J T BAKER INC -- 1,4-BUTANEDIOL, D570  -- 6810-00N048701
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:1,4-BUTANEDIOL, D570
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N048701
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-582-2537
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
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:1,4-BUTANEDIOL
CAS:110-63-4
RTECS #:EK0525000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT)1525 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL: NONE IDENTIFIED. SKIN/EYE:
    IRRITATION. SKIN ABSORP: NONE IDENTIFIED. INGEST: NAUSEA, VOMITING,
    UNCON. CHRONIC: KIDNEY DAMAGE, LIVER DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:INGEST: IMMED GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MED ATTN.
    INHAL: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: IMMED WASH W/PLENTY OF SOAP AND
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. EYE: IMMED FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF
    WATER FOR AT LEA ST 15 MINUTES.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:248F,120C
Lower Limits:1.95%
Upper Limits:18.3%
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. TAKE UP
    WITH SAND/OTHER NON-COMBUSTIBLE ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND PLACE INTO
    CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL. FLUSH SPILL AREA W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTR TIGHTLY CLSD. SUITABLE FOR
    ANY GEN CHEM STOR ATEA. MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE
    IRRIT.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHEN ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
    APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR/DUST MASK.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
    VAPOR AND MIST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, APRON.
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:64.4F,18.0C
Vapor Density:3.1
Spec Gravity:1.02(H@2O=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE(100%)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS VISCOUS LIQUID. ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, MINERAL ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME, OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND
    LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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