ALDRICH CHEMICAL COMPANY -- HEXAFLUOROBENZENE 99% H870-6  -- 6810-00N014453
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HEXAFLUOROBENZENE 99% H870-6
MSDS Date:07/12/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N014453
=== 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:BENZENE, HEXAFLUORO- (HEXAFLUOROBENZENE, 99%)
CAS:392-56-3
RTECS #:DA3050000
Fraction by Wt: 99%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LC50:(IHL,MUS) 95 GM/M3/2H
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION OR
    INGESTION. VAPOR OR MIST IS IRRITATING TO THE EYES, SKIN, MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION.
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: IMMEDIATELY WASH WITH SOAP AND COPIOUS
    AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE
    ARTIFICI AL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
    CALL MD. INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:50.0F,10.0C
Extinguishing Media:CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, ALCOHOL OR POLYMER FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA AND PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONT W/SKIN & EYES. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL
    FIRE-EXPSD CNTNRS. FLAMMABLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAP MAY TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO
    SOURCE OF IGNIT & FLASH BACK. CNTNR EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR UNDER FIRE
    CNDTNS. EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVAC AREA. SHUT OFF ALL SOURCES OF IGNIT. WEAR
    NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS/HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER
    W/DRY-LIME/SAND/SODA ASH. PLACE IN COVERED CNTNRS USING
    NON-SPARKING TOOLS & TRANSPORT OU TDOORS. VENT AREA & WASH SPILL
    SITE AFTER PICKUP.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE VAP. KEEP TIGHTLY CLSD.
    KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT/SPARKS/OPEN FLAME. REFRIG BEFORE OPENING. CNTNR
    SHOULD BE OPENED ONLY BY A QUALIFIED PERS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR CLOTHING. IRRITANT.
    USE NONSPARKING TOOLS.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE
    BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, SMOKING OR USING SANITARY FACILITIES .
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:178F,81C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:38.7F,3.7C
Spec Gravity:1.612
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=================  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, CO*2 & HYDROGEN
    FLUORIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
    AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER BUT EXERT EXTRA CARE IN IGNITING AS THIS
    MATL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
    STATE AND LOCAL LAWS.

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