ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO SUB OF SIGMA-ALDRICH -- 3-HYDROXY-2-BUTANONE  -- 6810-00F026318
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:3-HYDROXY-2-BUTANONE
MSDS Date:09/16/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F026318
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO SUB OF SIGMA-ALDRICH
Address:1001 W ST PAUL AVE
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:3-HYDROXY-2-BUTANONE
CAS:513-86-0
RTECS #:EL8790000

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: HARMFUL, MUCOUS MEMBRANES
    & RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. SKIN: HARMFUL ABSORPTION. EYES:
    IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
    SKIN: WASH W/PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF  WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. INGESTION:OBTAIN
    MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point:123F
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, ALCOHOL OR POLMER FOAM,
    WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN/EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
    VAPOR MAY TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO SOURCE OF IGNITION &
    FLASH BACK.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS, & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER W/DRY LIME OR
    SODA ASH, PICK UP. KEEP IN A CLOSED CONTAINER & HOLD FOR WASTE
    DISPOSAL. VENTILATE AREA  & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL IS
    COMPLETE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP AWAY FROM
    HEAT & OPEN FLAME. PROTECT FROM LIGHT. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.
    AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS, SAFETY SHOWER & EYE WASH.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE & WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE
    REUSE. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:90-91C

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG BASES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, DIRECT SUNLIGHT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2

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

Waste Disposal Methods:THIS COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MAY BE BURNED IN A
    CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER. DISPOSE
    OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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