CHEM SERVICE INC -- 2-6-DI-T-BUTYL-4-METHYLPHENOL, OU-8  -- 6810-00N035728
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:2-6-DI-T-BUTYL-4-METHYLPHENOL, OU-8
MSDS Date:07/28/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N035728
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CHEM SERVICE INC
Box:3108
City:WEST CHESTER
State:PA
ZIP:19381
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-692-3026
Emergency Phone Num:215-692-3026
CAGE:84898
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEM SERVICE INC
Box:3108
City:WEST CHESTER
State:PA
ZIP:19381
Country:US
Phone:215-692-3026
CAGE:84898
Company Name:CHEM SERVICE, INC
Address:660 TOWER LN
Box:599
City:WEST CHESTER
State:PA
ZIP:19301-9650
Country:US
Phone:610-692-3026
CAGE:8Y898

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

Ingred Name:P-CRESOL,2,6-DI-TERT-BUTYL-;
    (2,6-DI-T-BUTYL-4-METHYLPHENOL)
CAS:128-37-0
RTECS #:GO7875000
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 (MFR)
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 (MFR)

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL,RAT) 890 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:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN IN
    LABORATORY. ALL CHEMS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED HAZ-AVOID DIRECT PHYS
    CONT! CAN CAUSE EYE IRRIT. CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRIT. MAY BE HARMFUL IF
    ABSORB THRU SKIN. MAY BE HARMFU L IF INHALED. MAY BE HARMFUL IF
    SWALLOWED. CAN BE IRRIT TO MUC MEMB. RPTD EXPOS TO VAPS &/OR DUST
    CAN (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: CAUSE EYE INJURY. DUST AND/OR VAPORS
    CAN CAUSE IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT. PROLONGED EXPOSURE MAY
    CAUSE NAUSEA/HDCH/DIZZINESS AND/OR EYE DAMAGE. SEVERE IRRITANT.
    DEPENDING ON INTENSITY  AND DURATION OF EXPOSURE, AFFECTS MAY VARY
    FROM MILD IRRITATION TO SEVERE DESTRUCTION OF TISSUE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH CONTINUOUSLY W/WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS. SKIN:
    FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15-20 MINS.IF NO BURNS HAVE OCCURED-USE SOAP &
    WATER TO CLEANSE SKIN. IF INHALED REMOVE PATIENT TO FRESH AIR.
    ADMIN OXYGEN, I F PATIENT IS HAVING DFCLTY BRTHG. IF PATIENT HAS
    STOPPED BRTHG ADMIN ARTF RESP. IF PATIENT IS IN CARD ARREST ADMIN
    CPR. CONTINUE LIFE SUPPORTING MEASURES UNTIL MED ASSIST HAS
    ARRIVED. INGEST: (SUPDAT)

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

Flash Point:261F,127C
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED EQUIPMENT. VENTILATE AREA. SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN AN
    APPROPRIATE CONTAINER. HOLD FOR DISPOSAL. WASH CONTAMINATED
    SURFACES TO REMOVE ANY RESIDUES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED IN COOL DRY PLACE.
    STORE ONLY WITH COMPATIBLE CHEMICALS.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES AND CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
    FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:CHEMICAL SHOULD BE HANDLED ONLY IN HOOD.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:USE APPROPRIATE OSHA/MSHA APPROVED SAFETY
    EQUIPMENT.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES AND CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROCEDURES: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:509F,265C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:158F,70C
Spec Gravity:1.049
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE SOLID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACID HALIDES AND ANHYDRIDES, STRONG ACIDS, STRONG BASES, STRONG
    OXIDIZING AGENTS. CORRODES STEEL, COPPER & ITS ALLOYS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DECOMPOSITION LIBERATES TOXIC FUMES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPPED WITH AN
    AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
    STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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