ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO -- HEXANAL 99% 11560-6 -- 6810-00N014429
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:HEXANAL 99% 11560-6 MSDS Date:04/19/1989 FSC:6810 NIIN:00N014429 === Responsible Party === Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO Box:355 City:MILWAUKEE State:WI ZIP:53201 Country:US Info 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:HEXANAL (HEXALDEHYDE), 99% CAS:66-25-1 RTECS #:MN7175000 Fraction by Wt: 99% ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORL,RAT)4890 MG/KG;(SEE SUPP DATA) Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION OR INGESTION. VAPOR OR MIST IS IRRITATING TO EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. 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:EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAM CLTHG/SHOES. REMOVE & WASH CONTAM CLTHG PROM PTLY. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP), CALL MD. INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point Method:CC Flash Point:90.0F,32.2C Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEM POWDER, ALCOHOL, POLYMER FOAM. WATER MAY BE EFFECTIVE FOR COOLING BUT MAY NOT EFFECT EXTING. Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. FLAMMABLE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR MAY TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO SOURCE OF IGNITION & FLASH BACK. CONTAINER EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS. FORMS EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES IN AIR. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. SHUT OFF ALL SOURCES OF IGNIT. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA,RUBBER BOOTS,HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER W/ACTIVATED CARBON ADSORBENT, TAKE UP/PLACE IN CLOSED CNTNRS. TRANSPORT OUTDOORS. VENT AREA/WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATL PICKUPCOMPLETE. Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE UNDER NITROGEN. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS & OPEN FLAME. DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR. Other Precautions:IRRITANT. AVOID CONTACT WITH ACID. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. USE NONSPARKING TOOLS. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED. Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES. Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING OR USING SANITARY FACILITIES . Supplemental Safety and Health LD50-LC50 MIX:LD50:(ORL,MUS)8292 MG/KG. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== HCC:F4 Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:268F,131C Vapor Pres:10.0 @ 25C Vapor Density:>1 Spec Gravity:0.834 Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID. ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG BASES, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS. Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF:CO, CO*2. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER BUT EXERT EXTRA CARE IN IGNITING AS MATERIAL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. DISPOSE OF I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.