CAROLINA BIOGOLICAL SUPPLY CO -- 89-2305 ACID ALCOHOL, 3% IN 95% -- 6550-01-364-1370 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:89-2305 ACID ALCOHOL, 3% IN 95%
MSDS Date:01/23/1998
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-364-1370
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOGOLICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-227-1150/910-584-0381(OUT SIDE)
Emergency Phone Num:800-227-1150/910-584-0381(OUT SIDE)
CAGE:59896
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Phone:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
CAGE:59896

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

Ingred Name:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE  (HYDROCHLORIC ACID) (SARA 302/313)
    (CERCLA)
CAS:7647-01-0
RTECS #:MW4025000
Fraction by Wt: 3%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C 5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 5 PPM; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)
CAS:64-17-5
RTECS #:KQ6300000
Fraction by Wt: 87.55%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9596

Ingred Name:METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE  (HEXONE) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:108-10-1
RTECS #:SA9275000
Fraction by Wt: 3.68%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:100 PPM
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM/75 STEL; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:HEXANE (N-HEXANE) (CERCLA)
CAS:110-54-3
RTECS #:MN9275000
Fraction by Wt: 0.92%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:500 PPM
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

=====================  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:MAY CAUSE SKIN OR EYE IRRITATION.
    HARMFUL IF INHALED OR INGESTED. MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL
    DISCOMFORT IF INGESTED. INHALATION OF VAPORS/MISTS MAY CAUSE
    RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES-IRRITATION. SKIN-IRRITATION.
    INHALED-RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. INGESTED-GI TRACT DISCOMFORT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING LIVER, SKIN AND EYE
    DISORDERS.

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

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLD LIDS OPEN. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN-WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    RESTORE BREATHING A S NEEDED. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    INGESTED-INDUCE VOMITING! IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK SEVERAL GLASSES
    WATER. CALL PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:54.0F,12.2C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:793F
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND
    FULL FACE-PIECE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR MAY TRAVEL DISTANCES TO IGNITION
    SOURCES. CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY EXPLODE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF
    IGNITION. REMOVE ALL NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL FROM AREA. CLEAN-UP
    PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & CLOTHES. ABSORB
    MATERIAL WITH SUITABLE ABS ORBENT & CONTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A SUITABLE AREA FOR HIGHLY
    FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM OXIDIZING MATERIALS AND STRONG ACIDS.

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

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHA CHEMICAL CARTIDGE RESPIRATOR SHOULD
    BE WORN IF PEL OR TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST PREFERRED. MECHANICAL EXHAUST ACCEPTED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:F6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:173F,78C
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:0.79
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID WITH A CHARATERISTIC
    ALCOHOL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME AND IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. EPA WASTE NUMBERS: D002 (HYDROCHLORIC ACID),
    U161 (METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE).

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