MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- ETHYL ACETATE AR  -- 6810-00-245-6695
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ETHYL ACETATE AR
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-245-6695
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:ETHYL ACETATE  (SARA III)
CAS:141-78-6
RTECS #:AH5425000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
OSHA PEL:400 PPM
ACGIH TLV:400 PPM; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:INH:IRRITNT TO NOSE/RESP TRCT;ING:CAUSES
    DIARRHEA,SORE THROAT;SKIN:DEFATS,IRRIT,EYES:IRRITATION.

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED;INGEST:IF
    SWALLOWED,GIVE TWO GLASSES OF WATER & INDUCE VOMIT.NOTHING BY MOUTH
    IF UNCON;SKIN/EYE EXPOSURE:RMV CONTMNTD CLOTHG.WASH SKIN W/SOAP &
    H*2O .FLUSH SKIN/EYES W/LG H*2O;GET MED HELPIMMEDIATLY

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:=-4.4C, 24.F
Autoignition Temp:=427.C, 800.6F
Lower Limits:2.2
Upper Limits:11.0
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICALS,FOAM,CO*2;WATER SPRAY TO KEEP EXPOSD
    CANS COOL
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE H*20 TO COOL EXPD CONTRS. USE SCBA & FULL
    PROT.CLTHG.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ABOVE FLASH POINT,VAP-AIR MIXTURES ARE
    EXPLOSIVE WITHIN FLAMMABLE LIMITS;AUTO IGN TEMP:427C(800F)

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

Spill Release Procedures:RMV IGN SOURCES.VENT AREA.USE RESP PROTCTION &
    PROTCTV CLOTHG.KEEP OUT OF SURF H*2O,SEWRS/CONFND AREAS;SM
    SPILL:ABSORB W/PAPER TOWELS.EVVAP UNDER FUME HOOD THEN BURN
    CAREFULLY;LG SPILL:DIKE AREA.CONTA IN & RECOVER SPILL IF POSS;SHOVL
    RESDUEINTO DRUMS

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTCT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.STORE
    IN COOL,DRY WELL VNTLTD AREA AWAY FM ING/HEAT SOURCES,OXIDZG
    MATL.OUTSIDE OR DETACHED SORAGE IS PREFERRED.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARKS,FLAMES.KEEP CONTNRS
    CLOSED.USE W/ADEQUATE VENT.AVOID BRTHG DUST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
    HNDLG.VOND/GROUND CONTNRS WHEN TRNSFRG MATERL.USE NON-SPARKG TYPE
    TOOL & EQUIP.

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

Respiratory Protection:FULL FACE RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MR DATED:22 AUG 85,CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD.

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

HCC:F2
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=77.2C, 171.F
Vapor Pres:76
Vapor Density:3.0
Spec Gravity:0.9
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:6(BUT ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID.PLEASANT FRUITY ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS,STRONG ALKALIES/ACIDS.NITRATES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO*2 WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HEAT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO
    INSTBLTY.SLOWLY DECOMPOSED BY MOISTR

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

Waste Disposal Methods:LG SPILL & LOT SIZES OF HAZ WASTE CAN BE
    ATOMIZED IN A RCRA APPRVD COMBUSTION CHAMBER OR DISPOSED OF IN A
    RCRA APROVED LAND FILL FACILITY.DO NOT FLUSH TO SEWER.ENSURE
    COMPLIANCE W/FED,STATE, & LOCAL R EGS; REPORTABLE QTY
    (RQ)(CWA/CERCLA);5000LBS

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.