WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC -- ETHYL ACETATE -- 6810-00D005403 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ETHYL ACETATE
MSDS Date:08/02/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D005403
=== 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:800-424-9300 CHEMTREC
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:ETHYL ACETATE (CERCLA)
CAS:141-78-6
RTECS #:AH5425000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:400 PPM
ACGIH TLV:400 PPM; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 11000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF
    EYES, GUMS & RESPIRATORY PASSAGES AND IS MILDLY NARCOTIC. ON
    PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURES, IT CAUSES CONJUNCTIVAL
    IRRITATION/CORNEAL CLOUDING; IT MAY CAUSE DERMATI TIS. HIGH
    CONCENTRATIONS HAVE A NARCOTIC EFFECT AND MAY CAUSE CONGESTION OF
    LIVER & KIDNEYS.
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-WEAKNESS, DROWSINESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS,
    DIZZINESS. EYES-IRRITATION, CORNEAL CLOUDING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, LIFT LIDS. SKIN-FLUSH
    WITH WATER. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. ADMINISTER OXYGEN OR
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION AS NEEDED. INGESTED-IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE 1-2
    GLASSES MILK  OR WATER, INDUCE VOMITING AND CALL PHYSICIAN. NEVER
    GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:24.0F,-4.4C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:800F
Lower Limits:2.0
Upper Limits:11.5
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL-SMALL FIRES; FOAM OR
    WATER FOG-LARGE FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL FIRE FIGHTER'S PROTECTIVE GEAR. USE WATER TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY PRODUCE
    HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS; CAN REACT WITH OXIDIZERS. VAPORS
    MAY TRAVEL TO IGNITION SOURCE & IGNITE OR EXPLODE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. ABSORB ON
    VERMICULITE, SAND, SOIL OR OTHER NON-REACTIVE ABSORBENT MATERIAL
    AND PLACE INA SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL BY INCINERATION. KEEP
    OUT OF SEWRS AND WATER  WAYS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE AWAY FROM
    SOURCE OF IGNITION AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. WASH THOROUGHLY
    AFTER HANDLING.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS AND OPEN FLAME. KEEP
    CONTAINER CLOSED. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID BREATHING
    VAPOR. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT WITH SKIN. REMOVE AND
    WASH CONTAMINATED CLO THING.

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

Respiratory Protection:IN THE LABORATORY WORK IN VENTILATION HOOD. AN
    NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE
    AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY USE.
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:LAB COAT, APRON, EYE WASH STATION, 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-P9953.

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

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:171F,77C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-119F,-84C
Vapor Pres:76
Vapor Density:3.04
Spec Gravity:0.9018
Evaporation Rate & Reference:7.5 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:MODERATE(7.5G/100ML)
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, VOLATILE LIQUID; CHARATERISITC FRAGRANT,
    FRUITY ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALI, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, NITRATES, ACIDS, WATER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE AND HEAT. IGNITION
    SOURCES. SLOWLY DECOMPOSED BY MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION OR BURNING EMITS
    CARBON DIOXIDE AND CARBON MONOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCHARGE, TREATMENT OR DISPOSAL MAY BE SUBJECT
    TO LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DIPOSE OF IN AN APPROVED
    INCINERATOR OR CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE.
    MATERIAL MAY BE RECOVE RED BY DISTILLATION FOR REUSE.

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