J.T. BAKER INC -- METHYL ISO-BUTYL KETONE -- 6810-00-286-3785 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHYL ISO-BUTYL KETONE
MSDS Date:05/28/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-286-3785
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T. BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-582-2537
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151,800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:JO091
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T. BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08885-2219
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:JO091
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:METHYL ISO-BUTYL KETONE (SARA III)
CAS:108-10-1
RTECS #:SA9275000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:100 PPM/75 STEL
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM/75 STEL; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 2080 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: IRRITATION,
    DERMATITIS. INHALATION: HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS,
    DROWSINESS, IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
    INGESTION: IRRITATION OF MUCOUS M EMBRANES, HEADACHE, NAUSEA,
    VOMITING, DIZZINESS, GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, CENTRAL NERVOUS
    SYSTEM DEPRESSION.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: IRRITATION, DERMATITIS.
    INHALATION: HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS,
    IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, UNCONSCIOUSNESS. INGESTION:
    IRRITATION OF MUCOUS M EMBRANES, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
    DIZZINESS, GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
    DEPREEION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EYE DISORDERS, SKIN DISORDERS,
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISEASE.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. SKIN; FLUSH AREA
    WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
    BREATHING GIVE CPR. IF BREATHING DIFFICULT GIVE OXYGEN. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTI ON. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.
    INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:60.0F,15.6C
Lower Limits:1.4
Upper Limits:7.5
Extinguishing Media:USE ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
    (WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE.)
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SCBA WITH FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN
    POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE.
    USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS MAY FLOW ALONG SURFACES TO DISTANT
    IGNITION SOURCES AND FLASH BACK. CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE.
    CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. STOP LEAK
    IF IT CAN BE DONE WITHOUT RISK. USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS.
    TAKE UP WITH SAND OR OTHER NON-COMBUSTABLE MATERIAL AND PLACE INTO
    CONTAINER FOR LATER DI SPOSAL. FLUSH AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED. MFG RECOMMENDS USING J.T.BAKER
    "SOLUSORB" SOLVENT ABSORBENT.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED, FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:BOND AND GROUND CONTAINERS WHEN TRANSFERRING LIQUID.
    DO NOT INHALE VAPORS. AVOID SKIN AND EYES CONTACT. USE WITH
    ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV. AT CONC. UP TO 1000 PPM,A CHEMICAL
    CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE IS
    RECOMMENDED.ABOVE THIS LEVEL A SELF-CONTA INED BREATHING APPARATUS
    IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:POLYVINYL ALCOHOL GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, APRON, SAFETY SHOWER, EYE WASH
    STATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS UNDATED

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

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:240F,116C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-121F,-85C
Vapor Pres:15
Vapor Density:3.5
Spec Gravity:0.79
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.64 (BUT ACET=1)
Solubility in Water:MODERATE (1-10)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID. PLEASANT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG BASES, STRONG ACIDS, AMINES, AND
    AMMONIA.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME, OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. (HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER: U161 TOXIC
    WASTE.)

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