ALDRICH CHEMICAL COMPANY -- 1-METHYLNAPHTHALENE, 98% M5680-8  -- 6810-00N014689
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:1-METHYLNAPHTHALENE, 98% M5680-8
MSDS Date:01/03/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N014689
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL COMPANY
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info 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:NAPHTHALENE, 1-METHYL-;(1-METHYLNAPHTHALENE, 98%)
CAS:90-12-0
RTECS #:QJ9630000
Fraction by Wt: 98%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORL,RAT) 1840 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION. VAPOR OR MIST IS IRRITATING TO THE
    EYES, MUC MEMB & UPPER RESP TRACT. CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION. CAUSES
    PHOTOSENSITIVITY. EXPOS TO LIGH T CAN RESULT IN ALLERGIC RXN
    RESULTING IN DERMATOLOGIC LEISONS, WHICH CAN VARY FROM SUNBURNLIKE
    (SEE EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: RESPONSES TO EDEMATOUS, VESICULATED
    LESIONS OR BULLAE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:IN CASE OF CONT, IMMED FLUSH EYES W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MIN. IN CASE OF CONT, IMMED WASH SKIN W/SOAP & COPIOUS
    AMTS OF WATER. IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG GIVE
    ARTF  RESP. IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYGEN. IF SWALLOWED, WASH OUT
    MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL MD. WASH CONTAM
    CLTHG BEFORE REUSE.

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

Flash Point:180F,82C
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY. CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, ALCOHOL OR
    POLYMER FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
    COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS
    AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER WITH DRY LIME OR SODA ASH, PICK UP,
    KEEP IN A CLOSED CONTAINER AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. VENTILATE
    AREA AND WASH SPILL SIT E AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR. KEEP TIGHTLY
    CLOSED. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT AND OPEN FLAME. STORE IN A COOL DRY
    PLACE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN AND CLOTHING. IRRITANT.
    PHOTOSENSITIZER.

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

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

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

HCC:V4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:464F,240C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-8F,-22C
Spec Gravity:1.001
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO PALE-YELLOW LIQUID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF: CO & CO2.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:THIS COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MAY BE BURNED IN A
    CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER.
    OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL LAWS.

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