ACROS ORGANICS -- HEXYL ALCOHOL  -- 6810-01-049-0991
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HEXYL ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:05/05/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-049-0991
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ACROS ORGANICS
Address:711 FORBES AVENUE
City:PITTSBURG
State:PA
ZIP:15219-6701
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-227-6701
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 CHEMTREC
CAGE:GO467
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ACROS ORGANICS
Address:711 FORBES AVE
City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15219-5000
Country:US
Phone:800-227-6701
CAGE:GO467
Company Name:CHESAPEAKE ASSOC. ENT.
Address:22 NEWPORT DR
Box:City:FOREST HILL
State:MD
ZIP:21050
Country:US
Phone:410-838-0260
CAGE:7R834
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
Address:52 FADEM ROAD.DOMESTIC DIVISION
City:SPRINGFIELD
State:NJ
ZIP:07081
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:94480

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

Ingred Name:HEXANOL
CAS:111-27-3
RTECS #:MQ4025000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION OF VAPORS MAY CAUSE 
    RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION AND/OR
    BURNS TO EYES. NO DATA GIVEN FOR INGESTION. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED
    BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUEPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED-COUGHING, WHEEZING, SHORTNESS OF
    BREATH. EYES-BURNING SENSATION, PAIN, TEARING. SKIN-REDNESS, RASH,
    DISCOMFORT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY. IF
    SYMPTOMS PRESENT, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN-FLUSH SKIN WITH
    PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MEDCIAL ATTENTION IF
    SYMPTOMS PERSIST.  EYES-FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:140F,60C
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL
    FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. ABSORB
    MATERIAL IN VERMICULITE OR OTHER SUITABLE ABSORBANT MATERIAL AND
    PLACE IN A CONTAINER. DISCHARGE, TREATMENT, OR DISPOSAL MAY BE
    SUBJECT TO LOCAL, STATE AND FE DERAL REGULATIONS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE AWAY FROM
    SOURCES OF IGNITION AND STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Other Precautions:CLASSIFIED AS A COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID (FOR STORAGE).

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

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
    OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR
    AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IN ACCORDANCE
    WITH 29 CFR 1910.13 4 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO
    MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:PVC.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES OR FACESHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SHOULD BE WORN.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS WAS ORIGINALLY WRITTEN BY ACROS ORGANICS, WAS MODIFIED BY FISHER
    12/94 AND USED AS "THEIR" MSDS. MSDS PRESENTED BY CAGE 7R834 FOR
    CONTRACT NUMBER SP0450-95-95M8777.

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

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:315F,157C
Vapor Pres:0.75 MM HG
Spec Gravity:0.82
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COMBUSTION WILL PRODUCE CARBON
    MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF BY INCINERATION OR CONTRACT WITH
    LICENSED CHEMICAL DISPOSAL COMPANY. DISPOSE OF IAW APPLICABLE
    LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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