ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO -- HEXANAL 99% 11560-6  -- 6810-00N014429
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HEXANAL 99% 11560-6
MSDS Date:04/19/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N014429
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

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

Ingred Name:HEXANAL (HEXALDEHYDE), 99%
CAS:66-25-1
RTECS #:MN7175000
Fraction by Wt: 99%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORL,RAT)4890 MG/KG;(SEE SUPP DATA)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION OR
    INGESTION. VAPOR OR MIST IS IRRITATING TO EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES
    AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
    15 MINUTES. SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAM CLTHG/SHOES. REMOVE & WASH CONTAM
    CLTHG PROM PTLY. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE
    O*2/ARTF RESP), CALL MD. INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:90.0F,32.2C
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEM POWDER, ALCOHOL, POLYMER
    FOAM. WATER MAY BE EFFECTIVE FOR COOLING BUT MAY NOT EFFECT EXTING.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
    FLAMMABLE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR MAY TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO
    SOURCE OF IGNITION & FLASH BACK. CONTAINER EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR
    UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS. FORMS EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES IN AIR.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. SHUT OFF ALL SOURCES OF IGNIT.
    WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA,RUBBER BOOTS,HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER
    W/ACTIVATED CARBON ADSORBENT, TAKE UP/PLACE IN CLOSED CNTNRS.
    TRANSPORT OUTDOORS. VENT  AREA/WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATL
    PICKUPCOMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE UNDER
    NITROGEN. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS & OPEN
    FLAME. DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR.
Other Precautions:IRRITANT. AVOID CONTACT WITH ACID. AVOID CONTACT WITH
    EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. USE NONSPARKING TOOLS.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES 
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE
    BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE
    EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING OR USING SANITARY FACILITIES .
Supplemental Safety and Health
LD50-LC50 MIX:LD50:(ORL,MUS)8292 MG/KG.

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

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:268F,131C
Vapor Pres:10.0 @ 25C
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:0.834
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG BASES, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF:CO, CO*2.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED
    W/AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER BUT EXERT EXTRA CARE IN IGNITING AS
    MATERIAL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. DISPOSE OF I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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