AMERICAN BURDICK & JACKSON (BAXTER HEALTHCARE) -- HEXANE -- 6810-00N011361
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:HEXANE MSDS Date:01/01/1985 FSC:6810 NIIN:00N011361 === Responsible Party === Company Name:AMERICAN BURDICK & JACKSON (BAXTER HEALTHCARE) Address:1953 SOUTH HARVEY STREET City:MUSKEGON State:MI ZIP:49442 Info Phone Num:616-726-3171 Emergency Phone Num:312-973-3600;616-726-3171 CAGE:47808 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:AMERICAN BURDICK & JACKSON (BAXTER HEALTHCARE) Address:1953 SOUTH HARVEY STREET Box:City:MUSKEGON State:MI ZIP:49442 Phone:616-726-3171 CAGE:47808 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:HEXANE (N-HEXANE) CAS:110-54-3 RTECS #:MN9275000 Fraction by Wt: 100% Other REC Limits:N/K OSHA PEL:500 PPM ACGIH TLV:50 PPM; 9293 EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:N/K Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONCENTRATION IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO HEALTH:5000 PPM.CHRONIC INHALATION CAUSES PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY.NO SYSTEMIC TOXICITY HAS BEEN REPORTED.HEXANE IS A NEUROTOXIN.PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT CAN CAUSE DERMATITIS. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE Effects of Overexposure:EYE:LIQ,HIGH VAP CONC CAN BE IRRITATING.SKIN:PRLNG/RPTD CONT CAN CAUSE IRRIT & DERM THRU DEFATTING.HEXANE IS A PRIMARY SKIN IRRITANT.INGEST:CAN CAUSE GI TRACT DISCOMFORT,IRRIT.INH:CAN CAUSE DIZZ,NUMB EXTREM,INTOXICATION,NARCOS,MUC MEMB IRRIT,CNS DEPRESS.HEXANE IS A NEUROTOXIN.CHRONIC INHAL CAUSES PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRECLUDE FROM EXPOSURE THOSE INDIVIDUALS SUSCEPTIBLE TO DERMATITIS. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:EYES:RINSE W/ COPIOUS AMTS OF H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.GET EMER MED ASSISTANCE.SKIN:FLUSH THOROUGHLY FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.WASH W/ SOAP & H*2O.REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG,SHOES.GET EMER MED ASSISTANCE.INGEST:CA LL LOCAL POIS CTL CTR FOR ASSISTANCE.CONTACT MD IMMED.ASPIR HAZ-DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT.INHAL:IMMED REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.IF NOT BRTHG,GIVE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESCUE BRTHG.IF NO PULSE,GIVE CPR.CONTACT MD IMMED. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point Method:TCC Flash Point:-14.8F,-26C Lower Limits:7.7% Upper Limits:1.2% Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE,DRY CHEMICAL OR FOAM. Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA,FULL PROT EQUIP .H*2O INEFTIVE (SPREADS FIRE).COOL EXPOSED CONTR W/ H*2O SPRAY.CLSD CONTRS MAY RUPTURE FROM HEAT/PRESS BUILDUP. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VERY VOLATILE AND EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE.HAZ DECOMP PROD:INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION CAN GENERATE CARBON MONOXIDE & OTHER TOXIC VAPORS.AUTO-IGNIT TEMP:437F,225C. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:PROT FROM IGNIT.WEAR PROT CLTHG & USE APPRVD RESPIRATOR EQUIP.ABSORB SPILLED MATL IN ABSORB REC FOR SOLV SPILLS & REMOVE TO SAFE LOCATION FOR DISPOSAL BY APPRVD METHODS.IF RELEASED TO ENVIRONMENT,COMP LY W/ ALL REGULATORY NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. Neutralizing Agent:N/K ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT FROM TEMP EXTREMES,DIRECT SUN.STORE IN ACCEPTABLY PROTECTED & SECURE FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE ROOM. Other Precautions:DETERMINE PROPER STOR BASED ON HAZARDS & POTENTIAL CHEMICAL INCOMPATIBILITY OF OTHER MATLS STORED.EMER EYE WASH FOUNTAINS,SFTY SHOWERS SHOULD BE AVAIL IN THE VICINITY OF POTENTIAL EXPOS.GROUND & BOND METAL CONTRS TO MINIMIZE STATIC SPARKS. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . Ventilation:LOCAL AND GENERAL VENTILATION NECESSARY TO KEEP AIR CONCENTRATION BELOW TLV . Protective Gloves:BUNA-N REC.BASE CHOICE OF MATL (SUP DA) Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOGG,FACESHLD OPTIONAL . Other Protective Equipment:PROT CLTHG REC.BASE MATL CHOICE ON CHEM RESISTANCE/USER REQUIREMENTS.ACUTELY & SPECIFICALLY SENSITIVE PERS MAY (SUP DA) Work Hygienic Practices:WASH CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.DISCARD CONTAMINATED SHOES. Supplemental Safety and Health % VOLAT:APPROX 100.FP:-95.3C,-139F.PROT GLOVES:ON CHEMICAL RESISTANCE AND OTHER USER REQUIREMENTS.OTHER PROT EQUIP:REQUIRE ADDITIONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.EMERGENCY EYE WASH FOUNTAINS & SAFETY SHOWERS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN THE VICINITY OFANY POTENTIAL EXPOSURE. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:68.7C,155F Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:N/K Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K Vapor Pres:124 MMHG Vapor Density:3.0,AIR=1 Spec Gravity:0.659 (WATER=1) Evaporation Rate & Reference:APPROX 10 (BU ACETATE=1) Solubility in Water:0.014% @ 20C,68F Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID WITH A MILD HYDROCARBON ODOR. Percent Volatiles by Volume:SUP DA ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,SPARKS,OPEN FLAME,OPEN CONTAINERS,AND POOR VENTILATION. Hazardous Decomposition Products:INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION CAN GENERATE CARBON MONOXIDE AND OTHER TOXIC VAPORS. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .DISPOSE OF HEXANE AS A HAZARDOUS WASTE.IGNITABLE. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.