MALLINCKRODT INC. SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- ACETONE ACS -- 6810-00-264-8955 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ACETONE ACS
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-8955
=== 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
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:APA INDUSTRIES INC
Address:5309 BOUGHNER ROAD
Box:City:ROCK CREEK
State:OH
ZIP:44084
Country:US
Phone:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:4Y971
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
Company Name:SANCHEZ & ASSOCIATES
Address:476 WEST FOGG STREET
Box:1649
City:COLTON  (MAY BE OUT OF BUSINESS !)
State:CA
ZIP:92324
Country:US
Phone:714-370-3921/FAX824-0341 ALL WRONG#
CAGE:0HF19

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

Ingred Name:ACETONE  (SARA III)
CAS:67-64-1
RTECS #:AL3150000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:1000PPM
ACGIH TLV:750PPM/1000STEL;9293
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50: 9750 MG/KG (RTECS, 1982)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-EYES:SPLASHES MAY CAUSE SEVERE
    IRRITATION, SKIN:IRRITATION, INHALATION:IRRITATING TO THE NOSE,
    THROAT, AND MUCOUS MEMBRANE, AFFECTS CNS, INGESTION:MAY PRODUCE
    NARCOTIC EFFECTS. CHRONIC-SKIN:PROL ONGED OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT
    MAY PRODUCE SEVERE IRRITATION OR DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION:CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION,DIZZINESS,DULLNESS, AND HEADACHE. INGESTION:MAY CAUSE
    SYMPTOMS PARALLEL TO INHALATION. MAY PRODUCE NARCOTIC EFFECTS.
    EYES/SKIN:CAUSES PAIN,SEVERE IRRITAT ION.VAPORS MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION,BLURREDVISION.PROLONGED/REPEATED CONTACT CAUSES DRYNESS
    AND DERMATITS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ENHANCES TOXIC
    EFFECTS.PERSONS WITH A SKIN OR RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AILMENT OR
    DISORDER MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO EFFECTS OF THIS PRODUCT.

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

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.WASH WITH SOAP AND
    WATER.GET MEDICAL HELP IF IRRITATION PERSISTS; INHALATION:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR & RESTORE BREATHING IF NECESSARY.GET MEDICAL HELP;
    EYE:IMMEDIATELY FL USH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING
    EYELIDS OPEN.CALL A PHYSICIAN; INGESTION:IMMEDIATELY CALL A
    PHYSICIAN.GIVE TWO GLASSES OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING.NOTHING BY
    MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:0F,-18C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:869F
Lower Limits:2.6
Upper Limits:12.8
Extinguishing Media:WATER, FOAM, CARBON IOXIDE, OR DRY CHEMICAL. WATER
    SPRAY MAY BE USED TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER TO
    FLUSH SPILLS AWAY & DILUTE THE MIXTURE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
    PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS. ABOVE FLASH POINT
    VAPOR-AIR MIXTURES ARE EXPLOSIVEWITHIN FLAMMABLE LIMITS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB ON PAPER,VERMICULITE OR ABSORBENT &
    TRANSFER TO HOOD.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,WELL VENTILATED
    AREA.KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.OUTSIDE
    OR DETACHED STORAGE IS PREFERRED.
Other Precautions:BOND AND GROUND PROPERLY THE CONTAINERS WHEN
    TRANSFERRING THE LIQUID FROM ONE CONTAINER TO ANOTHER CONTAINER TO
    AVOID STATIC SPARKS. STORAGE AND USE AREAS SHOULD BE NO SMOKING
    AREAS.USE NON-SPARKING T YPE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. AIR-SUPPLIED
    OR FILTERING TYPE WITH ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGES ARE RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL AND OR GENERAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED. REFER TO ACGIH
    DOCUMENT,"INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION,A MANUAL OF RECOMM.PRACTICES".
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE, OR POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
Eye Protection:USE CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES & FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.DO NOT WEAR
    CONTACT LENSES WHEN WORKING WITH THIS MATERIAL.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES.WASH HANDS
    AFTER EACH USE OF PRODUCT.DO NOT EAT/DRINK/SMOKE IN WORK AREA.SHOWR
    AFTER
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:134F,56C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-139F,-95C
Vapor Pres:400 MMHG
Vapor Density:2.0
Spec Gravity:0.8
Evaporation Rate & Reference:CA. 7.7(N-BUTYL ACETATE=1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, VOLATILE LIQUID WITH FRAGRANT,
    MINT-LIKE ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS, CHLOROFORM, ALKALIES, ACIDS, POTASSIUM T-BUTOXIDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE AND
    OTHER HYDROCARBON COMPOUNDS DURING COMBUSTION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ALLOW TO EVAPORATE IN HOOD.DISPOSE OF REMAINING
    MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE RULES.

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