ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC -- ISOAMYL ACETATE, 98%, 11267-4  -- 6810-00N061144
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ISOAMYL ACETATE, 98%, 11267-4
MSDS Date:04/03/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N061144
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
Emergency 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:ISOPENTYL ALCOHOL, ACETATE; (ISOAMYL ACETATE) (CERCLA)
CAS:123-92-2
RTECS #:NS9800000
Fraction by Wt: 98%
OSHA PEL:100 PPM
ACGIH TLV:100 PPM; 9495
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL RAT: 16,600 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 BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION. VAPOR OR MIST IS IRRITATING TO THE
    EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. CAUSES SKIN
    IRRITATION. TARGET ORGAN(S):CENTRA L NERVOUS SYSTEM. CONTACT WITH
    EYES CANCAUSE REDNESS, TEARING, AND BLURRED VISION. PROLONGED OR
    (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:REPEATED CONTACT WITH SKIN CAN CAUSE
    DEFATTING AND DERMATITIS. MAY CAUSE SORE THROAT, ABDOMINAL PAIN,
    NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS, COUGHING, CHEST PAINS,
    DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYE OR SKIN:IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMED FLUSH EYES/SKIN WITH
    COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
    BREATHING  GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
    GIVE OXYGEN. INGEST:IF SWALLOWED, WASH OUT MOUTH W/H*2O PROVIDED
    PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL MD. REMOVE & WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
    PROMPTLY.

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

Flash Point:77.0F,25.0C
Lower Limits:1%
Upper Limits:7.5%
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER/APPROPRIATE
    FOAM. H*2O MAY BE EFFECTIVE FOR COOLING. BUT MAY NOT EFT
    EXTINGUISHMEMT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . 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 MIXTURE IN AIR.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. SHUT OFF ALL SOURCES OF
    IGNITION. WEAR SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER
    W/ACTIVATED CARBON ABSORBENT, TAKE UP & PLACE IN CLSD CONTAINERS.
    TRANSPORT OUTDOORS. VENT AREA &  WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL
    PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:288F,142C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-108F,-78C
Vapor Pres:5 @ 25C
Vapor Density:4.5
Spec Gravity:0.876
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID

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

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

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

Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
    AFTERBURNER AN

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