ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO. -- MORPHOLINE  -- 6810-00-559-9889
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MORPHOLINE
MSDS Date:02/10/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-559-9889
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO.
Address:5200 BLAZER PKY
Box:2219
City:DUBLIN
State:OH
ZIP:43017
Country:US
Info Phone Num:614-889-3844
Emergency Phone Num:800-274-5263
CAGE:5A188
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
Address:5200 PAUL BLAZEL MEMORIAL PARKWAY
Box:City:DUBLIN
State:OH
ZIP:43017
Country:US
Phone:614-889-4505
CAGE:5A188

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

Ingred Name:MORPHOLINE
CAS:110-91-8
RTECS #:QD6475000
Fraction by Wt: 40%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:S,20 PPM/30 STEL
ACGIH TLV:S, 20 PPM; 9192

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 1050 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYES: SEVERE IRRITATION. SKIN:
    IRRITATION OR CHEMICAL BURNS UPON PROLONGED EXPOSURE. INHALATION:
    RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. INGESATION: MODERATELY TOXIC. CHRONIC:
    PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE MA Y CAUSE CHEMICAL BURNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: SEVERE IRRITATION, SKIN: IRRITATION,
    CHEMICAL BURNS. INHALATION: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM IRRITATION.
    INGESTION: MODERATELY TOXIC.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN DISORDERS, LUNG
    DISORDERS (ASTHMA).

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH AREA WITH SOAP
    AND WATER. INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR IF IRRITATION OCCURS.
    INGESTION: MODERA TELY TOXIC.

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

Flash Point:190F,88C
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA WITH A FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN
    PRESSURE-DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE AND FULL BODY
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN FIGHTING FIRES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. STOP SPILL
    AT SOURCE. ABSORB LIQUID ON PAPER, VERMICULITE, FLOOR ABSORBENT, OR
    OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN A CONTAINER FOR LATER
    DISPOSAL. PREVENT FROM ENT ERING SEWERS, DRAINS, SURFACE WATERS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:NEVER USE WELDING OR CUTTING TORCH ON OR NEAR DRUM
    (EVEN EMPTY) BECAUSE PRODUCT (EVEN JUST RESIDUE) CAN IGNITE
    EXPLOSIVELY. DO NOT USE SODIUM NITRATE/NITROSATING AGENTS IN
    FORMATIONS CONTAINING THIS P RODUCT. NITROSAMINES COULD FORM.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
    OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR
    AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IN ACCORDANCE
    WITH 29 CFR 1910.13 4 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE EXPLOSION-PROOF MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR
    LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:NATURAL RUBBER.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING AND BOOTS.
    DLA-HMIS: EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASK HAND BEFORE AND AFTER EATING, DRINKING,
    SMOKING OR USING RESTROOMS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. DISCARD CONTAMINATED SHOES.

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

HCC:B3
Boiling Pt:=93.C, 199.4F
Vapor Pres:25
Vapor Density:1
Spec Gravity:1.0
pH:10-12
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:<1.00 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:TOTAL
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID. AMMONIA ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS, STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, AND OPEN
    FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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