J T BAKER CHEMICAL INC -- B490, ANTHRACENE  -- 6810-00N029423
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:B490, ANTHRACENE
MSDS Date:03/11/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N029423
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER CHEMICAL INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-582-2537
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:FO887
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER CHEMICAL CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Phone:(201) 859-2151
CAGE:FO887
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:ANTHRACENE
CAS:120-12-7
RTECS #:CA9350000
OSHA PEL:0.2 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:DUST MAY BE IRRITATING TO EYES, NOSE,
    THROAT OR LUNGS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:INGEST: IF SWALLOWED AND PERSON IS CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY
    GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHAL: MOVE THE
    EXPOSED PERSON TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYE: IMMED
    FLUSH WITH	PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH WITH PLENTY OF SOAP AND WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MIN.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:250F,121C
Lower Limits:0.6 %
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY
    SWEEP UP AND REMOVE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:DURING USE AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
    APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
    FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES 
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
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:648F,342C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:417F,214C
Vapor Density:6.2
Spec Gravity:1.25
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE (< 0.1%)
Appearance and Odor:OFF-WHITE TO PALE GREEN-YELLOW CRYSTALS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, FLUORINE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE DOCUMENTED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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