CORCO CHEMICAL CORP -- ACETONE 99+%  -- 6810-00-753-4780
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ACETONE 99+%
MSDS Date:05/02/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-753-4780
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CORCO CHEMICAL CORP
Address:TYBURN RD AND CEDAR LN
City:FAIRLESS HILLS
State:PA
ZIP:19030-4601
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-295-5006
Emergency Phone Num:215-295-5006
CAGE:58571
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CORCO CHEMICAL CORP
Address:TYBURN RD AND CEDAR LN
Box:City:FAIRLESS HILLS
State:PA
ZIP:19030-4601
Country:US
Phone:215-295-5006
CAGE:58571

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

Ingred Name:ACETONE  (SARA III)
CAS:67-64-1
RTECS #:AL3150000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1000PPM
ACGIH TLV:750PPM/1000STEL;9293
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 9750 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:NARCOTIC AT HIGH CONCENTRATION.
    INDUSTRY REPORTS NO INJURIOUS EFFECTS OTHER THAN SKIN DEFATTING AND
    HEADACHE AT PROLONGED INHALATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS CHEMICAL IS NOT LISTED BY IARC,
    NTP, OR OSHA AS A SUSPECTED OR CONFIRMED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF EYES, NOSE AND THROAT, HEADACHE,
    DIZZINESS AND DERMATITIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN AND RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS.

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

First Aid:EYES, SKIN-IMMEDIATE WATER FLUSH. INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. INGESTION-CALL PHYSICIAN!! IF CONSCIOUS INDUCE VOMIT.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:0F,-18C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:869F
Lower Limits:2.6
Upper Limits:12.8
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY, ALCOHOL
    FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. COOL FLAME EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER
    UNTIL WELL AFTER FIRE IS OUT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS MAY TRAVEL TO SOURCE OF IGNITION &
    FLASH BACK. CONTAINER MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE. STAY UPWIND, OUT
    OF LOW AREAS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. WEAR PROPER
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS. TAKE UP
    WITH NON- COMBUSTIBLE ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND CONTAINERIZE FOR LATER
    DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT GET LIQUID OR VAPOR IN EYES, ON
    SKIN, ON CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING VAPOR. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,
    SPARKS, FLAME.
Other Precautions:OBSERVE ALL LABEL PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING "EMPTY"
    CONTAINERS AND POSSIBLE RESIDUE THERIN.

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

Respiratory Protection:ORGANIC CANNISTER MASK OR SUPPLIED AIR, @1000
    PPM.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER GLOVES ARE RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:FULL FACE SHIEL, SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICAL RESISTANT CLOTHING. EYE WASH
    STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WORK SAFELY. RESPECT THE MATERIAL. WASH AFTER
    HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:133F,56C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-138F,-94C
Vapor Pres:180 MMHG
Vapor Density:2.0
Spec Gravity:.7972
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:14.48
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID, MINT LIKE ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS, ACID, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, CHROMIC ANHYDRIDE, CHOLORFORM,
    ACTIVATED CARBON, NITRIC PLUS ACETIC ACID, OLEUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID HEAT, SPARK, FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HEAT, SPARK, FLAME.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:TO BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL CURRENT
    LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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