SERAGEN DIAGNOSTICS -- 2-METHOXYETHANOL  -- 6810-00N041560
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:2-METHOXYETHANOL
MSDS Date:05/12/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N041560
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SERAGEN DIAGNOSTICS
Box:1210
City:INDIANAPOLIS
State:IN
ZIP:46206
Country:US
Info Phone Num:317-266-2080
Emergency Phone Num:317-266-2080
Preparer's Name:MICHAEL J. SULLIVAN
CAGE:DO636
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SERADYN INC - PHOTOVOLT INSTRUMENTS
Address:1200 MADISON AVE
Box:City:INDIANAPOLIS
State:IN
ZIP:46225
Country:US
Phone:800-428-4007
CAGE:47125
Company Name:SERAGEN DIAGNOSTICS
Address:PO BOX 1210
Box:1210
City:INDIANAPOLIS
State:IN
ZIP:46206
Phone:317-266-2080
CAGE:DO636

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

Ingred Name:ETHANOL,2-METHOXY-; (2-METHOXYETHANOL)
CAS:109-86-4
RTECS #:KL5775000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:25 PPM, S
ACGIH TLV:5 PPM, S

=====================  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:CHRONIC EXPO MAY CAUSE ANEMIA,
    MACROCYROSIS, STERILITY, BIRTH DEFECTS. NOTE: 2-METHOXYETHANOL
    (109-86-4) APPEARS ON THE NAVY LISTING OF OCCUPATIONAL CHEMICAL
    REPRODUCTIVE HAZARDS. SEEK CONSULTATION FR OM APPROPRIATE HEALTH
    PROFESSIONALS CONCERNING LATEST HAZARD LIST INFORMATION & SAFE
    HANDLING & (EFTS OF OVEREXP
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HTH HAZS: EXPOSURE INFORMATION . NIOSH
    RECOMMENDS THAT 2-METHOXYETHANOL BE REGARDED IN THE WORKPLACE AS
    HAVING POTENTIAL TO CAUSE ADVERSE REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS IN MALE &
    FEMALE WORKERS .
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY & CONTINUOUSLY FLUSH WITH FLOWING
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT
    BREATHING(GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP). INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:102F,39C
Lower Limits:2.3%
Upper Limits:24.5%
Extinguishing Media:"ALCOHOL" FOAM; CARBON DIOXIDE; DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. NEUTRALIZE
    SPILL &/WASHINGS WITH SODA ASH.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:OUTSIDE OR DETACHED STORAGE IS
    PREFERABLE. INSIDE STORAGE SHOULD BE IN A STANDARD FLAMMABLE LIQUID
    STORAGE ROOM OR CABINET.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGS & FULL LGTH FCSHLD
Other Protective Equipment:LABORATORY COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:255F,124C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-125F,-87C
Vapor Density:2.6
Spec Gravity:1.0
Solubility in Water:YES
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID; MILD AGREEABLE ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CAN REACT WITH OXIDIZING MATERIALS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE OR LAND FILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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