MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- HEXANES  -- 6810-00-058-1931
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HEXANES
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-058-1931
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
Preparer's Name:NOT PROVIDED
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:HEXANE (N-HEXANE)
CAS:110-54-3
RTECS #:MN9275000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
OSHA PEL:500 PPM
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

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

Effects of Overexposure:INH:MILD IRRITNT;ING:CAUSES NAUSEA,ABDOMNL
    PAIN,BLURD VISION;SKIN:IRRITATION,DRYNSS;EYES:IRRITN.

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

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.IF NEEDED,GIVE CPR/OXYGEN.GET
    MD;INGEST:GIVE SEVRL GL OF WATER.DO NOT INDUCE VOMITG.IMMED GET
    MD;SKIN:FLUSH W/LG QTY OF H*2O FOR 15 MIN.REMV CONTMNTD CLOTHES.GET
    MD;EYES:IMMED F LUSH W/PLENTY OF H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.GET MD.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:=-21.5C, -7.F
Autoignition Temp:=225.C, 437.F
Lower Limits:1.1
Upper Limits:7.5
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICALS,FOAM,CO*2;WATER SPRAY TO KEEP EXPSD
    CANS COOL
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE H*20 TO COOL EXPD CONTRS. USE SCBA & FULL
    PROT.CLTHG.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ABOVE FLASH POINT,VAP-AIR MIXTURES ARE
    EXPLOSIVE.CONTACT W/OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE FIRE & EXPLOSION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:RMV IGN SOURCES.VENT AREA.USE RESP PROTCTION &
    PROTCTV CLOTHG.KEEP OUT OF SURF H*2O,SEWRS/CONFND AREAS;SM
    SPILL:ABSORB W/PAPER TOWELS,EVAP UNDER FUME HOOD THEN BURN
    CAREFULLY;LG SPILL:DIKE AREA.CONTAI N & RECOVER SPILL IF POSS;SHOVL
    RESDUE INTO DRUMS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTCT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.STORE
    IN COOL,DRY WELL VNTLTD AREA AWAY FM IGN/HEAT SOURCES,OXIDZG
    MATL.OUTSIDE OR DETACHED STORAGE IS PREFERRED.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARKS,FLAMES.KEEP CONTNRS
    CLOSED.USE W/ADEQUATE VENT.AVOID BRTHG MIST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
    HNDLG.BOND/GROUND CONTNRS WHEN TRNSFRG LIQUID.USE NON-SPARKG TYPE
    TOOL & EQUIP.

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

Respiratory Protection:SCBA, SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM MFR DATED 31JAN85,CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD.

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

HCC:F2
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=69.4C, 157.F
Vapor Pres:124
Vapor Density:3.0
Spec Gravity:0.7
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NO INFORMATION FD
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR VOLATILE LIQUID.GASOLINE-LIKE ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.DINITROGE TETRAOXIDE
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO*2

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

Waste Disposal Methods:LG SPILL & LOT SIZES OF HAZ WASTE CAN BE
    ATOMIZED IN A RCRA APPRVD COMBUSTION CHAMBER OR DISPOSED OF IN A
    RCRA APPROVED LAND FILL FACILITY.DO NOT FLUSH TO SEWER.ENSURE
    COMPLIANCE W/FED,STATE & LOCAL R EGS.

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