SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG.CORP -- PETROLEUM ETHER  -- 6810-00-753-4990
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PETROLEUM ETHER
MSDS Date:01/01/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-753-4990
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG.CORP
Address:14422 S.SAN PEDRO ST.
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:213-516-8000 OR 714-864-2310
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300
Preparer's Name:C.A.EISENHARD
CAGE:63415
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415

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

Ingred Name:PETROLEUM ETHER
CAS:8030-30-6
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:100 PPM
OSHA PEL:100 PPM

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HAZARDOUS LIQUID AND VAPORS. MAY CAUSE
    HEMORRGHAGES INTO VITAL ORAGANS. INHALATION: ANESTHETIC EFFECTS,
    INTOXICATION. INGESTION: NARCOSIS, DROWSINESS. SKIN:MILD
    IRRITATION. CHRONIC: INCREASED SUSCEPTI BILITY TO ALCOHOL,
    DERMATITIS.
Effects of Overexposure:INTOXICATION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, COMA, VOMITING,
    DROWSINESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, PULMONARY EDEMA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ALCOHOLISM.

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

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
    EYE CONTACT:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL HELP. SKIN
    CONTACT:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET MED ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS
    PERSIS T. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, GETMEDICAL HELP
    IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:-50F ESTIMATED
Lower Limits:1.1
Upper Limits:5.9
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONFINED MATERIAL MAY EXPLODE UPON
    HEATING.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. VENTILATE THE
    AREA. ABSORB ON INERT MATERIAL. STORE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, WELL VENTILATED AREA.
    KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES.
Other Precautions:USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING OR CLEANING EMPTY
    CONTAINERS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC VAPOR OR
    SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR OR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF
    OVER TLV
Ventilation:MECHANICAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH, QUICK DRENCH SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE WHILE WORKING WITH
    THIS PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:F1
Boiling Pt:=30.C, 86.F
B.P. Text:86.0F,30.0C
Vapor Pres:760 MMHG
Vapor Density:2.5
Spec Gravity:0.642
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:>1 (BU AC =1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO LIGHT YELLOW LIQUID, ETHER ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:IGNITION SOURCES, HIGH TEMPERATURES, HOT
    SURFACES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE

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

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

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