OCTAGON PROCESS INC(SUPPLIER) -- 2-ETHYL BUTANOL  -- 6810-00-159-5013
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:2-ETHYL BUTANOL
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-159-5013
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:OCTAGON PROCESS INC(SUPPLIER)
Address:596 RIVER ROAD
City:EDGEWATER
State:NJ
ZIP:07020-1105
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-945-9400
Emergency Phone Num:201-945-9400
CAGE:82925
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:OCTAGON PROCESS INC.
Address:596 RIVER ROAD
Box:City:EDGEWATER
State:NJ
ZIP:07020
Country:US
Phone:201-945-9400
CAGE:82925

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

Ingred Name:2-ETHYL-1-BUTANOL, CAS 97-95-0.
CAS:97-95-0
RTECS #:EL3850000
Fraction by Wt: >98%.

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

Effects of Overexposure:CNS DEPRESSANT! EYE:CONJUNCTIVITIS.INHL:HEAD,
    DIZZ, DROWS, INTOX. INGEST:INTOX, HEAD,DIZZ, DROW.

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

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHNG GIVE CPR; IF BRTHNG
    DIFF GIVE OXYGEN. EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN:WASH
    W/SOAP&WATER. RMV CONTAM CLTHG&SHOES. INGEST:INDUCE VOMIT. RPT
    UNTIL VOMIT IS C LEAR. NOTHG BY MOUTH IF UNCONSC. GET MEDICAL ATTN.

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

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:=57.2C, 135.F
Extinguishing Media:CO*2, FOAM, DRY CHEM & H*2O FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL CONTR W. WATER. APPLY FROM DISTANCE.
    AVOID END OF TK.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CAN REACT W/OXIDIZING MATERIALS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB W/INERT MATL,SUCH AS VERMICULITE,&
    SCOOP UP INTO SUITABLE CONTAINER

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN A
    WELL-VENTILTED AREA. KEEP SEALED. AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG
    OXIDIZING MATL.

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

Respiratory Protection:CHEM CARTRIDGE MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/PLASTIC
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON.
Supplemental Safety and Health
UNDATED OSHA-20 MSDS RECD 17MAR87.

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

HCC:F4
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=148.9C, 300.F
Vapor Pres:0.9
Vapor Density:3.4
Spec Gravity:0.8328
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:<1(ETHER)
Solubility in Water:PARTIALLY
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQ, CHARACTERISTIC ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MAY REACT WITH OXIDIZING MATL
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES.

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