TED PELLA INC -- 2-ETHOXYETHANOL  -- 6810-00N018987
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:2-ETHOXYETHANOL
MSDS Date:02/24/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N018987
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:TED PELLA INC
Box:492477
City:REDDING
State:CA
ZIP:96049
Country:US
Info Phone Num:916-243-2200
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:55264
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:TED PELLA INC
Box:City:REDDING
State:CA
ZIP:96049
Country:US
Phone:916-243-2200
CAGE:55264

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

Ingred Name:2-ETHOXYETHANOL (EGEE)  (SARA III)
CAS:110-80-5
RTECS #:KK8050000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:S,200 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S, 5 PPM; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL IF INHALED, SWALLOWED OR
    ABSORBED THRU SKIN; CAUSES HEADACHE, NAUSEA, BREATHING
    DIFFICULTIES. CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES CAUSES IRRITATION. VAPOR
    IRRITATING TO EYES AND RESPIRATORY PASSAGES. MA TERIAL CAN BE
    RAPIDLY ABSORBED THRU SKIN AND NOT CAUSE IRRITATION, THEREFORE
    IRRITATION IS NOT (SEE EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: OF ITSELF A RELIABLE INDICATION OF
    OVEREXPOSURE. KIDNEY, LUNG, SPLEEN AND LIVER DAMAGE MAY RESULT FROM
    EXCESSIVE OVEREXPOSURE. NIOSH RECOMMENDS THAT (2EEA/2MEA) BE
    REGARDED IN WORKPLACE AS H AVING POTENTIAL TO CAUSE ADVERSE
    REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS IN MALE AND FEMALE WORKERS .
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY, LIVER, KIDNEY AND
    SPLEEN CONDITIONS.

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

First Aid:MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE. SKIN: IMMED
    FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. EYES: IMMED FLUSH
    THOROUGHLY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR; GIV E ARTF RESP IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED. INGEST: IF
    CONSCIOUS, INDUCE VOMIT. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND WASH
    BEFORE REUSE.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:110F,43C
Lower Limits:1.7%
Upper Limits:15.6%
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR CAN TRAVEL DISTANCES TO IGNITION
    SOURCE AND FLASH BACK.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DIKE SPILL, TAKE UP WITH ABSORBENT AND
    CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTR CLSD. STORE IN COOL,
    WELL-VENTD AREA AWAY FROM HEAT & SOURCES OF IGNIT. STORE SEPARATE
    FROM OXIDIZERS & ALKALIES. DO NOT BREATHE(SUPP DATA)
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR MUST BE WORN IN
    THE ABSENCE OF ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Ventilation:MUST BE HANDLED OR TRANSFERRED IN AN APPROVED FUME HOOD OR
    WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER OR EQUIVALENT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. EYE WASH AND SAFETY
    EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE READILY AVAILABLE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HNDLG/STOR PREC: VAPOR. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, OR CLOTHING.
    ELECTRICALLY GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT WHEN HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.
    RETAINED RESIDUE MAY MAKE EMPTY CONTAINERS HAZARDOUS: USE CAUTION!

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

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:275F,135C
Vapor Pres:4.0@20C
Vapor Density:3.0
Spec Gravity:0.93
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:<0.32(REF:N/K)
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID, MILD, PLEASANT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, OXIDIZERS, ALKALIES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COX.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:TO BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL CURRENT
    LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL 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.