POLYSCIENCES, INC. -- O-TOLUIDINE  -- 6810-00-926-9017
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:O-TOLUIDINE
MSDS Date:09/01/1983
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-926-9017
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:POLYSCIENCES, INC.
Address:PAUL VALLEY INDUSTRIAL PARK
City:WARRINGTON
State:PA
ZIP:18976
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-313-6484
Emergency Phone Num:215-313-6484
CAGE:DO539
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:POLYSCIENCES INC
Address:PAUL VALLEY INDUSTRIAL PARK
City:WARRINGTON
State:PA
ZIP:18976
Country:US
Phone:215-313-6484
CAGE:9C365
Company Name:POLYSCIENCES, INC.
Address:400 VALLEY RD.
City:WARRINGTON
State:PA
ZIP:18976
Phone:215-343-6484
CAGE:DO539

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

Ingred Name:O-TOLUIDINE  (SARA III)
CAS:95-53-4
RTECS #:XU2975000
Fraction by Wt: 99.5%
OSHA PEL:S, 5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S, 2 PPM, A2; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:NO	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYE BURNS, SKIN IRRITATION,
    CYANOSIS. CHRONIC: CANCER
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT LISTED BY NTP AS POSSIBLE
    CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:CAUSES EYE BURNS AND SKIN IRRITATION. HARMFUL
    IF INHALED, SWALLOWED, OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN; CAUSES CYANOSIS.
    SYMPTOMS MAY BE DELAYED. MAY CAUSE CANCER; BASED ON TESTS WITH
    LABORATORY ANIMALS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE SUBJECT TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING,
    GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. EYE: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND
    WATER.  REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. CLEAN BEFORE REUSING OR
    DESTROY. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING BY GIVING TWO GLASSES OF WATER
    AND STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point Method:SCC
Flash Point:185F,85C
Lower Limits:1.5
Extinguishing Media:SMALL FIRES: DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE. LARGE
    FIRES: WATER SPRAY, FOG, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:ISOLATE HAZARD AND EVACUATE CONFINED AREAS.
    STAY UPWIND; AVOID SMOKE AND FUMES. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL TANKS
    AND REDUCE VAPORS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IF SMOKE AND FUMES CANNOT BE AVOIDED,
    WEAR CHEMICALPROOF SUIT WITH HOOD AND BREATHING AIR SUPPLY. FIGHT
    FIRE FROM MAXIMUM DISTANCE. RUN-OFF MAY CAUSE POLUTION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA AND KEEP UPWIND OF SPILL.
    CONTAIN SPILL WITH SAND OR EARTH DAM, SOAK UP WIH SAND OR OTHER
    NONCOMBUSTIBLE ABSORBANT AND TRANSFER TO A COVERED METAL CONTAINER
    FOR DISPOSAL. FLUSH AREA WITH  WATER AND DETERGENT.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT AND IGNITION SOURCES. KEEP
    CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:DO NOT STORE WITH ACIDS OR STRONG OXIDIZING
    MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINERS UPRIGHT. HANDLE IN A MANNER TO PREVENT
    HUMAN CONTACT.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION
    EXPOSURES BELOW PEL (TLV), USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR AS
    PER CURRENT 29 CFR 1910.134, INSTRUCTIONS/WARNINGS AND
    NIOSH-RESPIRATOR SELECTION.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION IS REQUIRED. LOCAL EXHAUST
    MAY BE REQUIRED IF WORK AREA IS NOT VENTED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. OTHER EQUIPMENT
    AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED
    CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:T3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:392F,200C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:3F,-16C
Vapor Pres:.26
Solubility in Water:1.5%
Appearance and Odor:PALE YELLOW; STRAW COLORED, AROMATIC AMINE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
INCOMPATABLE WITH OXIDIZING AGENTS; REACTS VIGOROUSLY WITH ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OVERHAEATING MAY RELEASE HAZARDOUS
    OXIDE OF NITROGEN GASES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. IF APPROVED MAY BE
    INCINERATED, OR SENT TO AN APPROVED HAZ. MATERAL DISPOSAL AREA.
    VERY DILUTE SOLUTIONS ARE  BIODEGRADABLE BY SPECIALLY ACCLIMATED
    BACTERIA.

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