ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC. -- 1,4-BUTANEDIOL 99+% GOLD LABEL, 24055-9  -- 6810-00N016641
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:1,4-BUTANEDIOL 99+% GOLD LABEL, 24055-9
MSDS Date:11/04/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N016641
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC.
Address:1001 W. ST. PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850/FAX -4979
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

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

Ingred Name:1,4-BUTANEDIOL
CAS:110-63-4
RTECS #:EK0525000
Fraction by Wt: >99%

=====================  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:ACUTE EFTS:MAY BE HARMFUL BY
    INHALATION, INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION. VAPOR OR MIST IS
    IRRITATING TO THE EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESP TRACT.
    CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION. TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWL EDGE, THE
    CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL, AND TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN
    THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED.
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:EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
    WATER. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRA TION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. CALL A
    PHYSICIAN. INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
    BEFORE REUSE.

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

Flash Point:>230F,>110C
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER,
    ALCOHOL OR POLYMER FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES,
    RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER WITH DRY LIME/SODA ASH,
    PICKUP, KEEP IN A CLOSED CONTAINER AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.
    VENT AREA AND WASH SPILL S ITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE VAP. AVOID CONTACT
    W/EYES, SKIN, & CLOTHING. IRRITANT. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    HYGROSCOPIC. STORE UNDER NITROGEN. STORE IN COOL DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYEBATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:446F,230C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:60.8F,16C
Vapor Density:3.1
Spec Gravity:1.017
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, ACID CHLORIDES, ACID ANHYDRIDES,
    CHLOROFORMATES, REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
    DIOXIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL WITH A COMBUSTIBLE
    SOLVENT AND BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
    AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
    LAWS.

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