MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC. -- N-BUTYL ALCOHOL -- - 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:N-BUTYL ALCOHOL
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-BUTYL ALCOHOL
CAS:71-36-3
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, difficulty breathing, headache, drowsiness,
    symptoms of drunkenness, lung damage LONG TERM EXPOSURE: hearing
    loss SKIN CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation LONG TERM
    EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term exposure EYE
    CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation LONG TERM EXPOSURE:
    tearing, blurred vision INGESTION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: nausea,
    vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, symptoms of drunkenness, visual
    disturbances LONG TERM EXPOSURE: liver damage
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: If vomiting
    occurs, keep head lower than hips to help prevent aspiration. If
    person is unconscious, turn head to side. Get medical attention
    immediately. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: For ingestion, consider gastric
    lavage. Consider oxygen.

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

Flash Point:84 F (29 C) (CC)
Autoignition Temp:649 F (343 C)
Lower Limits:1.4%
Upper Limits:11.2%
Extinguishing Media:alcohol resistant foam, carbon dioxide, regular dry
    chemical, water, alcohol resistant foam 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). Water may be ineffective.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Severe fire hazard. The vapor is heavier
    than air. Vapors or gases may ignite at distant ignition sources
    and flash back. Vapor/air mixtures are explosive above flash point.

==================  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. Notify Local Emergency Planning Committee and State
    Emergency Response Commission for release greater than or equal to
    RQ (U.S. SARA Section 304). If release occurs in the U.S. and is
    reportable under CERCLA Section 103, notify the National Response
    Center at (800)424-8802 (USA) or (202)426-2675 (USA).
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. Store in a
    tightly closed container. Avoid contact with air or light.
Other Precautions:

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

Respiratory Protection:The following respirators and maximum use
    concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. 1250 ppm Any
    supplied-air respirator. Any powered, air-purifying respirator with
    organic vapor cartridge(s). 1400 ppm 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. 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-BUTYL ALCOHOL: BUTYL ALCOHOL: 100 ppm (300 mg/m3) OSHA TWA 50 ppm
    (150 mg/m3) OSHA ceiling (skin) (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30,
    1993) 50 ppm ACGIH ceiling (skin) 50 ppm (150 mg/m3) NIOSH
    recommended ceiling (skin)

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

Boiling Pt:243 F (117 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-128 F (-89 C)
Vapor Pres:6.5 mmHg @ 25 C
Vapor Density:2.55
Spec Gravity:0.8098
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.5 (butyl acetate=1)
Solubility in Water:7.7%
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid APPEARANCE:clear
    COLOR:colorless ODOR:pungent 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: oxides
    of carbon Thermal decomposition products: oxides of carbon
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

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

Toxicological Information:N-BUTYL ALCOHOL: IRRITATION DATA: 50 ppm
    eyes-human; 405 mg/24 hour(s) skin-rabbit moderate; 20 mg/24
    hour(s) skin-rabbit moderate; 2 mg eyes-rabbit severe; 2 mg/24
    hour(s) eyes-rabbit severe TOXICITY DATA: 8000 ppm/4 hour(s)
    inhalation-rat LC50; 3400 mg/kg skin-rabbit LD50; 790 mg/kg
    oral-rat LD50 LOCAL EFFECTS: Irritant: inhalation, skin, eye ACUTE
    TOXICITY LEVEL: Moderately Toxic: ingestion Slightly Toxic:
    inhalation, dermal absorption TARGET ORGANS: central nervous system
    MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: eye disorders,
    respiratory disorders, skin disorders and allergies MUTAGENIC DATA:
    Available. REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS DATA: Available. ADDITIONAL DATA:
    Alcohol may enhance the toxic effects.

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

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY DATA: FISH TOXICITY: 2250000-2240000 ug/L 96
    hour(s) LC50 (Mortality) Bleak (Alburnus alburnus) INVERTEBRATE
    TOXICITY: 1983000 ug/L 48 hour(s) EC50 (Immobilization) Water flea
    (Daphnia magna) ALGAL TOXICITY: 28000 ug/L 48 hour(s) (Population
    Growth) Cryptomonad (Chilomonas paramecium) OTHER TOXICITY: 1200000
    ug/L 48 hour(s) LC50 (Mortality) Clawed toad (Xenopus laevis)

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

Waste Disposal Methods:Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR
    262. Hazardous Waste Number(s): U031. Dispose in accordance with
    all applicable regulations.

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

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
    Butanols ID NUMBER: UN1120 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):   BUTYL ALCOHOL
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
    SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4):	BUTYL ALCOHOL: 5000LBSRQ OSHA PROCESS
    SAFETY (29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Not regulated.

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