J.T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO. -- BETANAPHTHOL  -- 6810-00F009615
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BETANAPHTHOL
MSDS Date:05/30/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F009615
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Info Phone Num:(201) 859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:(201) 859-2151
CAGE:5B970
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T. BAKER CHEMICAL COMPANY SUB OF RICHARDSON-VICKS INC
Address:995 ZEPHYR AVE
Box:City:HAYWARD
State:CA
ZIP:94544-7917
Country:US
Phone:UNK
CAGE:5B970
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:2-NAPHTHOL
CAS:135-19-3
RTECS #:QL2975000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL RAT 2420 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO
    UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT & SKIN. HARMFUL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT & SKIN.

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

First Aid:INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, INDUCE VOMITING. INHALATIN: REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF
    BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.

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

Flash Point:307F
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & SCBA W/FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY
    SWEEP UP & REMOVE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING
    DUST. KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINERS. USE W/ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
    APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP FUME OR DUST
    LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:LABCOAT
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:545F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:250F
Spec Gravity:1.22
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE, <0.1%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER W/SLIGHT PHENOLIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME, OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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