WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC -- PETROLEUM ETHER -- 6850-00D005001 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PETROLEUM ETHER
MSDS Date:09/13/1995
FSC:6850
NIIN:00D005001
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC
Address:5100 W HENRIETTA RD
Box:92912
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692
Country:US
Info Phone Num:716-359-2502
Emergency Phone Num:716-359-2502
Preparer's Name:MICHAEL RASZEJA
CAGE:63759
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC
Address:5100 W HENRIETTA RD
Box:92912
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692-9012
Country:US
Phone:(716) 359-2502
CAGE:63759

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

Ingred Name:PETROLEUM ETHER (VM&P NAPHTHA) (LIGROINE)
CAS:8032-32-4
RTECS #:OI6180000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:300 PPM
ACGIH TLV:300 PPM; 9495

Ingred Name:PENTANE
CAS:109-66-0
RTECS #:RZ9450000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:600 PPM/750STEL;9495

Ingred Name:HEXANE (N-HEXANE) (CERCLA)
CAS:110-54-3
RTECS #:MN9275000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:500 PPM
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM; 9495
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:PEL-300 PPM TWA (PER MSDS)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE INHALATION OR INGESTION MAY
    CAUSE CNS DEPRESSION. ASPIRATION MAY CAUSE CHEMICAL PNEUMONIA.
    INGESTION MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF MOUTH &
    THROAT. CONTACT WITH SKIN & EYES MAY CAUS E IRRITATION. CHRONIC:
    NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED/INGESTED (CNS DEPRESSION)-DROWSINESS,
    DIZZINESS, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, INCOORDINATION,
    UNCONSCIOUSNESS. INGESTED-IRRITATION OF MOUTH, THROAT.
    SKIN-IRRITATION, REDNESS, DEFATTING, DRYING.  EYES-IRRITATION,
    TEARING, PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:IN ALL CASES GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
    15 MINUTES, LIFT LIDS. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. FLUSH WITH
    LOTS OF WATER. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. ADMINISTER OXYGEN OR
    ARTIF ICIAL RESPIRATION AS NEEDED. INGESTED-IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE
    WATER OR MILK. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:-70F,-57C
Lower Limits:1.0
Upper Limits:6.0
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM. WATER MAY BE
    INEFFECTIVE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER; USE
    WATER TO DISPERSE VAPORS IN EARLY STAGES OF FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DANGEROUS. EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE WHEN
    EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME; CAN REACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZING
    MATERIALS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROPER SAFETY EQUIPMENT. ELIMINATE ALL
    SOURCES OF IGNITION. VENTILATE AREA. ABSORB WITH INERT MATERIAL AND
    PLACE IN A CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE AWAY FROM
    INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS AND SOURCES OF IGNITION. KEEP CONTAINER
    TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT FLUSH TO SEWER, DANGER OF EXPLOSION. MAY FORM
    EXPLOSIVE PEROXIDES. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES & CLOTHES. USE
    WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. ALCOHOLIC
    BEVERAGE ENHANCES TO XIC EFFECTS OF THIS PRODUCT.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
    OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH
    ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE OR AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS
    REQUIRED. USE IAW  29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE EXPLOSION-PROOF MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR
    LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:SMOCK, APRON, EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY
    SHOWER, VENTILATION HOOD, FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS PRESENTED BY CAGE 63759 FOR CONTRACT NUMBER MDA414-96-P3456.

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:95.0F,35.0C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-99F,-73C
Vapor Pres:40
Vapor Density:3.4
Spec Gravity:0.619
Evaporation Rate & Reference:10 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID; GASOLINE OR KEROSNENE-LIKE
    ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, HEAT, FLAME, SOME FORMS OF
    PLASTICS/RUBBER/COATINGS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT AND SUNLIGHT CAUSE INSTABILITY. LONG
    STANDING OR AGING MAY PROMOTE EXPLOSIVE PEROXIDE FORMATION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC GASES AND VAPORS SUCH AS CARBON
    MONOXIDE MAY BE RELEASED IN A FIRE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:MAY BE COLLECTED AS RCRA HAZWASTE (D001).
    DISSOLVE IN AN ALCOHOL OF GREATER MOLECULAR WEIGHT THAN BUTYL
    ALCOHOL, THEN INCINERATED IN A SUITABLE COMBUSTION CHAMBER. THIS
    METHOD SUITABLE ONLY FOR CATALO GUE SIZE QUANTITIES.

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