ARC CHEMICAL DIV BALCHEM CORP. -- ETHYLENE OXIDE  -- 6830-00-291-5007
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ETHYLENE OXIDE
MSDS Date:12/15/1992
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-291-5007
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ARC CHEMICAL DIV BALCHEM CORP.
Address:RTE 6 & 284
Box:180
City:SLATE HILL
State:NY
ZIP:10973
Country:US
Info Phone Num:914-355-2891 914-355-6314(FAX)
Emergency Phone Num:914-355-2891 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:GEORGE VAIL
CAGE:BALCH
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ARC CHEMICAL DIV BALCHEM CORP.
Address:RTE 6 & 284
Box:180
City:SLATE HILL
State:NY
ZIP:10973
Country:US
Phone:914-355-2891 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:BALCH

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

Ingred Name:ETHYLENE OXIDE (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)
CAS:75-21-8
RTECS #:KX2450000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 PPM; SEE 1910.1047
ACGIH TLV:1 PPM, A2; 9495
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 72 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES:MAY CAUSE SEVERE
    IRRITATION,CORNEAL INJURY(POSSIBLY PERMANENT).SKIN:LIQUID MAY CAUSE
    FROSTBITE AND SEVERE IRRITATION.MAY BE DERMALLY ABSORBED IN HARMFUL
    AMOUNTS.INGEST:MAY CAUSE SEVERE GI TRACT I RRITATION.INHAL:MAY
    CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION AND CNS DEPRESSION.CHRONIC:SEE SUPPL
    DATA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS E	       [75-21-8] WHICH
    IS LISTED BY NTP AND IARC AND REGULATED BY OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN:(REACTIONS MAY BE
    DELAYED)BLISTERING,BURNS,EDEMA,VESCICLE FORMATION,SEVERE
    DERMATITIS.SKIN
    ABSORPTION:HEADACHE,DIZZINESS,NAUSEA,VOMITING.INHAL:HEADACHE,VOMITI
    NG,CYANOSIS,DROWSINESS,WEAKNESS,INCOO RDINATION,SALIVATION,LABORED
    BREATHING.INGEST:(UNLIKELY ROUTE OF ENTRY)ABDOMINAL
    PAIN,NAUSEA,VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING
    SKIN,LIVER,KIDNEY,ADRENAL,NERVE OR RESPIRATORY AILMENTS MAY BE AT
    INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH SOAP AND
    WATER.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.GET MEDI CAL ATTENTION.INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE
    VOMITING.GET PROMPT QUALIFIED MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:<0F,<-18C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:804F
Lower Limits:3
Upper Limits:100
Extinguishing Media:SMALL FIRES:CARBON DIOXIDE,DRY CHEMICAL.LARGER
    FIRES:POLYMER OR ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER
    FOG.FLUSH AREA WITH WATER AFTER FIRE EXTINGUISHED
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:**FLAMMABLE - EXPLOSIVE** FIRE CONDITIONS
    MAY EVOLVE TOXIC FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:**ETHYLENE OXIDE GAS LEAK IS AN EMERGENCY**
    USE PROPER RESIRATORY AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.ELIMINATE SOURCES OF
    IGNITION.EVACUATE AREA.CALL 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC).
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.KEEP AWAY FROM
    HEAT,SPARKS,FLAMES AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES.AVOID BREATHING
    VAPORS.AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT.

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

Respiratory Protection:WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ARE LACKING OR IN
    ENCLOSED SPACES USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:USE EXPLOSION-PROOF LOCAL EXHAUST(LABORATORY FUME HOOD).
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,AS NEEDED.PROVIDE A
    LOCAL EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS.SEPERATE WORK CLOTHES FROM STREET
    CLOTHES.LAUNDER WORK CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.KEEP FOOD OUT OF THE WORK
    AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
TO SUPRESS VAPORS USE 100:1(WATER:ETHYLENE OXIDE).CHRONIC HEALTH
    HAZARDS:SKIN-SENSITIZATION;EYES-CATARACT
    FORMATION;INHAL-CHROMOSOMAL ABERRATIONS,PERIPHERAL NEUROTOXIC
    EFFECTS,NUMBING OF THE SENSE OF  SMELL;INGEST-ANEMIA,LIVER,ADRENAL
    AND KIDNEY DAMAGE.

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

HCC:G8
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:51.0F,10.6C
Vapor Pres:1094
Vapor Density:1.5
Spec Gravity:0.871
pH:7
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:72 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:GAS/LIQUID;COLORLESS;SWEET ETHER-LIKE ODOR(ODOR
    THRESHOLD=700PPM)

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SELF-POLYMERIZING
    CATALYSTS(EG.K,SNCL(ANH),AL,FE,ALCOHOLS,MERCAPTANS,CU,OXIDES OF
    ALUMINUM OR IRON).
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERTURES ABOVE 85F,SOURCES OF
    IGNITION.EXPLOSIVELY DECOMPOSES ABOVE 800F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE,CARBON MONOXIDE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:SELF-POLYMERIZING
    CATALYSTS(EG.K,SNCL(ANH),AL,FE,ALCOHOLS,MERCAPTANS,CU,OXIDES OF
    ALUMINUM OR IRON).

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.RCRA CODE IS U115.

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