ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO -- 2-BUTANONE, 99+%, 11026-4  -- 6810-00N037278
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:2-BUTANONE, 99+%, 11026-4
MSDS Date:02/19/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N037278
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

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

Ingred Name:2-BUTANONE;(METHYL ETHYL KETONE)  (SARA III)
CAS:78-93-3
RTECS #:EL6475000
OSHA PEL:200 PPM;300 STEL
ACGIH TLV:200 PPM;300 STEL
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL RAT)2737 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:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION OR SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES SEVERE EYE IRRITATION. CAUSES
    SKIN IRRITATION. CAN CAUSE CNS DEPRESSION. MATERIAL IS IRRITATING
    TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER R ESPIRATORY TRACT. EXPOSURE CAN
    CAUSE NAUSEA, DIZZINESS AND HEADACHE, GI DISTURBANCES, DERMATITIS.
    (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:NARCOTIC EFFECT. TARGET ORGANS:CENTRAL
    NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
    AND SHOES . WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. INHAL:MOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BREATHING DIFFICULT
    GIVE O*2. INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF PERSON CONSCIOUS. CALL
    MD.

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

Flash Point:26.0F,-3.3C
Lower Limits:1.8%
Upper Limits:10.1%
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR
    APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DANGER. FLAMMABLE LIQUID. VAPOR MAY
    TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO SOURCE OF IGNITION AND FLASH BACK.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. EVACUATE
    AREA. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER
    GLOVES. ABSORB ON SAND OR VERMICULITE & PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS
    FOR DISP. VENT AREA & WAS H SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS
    COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. KEEP
    TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS AND OPEN FLAME.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN
    AND CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. SEVERE EYE
    IRRITANT.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NOISH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:176F,80C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-125F,-87C
Vapor Pres:71 @ 20C
Vapor Density:2.49
Spec Gravity:0.805
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID

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

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

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

Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
    AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER BUT EXERT EXTRA CARE IN IGNITING AS
    MATERIAL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL  REGULATIONS.

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