BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP/BURDICK AND JACKSON DIV -- CYCLOPENTANE  -- 6810-00F038051
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CYCLOPENTANE
MSDS Date:12/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F038051
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP/BURDICK AND JACKSON DIV
Address:1953 S HARVEY ST
City:MUSKEGON
State:MI
ZIP:49442-6101
Country:US
Info Phone Num:616-726-3171(US)/613-996-6666(CAN)
Emergency Phone Num:616-726-3171(US)/613-996-6666(CAN)
CAGE:BAXTE
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP/PHARMASEAL DIVISION
Address:808 HIGHWAYY 24 WEST
City:MOBERLY
State:MO
ZIP:65270
Country:US
Phone:6161-726-3171
CAGE:BAXTE
Company Name:HONEYWELL, BURDICK AND JACKSON
Address:1953 S HARVEY STREET
Box:City:MUSKEGON
State:MI
ZIP:49442-6101
Country:US
Phone:800-368-0050/800-707-4555
CAGE:2H215

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

Ingred Name:CYCLOPENTANE
CAS:287-92-3
RTECS #:GY2390000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:600 PPM
ACGIH TLV:600 PPM

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY
    TRACT, POSSIBLE DEATH FROM RESPIRATORY FAILURE DUE TO EXTREMELY
    HIGH VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS. EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN:
    PROLONGED/REPEATED CONTACT CAN CAUSE IRRITATION  & DERMATITIS.
    INGESTION: CAN CAUSE GI TRACT DISCOMFORT. CNS DEPRESSION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, DIZZINESS, HEADACHE,
    INCOORDINATION, DEPRESSION, NARCOSIS, COMA, DEFATTING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRECLUDE FROM EXPOSURE THOSE
    INDIVIDUALS SUSCEPTIBLE TO DERMATITIS.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE MOUTH TO
    MOUTH/CPR. EYES: RINSE W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS.
    SKIN: FLUSH THOROUGHLY FOR 15 MINS. WASH W/SOAP & WATER. INGESTION:
    ASPIRATION HAZARD-DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IN ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:-34.6F
Lower Limits:1.1
Upper Limits:8.7
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER MAY SPREAD THE FIRE. A WATER SPRAY CAN
    BE USED TO COOL A FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINER. WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING & SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VERY VOLATILE & EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. HEAT
    WILL BUILD PRESSURE & MAY RUPTURE CLOSED STORAGE CONTAINERS.
    AUTOIGNITION TEMP. 681.8F.

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

Spill Release Procedures:PROTECT FROM IGNITION. WEAR PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING & USE APPROVED RESPIRATOR EQUIPMENT. ABSORB MATERIAL IN AN
    ABOSORBENT RECOMMENDED FOR SOLVENTS & REMOVE TO A SAFE LOCATION FOR
    DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN AN ACCEPTABLY PROTECTED &
    SECURE FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE ROOM. AVOID OPEN CONTAINERS & POOR
    VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:AVOID TEMP. EXTREMES & DIRECT SUNLIGHT. GROUND & BOND
    METAL CONTAINERS TO MINIMIZE STATIC SPARKS.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE APPROVED RESPIRATOR EQUIPMENT,
    AIR-PURIFYING, AIR-SUPPLIED/SCBA.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE; LOCAL/GENERAL
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT/NITRILE RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:NEOPRENE GLOVES
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
    BEFORE REUSE. DISCARD CONTAMINATED SHOES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:120.74F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:136.97F
Vapor Pres:400
Vapor Density:2.4
Spec Gravity:0.745
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:(BU AC = 1): >10
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID W/A STRONG HYDROCARBON ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume: 100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME, DIRECT SUNLIGHT,
    TEMP EXTREMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, TOXIC VAPORS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE #D001 (IGNITABLE), UN1146.

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