ASHLAND CHEMICAL COMPANY -- ETHYL ACETATE 85-88%  -- 6810-00-245-6695
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ETHYL ACETATE 85-88%
MSDS Date:03/01/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-245-6695
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL COMPANY
Box:2219
City:COLUMBUS
State:OH
ZIP:43216
Country:US
Info Phone Num:614-889-3333
Emergency Phone Num:606-324-1133
CAGE:5A188
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
Address:5200 PAUL BLAZEL MEMORIAL PARKWAY
Box:City:DUBLIN
State:OH
ZIP:43017
Country:US
Phone:614-889-4505
CAGE:5A188

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

Ingred Name:ETHYL ACETATE  (SARA III)
CAS:141-78-6
RTECS #:AH5425000
Fraction by Wt: 85-88%
OSHA PEL:400 PPM
ACGIH TLV:400 PPM; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)
CAS:64-17-5
RTECS #:KQ6300000
Fraction by Wt: 12-15%
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9192

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF
    EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY OR G.I.
    TRACT;DIZZINESS,WEAKNESS,FATIGUE,NAUSEA,HEADACHE;POSSIBLE TEARING
    OR REDNESS OF EYES.  CHRONIC:EYE DAMAGE,LIVER ABNORMALITIES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT KNOWN
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN:PROLONGD CONTACT CAUSES
    IRRIT/DEFATTING;EYES:IRRITATES;INHAL/INGEST:GI
    IRRIT,DIZZ,NAUSEA,HEADCH
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
    WORSEN.

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H*2O EYES:FLUSH W. H*2O. INGESTED:GIVE 2
    GLASSES H*2O; INDUCE VOMITING.CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALE:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED  CLOTHING. IF UNCONS DO NOT TAKE ANYTHINGBY MOUTH.

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

Flash Point:27F(-2.8C) (CC)
Lower Limits:2.2
Extinguishing Media:CO*2, FOAM, DRY CHEM & H*2O FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
    CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLASHBACK ALONG VAPOR TRAIL MAY OCCUR;
    VAP MAY EXPL. IF IGNITED IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. STOP LEAK.
    EVACUATE AREA.DO NOT TOUCH SPILLAGE. SM SPILL:ABSORB W. INERT
    ABSORBENT. PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINER. FLUSH AREA W. WATER. LG
    SPILL: DIKE AHEAD FOR LATER DISPOSAL.  NOTIFY AUTHORITIES.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED,LOW
    FIRE RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.KEEP CONTAINERS
    CLOSED. MAINTAIN STRICT HYGIENE FOR CHEM HANDLING.
Other Precautions:EMPTY CONTNRS HAZARDOUS/RETAIN PRODUCT
    RESIDUE.OBSERVE ALL HAZ PRECAUTIONS FOR EMPTY CONTNRS.DO NOT
    WELD/USE TORCH ON/OR NEAR FULL OR EMPTY CONTNRS.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF EXPOSD TLV,NIOSH/MESA APPR SELF-CNTND BRTHG
    APP (POS PR MODE)
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN <TLV
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL WORK CLOTHING TO PREVENT REPEATED OR
    PROLONGED CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM ASHLAND CHEM CO EFFECTV:3/86;DATA SHEET #0000852-003

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:167F/75C
Vapor Pres:69
Vapor Density:3.0
Spec Gravity:0.884
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:6.15 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID WITH ACETATE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS,
    CO*2, CO.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE IN APPROVED INCINERATOR OR DISPOSE OF
    IN APPROVED CHEMICAL DUMP IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.SM SPILL:ALLOW VOLATILE PART TO EVAPORATE IN
    HOOD.DISPOSE REMAINS I/A/W	REGS.

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