| Section 1 Identification |
| Product Number: | C2217 |
| Health: | 2 |
| Flammability | 4 |
| Reactivity | 0 |
Hazard Rating:
| Least | Slight | Moderate | High | Extreme |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
NA = Not Applicable NE = Not Established
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| Product Name: | Petroleum Ether Laboratory Grade |
| Trade/Chemical Synonyms | |
| Formula: | N/A |
| RTECS: | DE3030000 |
| C.A.S | CAS# 8032-32-4 |
| Section 2 Component Mixture |
| Sara 313 | Component | CAS Number | % | Dim | Exposure Limits: |
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Petroleum Ether | CAS# 8032-32-4 | 100% | V/V | None Established |
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| Section 3 Hazard Identification (Also
see section 11) |
| Keep away from heat and ignition sources. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapors. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed. |
| Section 4 First Aid Measures |
Keep away from heat and ignition sources. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapors. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed.
FIRST AID: SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention
EYES: Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lids occasionally. Seek Medical Aid. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen
INGESTION: Give several glasses of milk or water. Vomiting may ocur spontaneously, but DO NOT INDUCE! Never give anything by mouth to an unconcious person.
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| Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures |
| Fire Extinguisher Type: | Carbon Dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam,water spray |
| Fire/Explosion Hazards: | Vapor may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back. |
| Fire Fighting Procedure: | Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and clothing. |
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| Section 6 Accidental Release
Measures |
Remove all sources of ignition.use all personal protective equipment.use inert absorbent material and recover for disposal.
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| Section 7 Handling and
Storage |
| Store in a cool dry well ventilated area. Keep away from heat and flame. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. |
| Section 8 Exposure Controls
& Personal Protection |
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator
Other Protective Equipment:
impervious clothing to prevent exposure. Eye wash and safety showers need to be available.
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| Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties |
| Melting Point: | -40°c | Specific Gravity | 0.6
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| Boiling Point: | 35°c |
Percent Volatile by Volume: | 100% |
| Vapor Pressure: | 40 mmhg |
Evaporation Rate: | not available |
| Vapor Density: |
2.5 |
Evaporation Standard: |
not available |
| Solubility in Water: |
negligible |
Auto ignition Temperature: |
550°f |
| Appearance and Odor: |
colorless liquid w/gasoline odor |
Lower Flamm. Limit in Air: |
1.1 |
| Flash Point: |
-18°c |
Upper Flamm. Limit in Air: |
5.9 |
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| Section 10 Stability and Reactivity Information |
| Stability: yes | Conditions to Avoid: Avoid contact with heat, sparks, flames, or other sources of ignition. |
Materials to Avoid:
Nitrogen Tetroxide,strong oxidants |
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
oxides of carbon |
| Hazardous Polymerization:Will Not Occur |
| Condition to Avoid:None known |
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| Section 11
Additional Information |
| DANGER! Extremely flammable. May form explosive peroxizable crystals after long term storage. Effects of over exposure:may be poisonous if inhaled or absorbed through skin.vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation.acute:irrition of eyes,skin,mucous membranes and respiratory tract.chronic:dermatitas,conjunctivits. Target organs:upper respiratory tract and central nervous system.conditions aggravated:contact may irritate or burn skin and eyes.conditions aggravated/target organs. Persons with pre-existing eye,skin or respiratory conditions may be more susceptible |
| DOT Classification: Petroleum distillates, n.o.s., (Petroleum Ether) 3, UN1268, PGII, F.P. -57°C(-70°F) |
DOT regulations may change from time to time. Please
consult the most recent version of the relevant regulations.
| Revision No:0 | Date Entered: 9/1/2006 |
Approved by: WPF |
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