MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- ACETIC ANHYDRIDE AR -- 6810-00-063-6992
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:ACETIC ANHYDRIDE AR MSDS Date:01/01/1987 FSC:6810 NIIN:00-063-6992 === Responsible Party === Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION Address:PARIS BYPASS Box:M City:PARIS State:KY ZIP:40361 Country:US Info Phone Num:314-982-5000 Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000 CAGE:62910 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG State:NJ ZIP:08865 Country:US Phone:908-859-2151 CAGE:62910 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:ACETIC ANHYDRIDE (SARA III) CAS:108-24-7 RTECS #:AK1925000 Fraction by Wt: >99% OSHA PEL:C 5 PPM ACGIH TLV:C 5 PPM; 9192 EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== Effects of Overexposure:INH:NOSE,THROAT,LUNGS IRRIT/DAMAGE;ING:CORR,NAUSEA,VOMIT;SKIN:CORR,REDNESS;EYES:CORR,BURN S,IMPRD VIS ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H*2O. EYES:FLUSH W. H*2O. INGESTED:DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point:49C(120F)-CC Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:390C Lower Limits:2.9 Upper Limits:10.3 Extinguishing Media:CO*2,DRY CHEM,WATER SPRAY OR ALCOHOL FOAM(NFPA) Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL CONTR. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAP FM EXPLSV MIXTURE W/AIR >48C(118F).EXPLOSION HAZ WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:RMV IGN SOURCES.VENTILT AREA.USE PROTCTV EQUIP/CLOTHG:SM SPILL:ABSORB ON PAPER TOWEL,EVAP IN FUME HOOD THEN BURN PAPER CAREFULLY;LG SPILL:DIKE FAR AHEAD.ABSORB W/VERMICLT,EARTH,DRY SAND,ETC.SHOVEL INT O COVERD DRUMS.PUMP DIKED LIQ TO SALVAGETANK. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINERS,STORED IN COOL,DRY,VENTILATED AREA.PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.ISOLATE FM INCOMPATIBLE MATL,HEAT & SUNLIGHT,ETC. Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAP.KEEP CONTNR CLOSED.USE W/ADEQ VENT.DO NOT GET IN EYES,SKIN,OR ON CLOTHING.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLG.KEEP AWAY FM HEAT/FLAME. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV. Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE WASH STATION Supplemental Safety and Health MSDS FM MFR DATED:JAN 1985 WHICH COMPLIES W/OSHA HAZ COMM STD;CWA RQ: 1000 LBS; STORAGE:OUTSIDE OR DETACHED STG IS PREFERRED.INSIDE STG SHOULD BE IN FLAMM LIQS STG RM/CABINET. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== HCC:F6 Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:140C(284F) Vapor Pres:4.0 Vapor Density:3.5 Spec Gravity:1.08 Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.46(ETHER=1) Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQ W/STRONG ACETIC(VINEGAR) ODOR. ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES OXIDIZERS,ALCOHOLS,AMINES & STRONG CAUSTICS. Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS ACETIC ACID FUMES & GIVES CARBON MONOXIDE/DIOXIDE ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:LG SPILL & LOT SIZE CAN BE COLLECTED & ATOMIZED IN A SUITABLE COMBUSTION CHAMBER EQUIPPED WITH AN APPROPRIATE EFFLUENT GAS CLEANING DEVICE OR DISPOSE OF AS HAZARDOUS WASTE IN RCRA APPROVED LANDFILL.EN SURE COMPLIANCE W/FED,LOCAL & STATE REGS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.