ALDRICH CHEMICAL COMPANY -- 2-METHOXYETHYL ETHER 99% M1410-2  -- 6850-00N014060
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:2-METHOXYETHYL ETHER 99% M1410-2
MSDS Date:02/20/1990
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N014060
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL COMPANY
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

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

Ingred Name:ETHER, BIS(2-METHOXYETHYL) (2-METHOXYETHYL ETHER, 99%).
CAS:111-96-6
RTECS #:KN3339000
Fraction by Wt: 99%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED,
    OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. CHRONIC:
    OVEREXPOSURE CAN CAUSE REPRODUCTIVE DISORDER(S) BASED ON TESTS WITH
    LAB ANIMALS. NIOSH RECOMMENDS THAT 2- METHOXYETHYL ETHER BE
    REGARDED IN THE WORK PLACE AS HAVING POTENTIAL TO CAUSE ADVERSE
    REPRODUCTIVE (SEE EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: EFFECTS IN MALE AND FEMALE WORKERS .
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
    WATER. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. INHAL: REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR . IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF
    BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. CALL MD. INGEST: CALL MD
    IMMEDIATELY .

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

Flash Point:158F,70C
Lower Limits:1.5%
Upper Limits:17.4%
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY. CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, ALCOHOL OR
    POLYMER FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVAC AREA. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA,
    RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. ABSORB ON SAND OR VERMICULITE
    AND PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. VENT AREA AND WASH
    SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL  PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR. KEEP TIGHTLY
    CLOSED. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT AND OPEN FLAME. STORE UNDER NITROGEN.
    STORE IN COOL DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN AND CLOTHING. POSSIBLE
    TERATOGEN. FORMS EXPLOSIVE PEROXIDES ON PROLONGED STORAGE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:V4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:324F,162C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-83F,-64C
Vapor Pres:3 @ 20C
Vapor Density:4.6
Spec Gravity:0.937
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID.

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

STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS & STRONG BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF: CO & CO*2.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:THIS COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MAY BE BURNED IN A
    CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER.
    OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS.

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