MERCK FROSST CANADA INC -- NAPHTHALENE, MD-26  -- 6810-00N036139
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NAPHTHALENE, MD-26
MSDS Date:11/22/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N036139
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MERCK FROSST CANADA INC
Box:899
City:POINTE CLAIRE-DORVAL, QUEBEC, CANADA
Info Phone Num:800-325-9034; 514-697-2823
Emergency Phone Num:800-325-9034; 514-697-2823
CAGE:09578
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MERCK FROSST CANADA INC
Box:City:POINTE CLAIRE-DORVAL, QUEBEC, CANADA
State:PQ
Country:US
Phone:800-325-9034; 514-697-2823
CAGE:09578

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

Ingred Name:NAPHTHALENE; (NAPHTHENE) (TAR CAMPHOR)  (SARA III)
CAS:91-20-3
RTECS #:QJ0525000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
OSHA PEL:10 PPM;15 PPM STEL
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM;15 PPM STEL
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL, RAT) 1780 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NAUSEA, VOMITING, FEVER, CONVULSIONS,
    COMA, LIVER DAMAGE, CANCER INDICATIONS, IRRITATION (EYE), HEMOLYTIC
    AGENT.
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:SKIN: WASH WITH WATER. EYES: WASH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION OR
    OXYGEN IF NECESSARY. INGEST: GIVE WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING. ALL
    EXPOSURES:	SUMMON MD.

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

Flash Point Method:OC
Flash Point:174F,79C
Lower Limits:0.9%
Upper Limits:5.9%
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTIBLE, CANCER INDICATIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:PROVIDE ADEQUATE IGNITION PROOF VENTILATION.
    CAREFULLY SCOOP UP AND TRANSFER TO A CLOSED CONTAINER. REMOVE ALL
    HEAT AND IGNITION SOURCES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT FROM LIGHT. PROTECT FROM HEAT
    AND IGNITION SOURCES.
Other Precautions:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS OR CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: FUMEHOOD TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS. SPECIAL:
    CANCER INDICATIONS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. PROVIDE SAFETY SHOWERS
    AND EYEWASH STATION NEAR WORKPLACE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
% VOLAT: SIGNIFICANT, SUBLIMES.

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

HCC:F8
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:424F,218C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:176F,80C
Vapor Pres:1 @ 53C
Vapor Density:4.42
Spec Gravity:1.16
Solubility in Water:<0.1%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE SOLID, AROMATIC MOTH-BALL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:SUPDAT

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE/CARBON MONOXIDE ON
    COMBUSTION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:VIA LICENSED DISPOSAL COMPANY. DISPOSE OF
    ACCORDING TO FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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