DOW CHEMICAL U.S.A. -- PYROCATECHOL  -- 6810-00-246-6276
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PYROCATECHOL
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-246-6276
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:DOW CHEMICAL U.S.A.
Emergency Phone Num:517-636-4400
CAGE:96717
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:DOW CHEMICAL CO
Address:100 LARKIN CENTER
Box:City:MIDLAND
State:MI
ZIP:48674
Country:US
Phone:800-258-2436
CAGE:96717

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

Ingred Name:1,2-DIHYDROXYBENZENE
Fraction by Wt: 99%

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

Flash Point:261F/127C/TOC
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:914F
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG,ALCOHOL FOAM,CARBON DIOXIDE,DRY CHEMICAL
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AUTOIGNITION TEMP-490C

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

Spill Release Procedures:SCOOP UP & SALVAGE IF POSSIBLE. AVOID CONTACT.
    KEEP OUT OF WATER SUPPLIES.

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

Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:474F/245C
Vapor Pres:5
Spec Gravity:1.344
Solubility in Water:45GM/100ML
Appearance and Odor:WHITE,PHENOLIC SOLID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NEG

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

Stability Condition to Avoid:OXIDIZING MATERIAL

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

Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN AN APPROVED INCINERATOR.

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