POLYSCIENCE -- CUMENE, 251C-7  -- 6810-00N047371
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CUMENE, 251C-7
MSDS Date:08/01/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N047371
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:POLYSCIENCE
Address:7800 MERRIMAC AVE
City:NILES
State:IL
ZIP:60648
Country:US
Info Phone Num:312-956-0611
Emergency Phone Num:312-965-0611
CAGE:IO526
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:POLYSCIENCE
Address:7800 MERRIMAC AVE
Box:City:NILES
State:IL
ZIP:60714
Country:US
Phone:708-965-0611
CAGE:IO526
Company Name:POLYSCIENCE CORP
Address:7800 N MERRIMAC AVE
Box:48312
City:NILES
State:IL
ZIP:60714-3426
Country:US
Phone:708-965-0611
CAGE:58378

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

Ingred Name:CUMENE  (SARA III)
CAS:98-82-8
RTECS #:GR8575000
OSHA PEL:50 PPM, S
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM, S
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL, RAT): 1400 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: HARMFUL IF INHALED OR
    SWALLOWED. VAPOR OR MIST IS IRRITATING TO THE EYES, MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. CHRONIC: DAMAGE TO THE LUNGS.
    DAMAGE TO THE KIDNEYS. DAMAGE TO THE LIVER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:SKIN: FLUSH WITH WATER. EYES: TREAT BY IMMEDIATE & PROLONGED
    IRRIGATION WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER (AT LEAST 15 MINUTES).
    INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION. I F BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. INGEST: WASH
    OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL MD. WASH
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.

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

Flash Point:115F,46C
Lower Limits:0.9%
Upper Limits:6.5%
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPRIATE
    FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS. COMBUSTIBLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. SHUT OFF ALL SOURCES OF IGNIT.
    WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD RESP, CHEM SFTY GOGG, RUB BOOTS & HEAVY RUB
    GLOVES. ABSORB ON SAND/VERMICULITE & PLACE IN CLSD CNTNRS FOR DISP.
    VENT AREA & WASH SP ILL SITE AFTER MATL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP AWAY FROM
    HEAT & OPEN FLAME. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. KEEP AWAY FROM
    SOURCES OF IGNITION. NO SMOKING.
Other Precautions:IRRITANT. HARMFUL LIQUID. HARMFUL BY INHALATION, IN
    CONTACT W/SKIN & IF SWALLOWED. IRRITATING TO EYES, RESPIRATORY
    SYSTEM & SKIN. TAKE OFF IMMEDIATELY ALL CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKER GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. ANSI
    APPRVD SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR. AVOID CNTCT W/EYES, SKIN
    & CLTHG. AVOID PRLNG/RPTD EXPOSURE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VP:9.7 @ 37.7C, 8 @ 20C.

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

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>306F,>152C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-141F,-96C
Vapor Pres:SUPDAT
Vapor Density:4.1
Spec Gravity:0.864
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX MATERIAL WITH COMBUSTIBLE
    SOLVENT & BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
    AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL LAWS.

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