MSDS

N/A: Not Applicable N/D: Not Determined N/E: Not Established N/R: Not Required Est.: Estimated

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Inhalation: High vapor concentrations may be irritating to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs.

Potential Chronic Health Effects: This substance may have effects on the blood and bone

marrow.

(See also Sections 4, 8, and 11for related information)

Section 4 First Aid Measures

Eye contact: Immediately flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention

if irritation persists.

Skin contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops

or persists.

Ingestion: If swallowed, Contact a physician or Poison Control Center. Do Not induce

vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an

unconscious person. Get medical attention.

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is

difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.

Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point (method): 0°F

Extinguishing Media: Foam, Dry Chemical, Water Fog, CO

Protection of Firefighters: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-

demand, NIOSH and full protective gear. Evacuate area and fight fire from safe distance.

Fire and Explosion Hazards: The substance can form explosive peroxides on contact

with strong oxidants such as acetic acid, nitric acid, hydrogen peroxide. Reacts with chloroform

and bromoform under basic conditions, causing fire and explosion hazard.

UEL: 12.8% LEL: 2.5%

Section 6 Accidental Release Measures

Clean Up Methods: Eliminate all ignition sources. Keep unnecessary people away. Dike and

contain spill with inert material (sand, earth, etc.). Transfer liquid to containers for recovery or

disposal, or absorb with absorbent materials and place into containers for disposal. Keep spill

out of sewer and open bodies of water. Floors may be slippery; care should be exercised to avoid

falls during clean up operations.

(See also Section 8 for information on Exposure Controls and Personal Protective Equipment)