MALLINCKRODT INC -- ETHYL ACETATE -- 6810-01-157-4818 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ETHYL ACETATE
MSDS Date:07/13/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-157-4818
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361-0315
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-325-8888/800-354-2050
Emergency Phone Num:314-539-1600
CAGE:1BF21
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC., SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361-0315
Country:US
Phone:314-982-5000
CAGE:1BF21

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

Ingred Name:ETHYL ACETATE  (SARA III)
CAS:141-78-6
RTECS #:AH5425000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:400 PPM
ACGIH TLV:400 PPM; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 11300 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: MAY CAUSE LIVER AND KIDNEY
    DAMAGE IF VAPORS INHALED OR LIQUID SWALLOWED. VAPORS MAY IRRITATE
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM IF INHALED. GI TRACT MAY BE IRRITATED IF
    SWALLOWED. SKIN AND EYES MAY BE SEVERELY  IRRITATED ON CONTACT.
    CHRONIC: PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED: COUGHING, WHEEZING, SHORTNESS OF
    BREATH, SNEEZING, DROWSINESS AND OTHER NARCOTIC EFFECTS. INGESTED:
    SORE THROAT, ABDOMINAL PAIN, DIARRHEA, NARCOTIC EFFECTS. SKIN:
    REDNESS, ITCHING, DRY SKIN.  EYES: REDNESS, PAIN, TEARING, BLURRED
    VISION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKINOR
    EYE PROBLEMS, OR IMPAIRED LIVER, KIDNEY, OR RESPIRATORY FUNCTION
    MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS SUBSTANCE.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF DIFFICULT BREATHING, GIVE OXYGEN. CALL
    DOCTOR. INGESTED: IF SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY BY
    STICKING FINGER  DOWN THROAT. GET DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. EYES: FLUSH WITH
    WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:24.0F,-4.4C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:800F
Lower Limits:2.2%
Upper Limits:11%
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, OR FOAM. WATER SPRAY
    MAY BE USED TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WATER MAY BE USED TO FLUSH SPILLS AWAY
    FROM EXPOSURES AND DILUTE SPILLS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ABOVE THE FLASH POINT, VAPOR-AIR MIXTURES
    ARE EXPLOSIVE WITHIN FLAMMABLE LIMITS NOTED ABOVE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. VENTILATE
    AREA. WEAR PROPER CLOTHING. USE NON-SPARKING TOOLS. ABSORB IN PAPER
    OR INERT MATERIAL. PLACE ABSORBED MATERIAL IN ACONTAINER FOR LATER
    DISPOSAL. PAPER MAY  BE BURNED IN FUME HOOD AFTER DRYING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE. STORE
    IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA. OUTSIDE OR DETACHED STORAGE
    IS PREFERRED. SEPARATE FROM OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:CONTANERS SHOULD BE BONDED AND GROUNDED PROPERLY
    DURING TRANSFERS TO AVOID STATIC SPARKS. STORAGE AREAS WILL BE NO
    SMOKING AREAS. USE NON-SPARKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT. WEAR SPECIAL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING  FOR MAINTENANCE BREAK-IN.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV EXCEEDED, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR TO UP TO 10 TIMES TLV OR LIMIT MANUFACTURER SETS
    (WHICHEVER IS LESS). IF ABOVE THIS, USE SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL OR USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION. EQUIPMENT
    MUST BE EXPLOSION-PROOF. LOCAL IS PREFERRED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:APRON OR COVERALLS, RUBBER BOOTS. EYE WASH
    STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
IF RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS USED; A PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR
    1910.134 MUST BE IMPLEMENTED. PROVIDING ENGINEERING CONTROLS IS THE
    RECOMMENDED METHOD OF CONTROLLING EXPOSURE TO THIS MATERIAL.

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:171F,77C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-117F,-83C
Vapor Pres:76 MM HG
Vapor Density:3.0(AIR=1)
Spec Gravity:0.9
Evaporation Rate & Reference:6 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, LIQUID; PLEASANT, FRUITY ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG MINERAL ACIDS, STRONG ALKALIS, AND
    NITRATES. WILL DAMAGE PLASTICS, RUBBER, & COATINGS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, FLAME, OTHER SOURCES OF
    IGNITION. KEEP DRY, SLOWLY DECOMPOSED BY MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DISPOSAL OF LARGE SPILLS OR LOT SIZES MUST BE
    MADE IN A RCRA APPROVED FACILITY. REPORATBLE QUANTITY (RQ) IS 5000
    POUNDS.

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