAPSE,UNCONSC,COMA,DEATH-RESP
    FAILURE).MAY BE HARMFUL.INHAL:HI CONC MAY CAUSE CNS
    EFFECTS(HEAD,DIZZ,UNCONSC,COMA).CAUSE RESP TRACT IRRIT,LIVER/KID
    DMG.CHRONIC:REP EYE EXPO CAUSE VISUAL ABNOR MALITIES INCLUDE BLUR
    VISION,PHOTOSENSITIVITY.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
    TARGET ORGANS:KIDNEYS,CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM,LIVER.

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

First Aid:EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/LOTS OF H2O @LEAST 15MIS,LIFT LIDS.GET MED
    AID.DONT ALLOW TO RUB OR KEEP EYES CLSD.SKIN:FLUSH W/LOTS OF
    SOAP/H2O @LEAST 15MINS.REMOVE CONTAM CLOTH/SHOE.IRRIT DVLPS/PERSIST
    GET EMD AI D.INGEST:CONSC/ALERT GIVE 2-4CUP OF MILK/H2O.NEVER GIVE
    ANYTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSC.GETE MED AID IMMED.INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH
    AIR.NOT BREATH GIVE ART RESP;BREATH DIFFI GIVE OXY.GET MED
    AID.(SUPPLE)

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

Flash Point:98.6F,37.0C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:689F
Lower Limits:1.4
Upper Limits:11.2
Extinguishing Media:SM:DRY CHEM,CO2.H2OSPRAY,ALCO-RESIST
    FOAM.LG:H2OSPRAY,FOG,ALCO-RESIST FOAM.USE H2OSPRAY TO COOL
    FIRE-EXPO CNTNR.(SUPPLE)
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA IN PRESSURE-DEMAND
    MSHA/NIOSH(APPROV/EQUIV),FULL PROT GEAR.COOL FIRE-EXPO CNTNR
    W/H2OSPARY.H2O MAY BE INEFFECTIVE;MATL LIGHTER THAN H2O FIRE
    MAY(SUPP)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WARNING!FLAMM LIQ.CAN RELEASE VAP FORM
    EXPLO MIX @TEMP >FLASHPT.VAP MAY FORM EXPLO MIX W/AIR.VAP TRAVEL TO
    IGN SOURCE-FLASHBK.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PPE AS INDICATED IN MSDS.AVOID
    RUNOFF INTO STORM SEWERS/DITCHES WHICH LEAD TO WATERWAYS.REMOVE ALL
    SOURCES OF IGNITION.ABOSRB SPILL USING ABSORBENT,NON-COMBUSTIBLE
    MATL SUCH AS EARATH,SAND, VERMICULITE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELL VENTI
    AREA.GROUND/BOND CNTNR WHEN TRANSF MATL.USE SPARK-PROOF TOOLS/EXPLO
    PROOF EQMPT.EMPTY CNTNR RETAIN RESIDUE-CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/HEAT/SPARKS/FLAME.AVOID
    INGEST/INHAL.DONT PRESSURIZE,CUT,WELD,BRAZE,SOLDER,DRILL,GRIND,EXPO
    EMPTY CNTNR TO HEAT/SPARK/OPN FLAME.STORE IN TIGHTLY CLSD CNTNR,IN
    COOL DRY WELL-VENTI AREA  AWAY FROM INCOMPAT SUBSTANCES.

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

Respiratory Protection:FOLLOW OSHA RESPRIATOR REGUALTINS FOUND IN
    29CFR1910.134.ALWAYS USE NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN NECESSARY.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
    AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS BELOW PERMISSIBLE EXPO LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Eye Protection:PROT EYEGLASS,CHEM SAF GOGG,FACE PROTECT
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR APPROP PROT CLOTH TO PREVENT SKIN
    EXPO.EYES-29CFR1910.133.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH WELL AFT HNDLG.REMOVE CONTGAM CLOTH;WASH
    BEF REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
1STAID:DR NOTE:TREAT SYMPT/SUPPORT. FIREFIGHT:BE SPEAD BY USE OF
    H2O.VAP HEAV THAN AIR;CAN SPREAD ALONG GROUND/COLLECT IN LOW/CONF
    AREAS. EXT MEDIA:COOL CNTNR W/FLOOD QUANT OF H2O TIL WELL AFT FIRE
    OU T. DISPO:CONSISTENT W/FED/STATE/LOC REGS.RCRA WASTE#U031(IGN
    WASTE).BAN FRM LAND DISPO PER RCRA.SARA 313,RQ=5000LBS.

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

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:=117.2C, 243.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-90.C, -130.F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/AVAI
Vapor Pres:6.5
Vapor Density:2.6
Spec Gravity:0.8
pH:N/AVAI
Viscosity:2.94 CP @20C
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.46, BUTYL ACETATE=1
Solubility in Water:9.1ML/10ML H20,APPRE
Appearance and Odor:COLOURLESS LIQUID, SWEETISH ODOR,PUTRID
    ODOR,BANANA-LIKE
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NP
Corrosion Rate:NP

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINUM,CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE,ORGANIC PEROXIDES,STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, INCOMPATIBLE
    MATLS,IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CAROBN MONOXIDE,CARBON DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHEN RELEASE TO SOIL EXPECTED TO
    BIODEGRADE,LEACH TO GROUND H2O OR VOLATILIZE;IN H2O-BIODEGRADE OR
    VOLATILIZE.BIOCONC POT PREDICTED TO BE LOW.SUBST MODERATELY-HI
    MOBILE.SUBST RXS W/AIR W/HYDROXYL RADI
    CALS(1/2LIFE-2.3DAYS).DISPOSE OF IN MANNER(SUPPE)

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