J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO -- NAPHTHALENE  -- 6810-00-984-9787
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NAPHTHALENE
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-984-9787
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-JTBAKER
Emergency Phone Num:(201) 859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTR)
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:NAPHTHALENE  (SARA III)
CAS:91-20-3
RTECS #:QJ0525000
Fraction by Wt: 90- 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:10 PPM/15 STEL
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM/15 STEL; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 1780 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- EYE/SKIN:IRRITATION.
    INHALATION:NONE IDENTIFIED. SKIN ABSORPTION:MAY BE HARMFUL.
    ORAL:HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS, GASTROINTESTINAL
    IRRITATION. CHRONIC- NONE IDENTIFIED.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF EYE AND SKIN. ORALLY MAY CAUSE
    HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS, GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. SKIN:WASH WITH
    SOAP & WATER. EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS
    OPEN. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.
    ORAL:DO N OT INDUCE VOMITING. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:190F,88C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:979F
Lower Limits:0.9
Upper Limits:5.9
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, FOAM/DRY CHEMICAL. WATER SPRAY
    MAY BE USED TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL & FLUSH SPILLS
    AWAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
    NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT MAY
    EXPLODE. CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SHUT OFF
    IGNITION SOURCES. VENTILATE AREA. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY
    PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND COVER; REMOVE FROM
    AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH W ATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE- KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY
    CLOSED IN COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS OR
    FLAME.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OR DUSTS. DO NOT GET IN EYES,
    ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING OR DRINKING. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING PROMPTLY. KEEP OUT
    OF REACH OF C HILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:AT CONCENTRATIONS UP TO 500 PPM, A CHEMICAL
    CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE IS RECOMMENDED.
    ABOVE THIS LEVEL, USE NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION IS REQUIRED. LOCAL EXHAUST
    MAY BE REQUIRED IF WORK AREA IS NOT VENTED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES/FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. OTHER EQUIPMENT
    AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED
    CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:424F,218C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:176F,80C
Vapor Pres:0.05 @ 20C
Vapor Density:4.42
Spec Gravity:1.14
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE SOLID, ODOR OF MOTH BALL

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME, OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. REPORTABLE QUANTITY IS 100 LBS.

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