ASHLAND CHEMICAL COMPANY;INDUST.CHEM&SOLVENTS -- HEPTANE  -- 6810-00-955-9245
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HEPTANE
MSDS Date:05/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-955-9245
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL COMPANY;INDUST.CHEM&SOLVENTS
Box:2219
City:COLUMBUS
State:OH
ZIP:43216
Country:US
Info Phone Num:614-889-3333
Emergency Phone Num:606-324-1133
CAGE:5A188
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
Address:5200 PAUL BLAZEL MEMORIAL PARKWAY
Box:City:DUBLIN
State:OH
ZIP:43017
Country:US
Phone:614-889-4505
CAGE:5A188

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

Ingred Name:N-HEPTANE
CAS:142-82-5
RTECS #:MI7700000
Fraction by Wt: >95.0%
OSHA PEL:500 PPM/500 STEL
ACGIH TLV:400 PPM/500STEL;9293

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF EYES,SKIN
    RESPIRATOR G.I.TRACT,CNS
    EFFECTS,DIZZINESS,WEAKNESS,NAUSEA,HEADACHE. CHRONIC:CNS EFFECTS
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:IRRITATION. SKIN:MODERATE
    IRRITATION,DEFATTING,DERMATITIS. INHALATION:RESPIRATORY
    IRRITATION,CNS EFFECTS,DIZZINESS,WEAKNESS,NAUSEA,HEADACHE
    INGEST:G.I.TRACT IRRITATION,NAUSEA,VOMITING & DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
    WORSEN.

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

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER,GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    SKIN:WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP & WATER. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING;KEEP
    WARM.GET MEDI CAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:20F/-6.7C
Lower Limits:1.1
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
    AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEVER USE WELDING OR CUTTING TORCH ON OR
    NEAR DRUM;BECAUSE PRODUCT CAN IGNITE EXPLOSIVELY.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;REMOVE ALL
    IGNITION SOURCES.USE SUITABLE ABSORBENT MATERIALS AND RECOVER FOR
    PROPER DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
    ;AVOID IGNITION SOURCES.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
    VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE TLV/PEL
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN TO MAINTAIN TLV/PEL BELOW THE
    LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:NITRILE RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING & BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES;DO NOT BREATHE
    VAPORS/MIST
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS RECEIVED BY DGSC-SLM:APRIL 1,1988.

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:220F/93.3C
Vapor Pres:40 MMHG
Vapor Density:3.5
Spec Gravity:0.704
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:2.80 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC MATERIALS,CO*2,CO,VARIOUS
    HYDROCARBONS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGS.

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