FISHER SCIENTIFIC,CHEMICAL DIVISION -- AMYL ACETATE -- 6810-00N010163 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMYL ACETATE
MSDS Date:09/26/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N010163
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC,CHEMICAL DIVISION
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100
Preparer's Name:GASTON L PILLORI
CAGE:18464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:18464

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

Ingred Name:EXPLO HAZ:HAZ IN/OUTDOORS OR IN SEWERS.RUN-OFF TO SEWER
    POSS FIRE/EXPLO HAZ.HAZ DECOMP PROD:ACRID SMOKE & IRRIT FUMES.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:N-AMYL ACETATE  (SARA III)
CAS:628-63-7
RTECS #:AJ1925000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:100 PPM
ACGIH TLV:100 PPM; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:FIRST AID PROC:IF BRTHG HAS STOPPED,GIVE ARTF RESP.KEEP
    VICTIM WARM & AT REST.GET MED ATTN IMMED.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 RAT ORAL 6500 MG/KG.
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PROLONGED CONTACT DEGREASES THE SKIN
    AND MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS.INHALATION OF 4000 PM IMMEDIATELY
    DANGEROUS TO LIFE OR HEALTH.INHALATION AND INGESTION CAN CAUSE
    LIVER AND KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:ACUTE:RED,IRRIT.CHRONIC:RED CONJUNC
    TISS.SKIN:RED,IRRIT W/ BLISTERS.INGEST:HDCH,NAUS,VOMIT,ABDOM
    PAIN,DIZZ,CONFUSN,APPETITE LOSS,UNCON,CNS DEPRESS,CONVULSIONS,PULM
    EDEMA.INHAL:900 PPM FOR 30 MIN: IRRIT,COUGH,FATIGUE,HDCH,CHEST
    PAIN.SEV:CONFUSN,DROW,UNCON,SHORTNESS OF BREATH,APPETITE
    LOSS,CONVULSIONS,PULM EDEMA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF CHRONIC
    RESPIRATORY DISEASE OR SKIN DISEASE MAY BE AT AN INCREASED RISK
    FROM EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:EYES:WASH IMMED W/ LRG AMOUNT OF H*2O FOR 15-20 MIN,LIFTING
    LIDS UNTIL NO EVID OF CHEM REMAINS.GET MED ATTN.SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM
    CLTHG/SHOES IMMED.WASH W/ SOAP & LOTS OF H*2O FOR 15-20 MIN UNTIL
    NO EVID  OF CHEM REMAINS.GET MED ATTN.INGEST:GET IMMED MED ATTN.IF
    NOT AVAIL,INDUCE VOMIT IN CONSCIOUS,NONCONVULSIVE VICTIM BY
    TOUCHING FINGER TO BACK OF THROAT.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED.
    (SEE ING 2)

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

Flash Point:77F,25C
Lower Limits:7.5%
Upper Limits:1.1%
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEM,CO*2,H*2O SPRAY,ALCOHOL FOAM.LG FIRE:H*2O
    SPRAY,FOG (FLOODING AMTS),ALCOHOL FOAM.WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:SCBA W/ FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN
    PRESS-DEMAND MODE.MOVE CONTR FROM FIRE IF POSS.COOL FIRE-EXPOSED
    CONTR W/ H*2O FROM SIDE UNTIL WELL AFTER FIRE OUT.(SEE SUPP)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:POSS IGNIT BY HEAT,FLAME.CONTR POSS
    EXPLODES IN HEAT OF FIRE.VAP HEAVIER THAN AIR & MAY TRAVEL LONG
    DISTANCE TO IGNIT SOURCE & FLASH BACK.VAP EXPLO (SEE ING 3)

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

Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF IGNIT SOURCES.USE WATER SPRAY TO
    REDUCE VAP.SM SPILLS:TAKE UP W/ SAND OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL &
    PLACE INTO CONTRS FOR LATER DISPOSAL.NO SMOKING,FLAMES,OR FLARES IN
    HAZARD AREA KEEP UNNECE SSARY PEOPLE AWAY;ISOLATE HAZ AREA & DENY
    ENTRY.
Neutralizing Agent:N/K 

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT OR STORAGE WITH
    INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES (NITRATES,STRONG OXIDIZERS,STRONG ALKALIES
    & STRONG ACIDS).
Other Precautions:N/K 

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL AND GENERAL VENTILATION NECESSARY TO KEEP AIR CONC
    BELOW TLV .VENT EQUIP MUST BE EXPLOSION-PROOF.
Protective Gloves:APPROPRIATE TO PREVENT CONTACT.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .FACESHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:IF EYE EXPOS POSS,PROVIDE EYE-WASH FOUNTAIN
    IN IMMED WORK AREA.APPROP PROT CLTHG & EQUIP TO PVNT RPTD/PRLNGD
    SKIN CONT.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES WHEN WORKING WITH
    CHEMICALS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SOLV SOLUBILITY:ALCOHOL,ETHER,ETHYL ACETATE,AMYL ALCOHOL.AUTOIGNIT
    TEMP:714F,379C.FIRE FIGHT PROC:MASSIVE FIRE IN STOR AREA:USE
    UNMANNED HOSE HOLDER,MONITOR NOZZ OR WITHDRAW & LET BURN.WITHDRAW
    IMMED  IF SOUND FROM VENTING DEVICE OR DISCOLORATION OF STOR TANK
    DUE TO FIRE.EXTING ONLY IF FLOW IS STOPPED.DO NOT BREATH VAP.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:295F,146C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-95F,-71C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K 
Vapor Pres:4 MMHG
Vapor Density:4.5,AIR=1
Spec Gravity:0.9 (WATER=1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.42 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:0.3%
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID WITH FRUITY ODOR SIMILAR TO
    BANANAS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTS WITH NITRATES,STRONG OXIDIZERS,STRONG ALKALIES AND STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND
    PRESSURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COMBUSTION MAY RELEASE ACRID SMOKE AND
    IRRITATING FUMES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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