J.T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO. -- BENZYL ALCOHOL  -- 6810-00F008571
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BENZYL ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:04/30/1984
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F008571
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Info Phone Num:(201) 859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:(201) 859-2151
Preparer's Name:R.M. MITCHELL
CAGE:5B970
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T. BAKER CHEMICAL COMPANY SUB OF RICHARDSON-VICKS INC
Address:995 ZEPHYR AVE
Box:City:HAYWARD
State:CA
ZIP:94544-7917
Country:US
Phone:UNK
CAGE:5B970
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:BENZYL ALCOHOL
CAS:100-51-6
RTECS #:DN3150000

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 1230 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: CAUSES IRRITATION.
    INHALATION: CAN CAUSE HEADACHES, NAUSEA, VOMITING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: CAUSES IRRITATION. INHALATION: CAN
    CAUSE HEADACHES, NAUSEA, VOMITING.

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

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. CALL
    PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:213F
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTIBLE

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. ABSORB ON
    PAPER. EVAPORATE ON AN IRON PAN IN HOOD. BURN THE PAPER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER. WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPOR. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN OR
    CLOTHING. USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:ALL PURPOSE CANISTER MASK.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: PREFERABLE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES; FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:APPROVED WORKING CLOTHES, EYEBATH, SAFETY
    SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:205.7F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-15.3F
Vapor Pres:1
Vapor Density:3.7
Spec Gravity:1.04
Appearance and Odor:WATER-WHITE LIQUID; FAINT AROMATIC ODOR; SHARP
    BURNING TASTE.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ATOMIZE INTO AN INCINERATOR PROVIDING
    ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS PERMIT. COMBUSTION MAY BE IMPROVED BY
    MIXING W/MORE FLAMMABLE SOLVENT.

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