ACT ASSOCIATES INC -- SODIUM NAPTHALENE  -- 6850-00N041191
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM NAPTHALENE
MSDS Date:01/01/1991
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N041191
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ACT ASSOCIATES INC
Address:100 THOMPSON ST
City:PITTSTON
State:PA
ZIP:18640
Country:US
Info Phone Num:717-654-0612
Emergency Phone Num:717-654-0612
CAGE:IO512
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ACT ASSOCIATES INC
Address:100 THOMPSON ST
Box:City:PITTSTON
State:PA
ZIP:18640
Country:US
Phone:717-654-0612
CAGE:IO512
Company Name:ACTON TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Address:100 THOMPSON ST.
Box:726
City:PITTSTON
State:PA
ZIP:18640-1437
Country:US
Phone:570-654-0612
CAGE:18078

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

Ingred Name:NAPHTHALENE  (SARA III). MP: 80C (176F). BP: 278C(424F).
    VP: 0.05 @ 20C (68F). SOL IN H*2O: INSOLUBLE. SPEC GRAV:1.145
CAS:91-20-3
RTECS #:QJ0525000
Fraction by Wt: 84.7%
OSHA PEL:10 PPM;15 STEL
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM;15 STEL
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:SODIUM;(SODIUM METAL). MP: 98C(208F). BP: 892C(1,638F). VP:
    1 @ 440C(824F). SOL IN WATER: REACTS. SPEC GRAV: 0.97
CAS:7440-23-5
RTECS #:VY0686000
Fraction by Wt: 15.3%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE ALKALI BURN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:SKIN: IMMED FLUSH SKIN WITH COPIOUS QUANTITIES OF WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MIN; PREFERABLY UNDER A DELUGE SHOWER. EYE: OBTAIN
    PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL HELP FOR EYE EXPOSURE. IMMED FLUSH WITH
    POTABLE WATER FO R A MIN OF 15 MIN. SEEK ASSISTANCE FROMMD . INHAL:
    REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP).
    INGEST: GET MD IMMEDIATELY .

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

Flash Point:176F,80C
Extinguishing Media:POWDERED LIMESTONE AND NITROGEN PROPELLED DRY
    POWDER. DO NOT USE WATER, SODA ACID, DRY CHEMICAL, CO*2 OR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP
    . ACCIDENTAL CONTACT W/WATER USED TO EXTING SURROUNDING FIRE WILL
    RSLT IN THE RELEASE OF (SUPP DATA)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SHOVEL OR SCOOP INTO DRY METAL CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE WITH ACIDS OR ORGANIC
    SOLVENTS. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. AVOID
    EXCESSIVE HEAT AND CONTACT WITH WATER.
Other Precautions:STORE IN DRY AREAS. HANDLE ONLY WITH DRY EQUIPMENT.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS (SUP DAT)
Other Protective Equipment:FLAME-PROOF CLOTHING WHEN HANDLING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC: OF HYDROGEN GAS AND POSSIBLE EXPLOSION. EYE
    PROTECTION: GOGGLES AND FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SEE INGS
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SEE INGS
Vapor Pres:SEE INGS
Spec Gravity:SEE INGS
Solubility in Water:SEE INGREDS
Appearance and Odor:GREY SOLID DISPERSION, NAPHTHALENE ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN IN THE PRESENCE OF MOISTURE,
    SODIUM OXIDE FUMES WHEN HEATED IN AIR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE
    AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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