POLYSCIENCES, INC. -- PROPYLENE OXIDE  -- 6810-00F000206
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PROPYLENE OXIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F000206
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:POLYSCIENCES, INC.
Emergency Phone Num:215/343-6484
CAGE:DO539
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:POLYSCIENCES INC
Address:400 VALLEY RD
Box:City:WARRINGTON
State:PA
ZIP:18976
Country:US
Phone:215-343-6484
CAGE:32939
Company Name:POLYSCIENCES, INC.
Address:400 VALLEY RD.
City:WARRINGTON
State:PA
ZIP:18976
Phone:215-343-6484
CAGE:DO539

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

Ingred Name:PROPYLENE OXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:75-56-9
RTECS #:TZ2975000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:100 PPM
ACGIH TLV:20 PPM; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:MILD DEPRESSION OF CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM-LUNG
    IRRITATION.

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

First Aid:EYES AND SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MIN. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, WATCH BANDS, RINGS,
    ETC. FOR EYES GET MEDICAL ATTN. INHALATION: IF ILL EFFECTS ARE
    EXPERIENCED,  REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE ARTIF RESP.

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

Flash Point:< -20F T.C.C.
Lower Limits:3.1
Upper Limits:37.0
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IN ADVANCED MASSIVE FIRES, FIRE FIGHTING
    SHOULD BE DONE FROM SAFE DISTANCE OR PROTECTED LOCATION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:IF A LEAK OR SPILL HAS NOT IGNITED, USE WATER
    SPRAY TO DISPENSE THE VAPORS. WASH DOWWITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
    WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL AREA. DO NOT EXPOSE
    DRUMS TO DIRECT SUN RAYS FOR EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
    STORAGFACILITY SHOULD BE INSULATED AGNST FIRE EXPOSURE.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. AVOID EYE CONTACT WITH VAPOR
    AND EYE & SKIN CONTACT WITH LIQUID OR DILUTIONS OF LIQUID.

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

Respiratory Protection:100PPM-2%:FULL FACE AND CANISTER; >2%:SELF
    CONTAINED BREATHING APPAR
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT TO CONTROL TO 100PPM OR LESS
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GAS TIGHT GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health
PAUL VALLEY INDUSTRIAL PARK  WARRINGTON, PA  18976

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:93.6F
Vapor Pres:490
Vapor Density:2.0
Solubility in Water:59%
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, CHARACTERISTIC ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0.83

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

ACID-BASE OXIDIZING MATERIAL
Stability Condition to Avoid:ACID AND BASE TYPE CATALYSTS
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:CONTACT WITH HIGHLY ACTIVE CATALYTIC
    SURFACES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WATER SPRAY MAY BE USED TO FLUSH SPILLS AWAY AND
    TO DILUTE SPILLS TO NON-FLAMMABLE.

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