ALDRICH CHEMICAL COMPANY -- 1,2-PROPANEDIOL, 99%, 13436-8  -- 6810-00N014647
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:1,2-PROPANEDIOL, 99%, 13436-8
MSDS Date:08/02/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N014647
=== 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:1,2-PROPANEDIOL, 99%.
CAS:57-55-6
RTECS #:TY2000000
Fraction by Wt: 99%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE SUPP DATA
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: HARMFUL IF INHALED OR
    SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE EYE & SKIN IRRITATION. EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE: GI
    DISTURBANCES, NAUSEA, HEADACHE AND VOMITING. CNS DEPRESSION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:SKIN: FLUSH WITH WATER. EYES: CONTAMINATION OF EYES SHOULD BE
    TREATED BY IMMEDIATE AND PROLONGED IRRIGATION WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS
    OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CALL
    MD.  INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .

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

Flash Point:225F,107C
Lower Limits:2.6%
Upper Limits:12.5%
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY. CO2, 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.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL
    SAFETY GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. ABSORB ON
    SAND OR VERMICULITE AND PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL.
    VENTILATE AREA AND WASH S PILL 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. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING.
    HYGROSCOPIC.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, MASK, SAFETY SHOWER AND
    EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, SMOKING OR USING SANITARY FACILITIES .
Supplemental Safety and Health
LD50-LC50 MIX: LD50:(ORL,RAT) 20 GM/KG, (IPR,RAT) 6660 MG/KG, (SCU,RAT)
    22500 MG/KG, (IV,RAT) 6423 MG/KG, (IMS,RAT) 14 GM/KG, (ORL,MUS) 22
    GM/KG, (IPR,MUS) 9718 MG/KG, (SCU,MUS) 17370 MG/KG, (IV,MUS)  6630
    MG/KG, (ORL,DOG) 22 GM/KG, (IV,DOG) 26 GM/KG, (ORL,RBT) 18500
    MG/KG, (SKN,RBT) 20800 MG/KG, (ORL,GPG) 18350 MG/KG.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:369F,187C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-76F,-60C
Vapor Pres:0.08 @ 20C
Vapor Density:2.62
Spec Gravity:1.036
Appearance and Odor:VISCOUS COLORLESS LIQUID.

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

ACID CHLORIDES, ACID ANHYDRIDES, OXIDIZING AGENTS, CHLOROFORMATES &
    REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF: CO & CO2.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL WITH A COMBUSTIBLE
    SOLVENT AND BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
    AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL LAWS.

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