J T BAKER INC -- ISOBUTYL ALCOHOL, 9048 -- 6810-00N048351 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ISOBUTYL ALCOHOL, 9048
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N048351
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
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:ISOBUTYL ALCOHOL  (SARA III)
CAS:78-83-1
RTECS #:NP9625000
Fraction by Wt: 99-100%
OSHA PEL:100 PPM
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL, RAT) 2460 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: HEADACHE, NAUSEA,
    VOMITING, DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS, IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY
    TRACT, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, MAY CAUSE NARCOSIS. SKIN: IRRITATION,
    PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS. EYE S: IRRITATION, MAY
    CAUSE TEMPORARY CORNEAL DAMAGE. INGESTION: HEADACHE, NAUSEA,
    VOMITING, DIZZINESS, (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION. TARGET
    ORGANS: EYES, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, LUNGS. CHRONIC: NONE IDENTIFIED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:INGEST: CALL MD. IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE
    AMOUNTS OF WATER. INDUCE VOMITING. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF
    NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT, GIVE OX YGEN. SKIN: IN CASE OF CONTACT, FLUSH SKIN WITH
    WATER. EYES: IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:80.6F,27.0C
Lower Limits:1.6%
Upper Limits:10.9%
Extinguishing Media:USE ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
    (WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE.)
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP .
    MOVE CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK. USE WATER
    TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CNTNRS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS MAY FLOW ALONG SURF TO DISTANT
    IGNITION SOURCES & FLASH BACK. CLSD CNTNRS EXPOSED TO HEAT MAY
    EXPLODE. CONTACT W/STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT CLTHG.
    SHUT OFF IGNIT SOURCES; NO FLARES, SMKNG OR FLAMES IN AREA. STOP
    LEAK IF YOU CAN DO SO W/OUT RISK. USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPS.
    TAKE UP W/SAND/OTHER N ON-COMBUST ABSORB MATL & PLACE INTO CNTNR
    (SUPDAT)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED, FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE AREA.
    BOND & GROUND CNTNRS WHEN TRANSFERRING LIQUID.
Other Precautions:FLAMMABLE. CAUSES IRRITATION. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR
    INHALED. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME. AVOID CONTACT WITH
    EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING VAPOR. USE WITH ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD RESP PROT REQD IF AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV. AT CONCENTRATIONS UP TO 1000 PPM,
    NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD CHEM CARTRIDGE RESP W/ORGANIC VAP CARTRIDGE IS
    RECOMMENDED. ABOVE THIS LEVEL , A NIOSH/MSHA SCBA IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM AND APRON ARE RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL PROC:FOR LATER DISPOSAL. FLUSH AREA WITH WATER. J.T. BAKER
    SOLUSORB SOLVENT ABSORBENT IS RECOMMENDED FOR SPILLS OF THIS
    PRODUCT.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:226F,108C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-162F,-108C
Vapor Pres:9 @ 20C
Vapor Density:2.5
Spec Gravity:0.80 (H*2O=1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:2 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:MODERATE (1-10%)
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID. ALCOHOL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

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

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS
    WASTE NUMBER: U140 (TOXIC WASTE).

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