BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP/CURTIS DAVIS DIV -- ACETONITRILE  -- 6850-00F051924
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ACETONITRILE
MSDS Date:12/01/1993
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F051924
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP/CURTIS DAVIS DIV
Address:1953 S HARVEY ST
City:MUSKEGON
State:MI
ZIP:49442-6101
Country:US
Info Phone Num:616-726-3171
Emergency Phone Num:616-726-3171(US)/613-996-6666(CAN)
CAGE:BAXTE
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP/PHARMASEAL DIVISION
Address:808 HIGHWAYY 24 WEST
City:MOBERLY
State:MO
ZIP:65270
Country:US
Phone:6161-726-3171
CAGE:BAXTE
Company Name:HONEYWELL, BURDICK AND JACKSON
Address:1953 S HARVEY STREET
Box:City:MUSKEGON
State:MI
ZIP:49442-6101
Country:US
Phone:800-368-0050/800-707-4555
CAGE:2H215

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

Ingred Name:ACETONITRILE
CAS:75-05-8
RTECS #:AL7700000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:70 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:67 MG/CUM (SKIN)
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: DEATH AT HIGH
    CONCENTRATIONS. EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. INGESTION: SWALLOWING >2 OZ
    OF ACETONITRILE CAN HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE CENTRAL NERVOUS
    SYSTEM. OVEREXPOSURE: IRRITATION, CHEMICA L ASPHYXIANT. CHRONIC
    EXPOSURE CAN PRODUCE DAMAGE TO THE LIVER & KIDNEYS. (SEE SUPP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHE, WEAKNESS, NAUSEA, REDUCED PULSE RATE
    & BLOOD PRESSURE, PALE/ASHEN SKIN, SUBNORMAL TEMP, SHALLOW
    RESPIRATION, CONVULSION, COLLAPSE, IRRITATION. DIZZINESS, VOMITING,
    DROWSINESS, CHEST PAIN, UN CONSCIOUSNESS, SHOCK.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DISEASE OF LIVER, KIDNEYS, SKIN &
    CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR IF NEEDED. EYES:
    RINSE W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. INGESTION:
    NEVER INDUCE VOMITING/GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN
    UNCONSCIOUS/CONVULSING PE RSON. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
    CASES.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:42.08F
Lower Limits:3
Upper Limits:18
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, WATER MIST/FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & SCBA. HEAT
    WILL BUILD PRESSURE & RUPTURE CLOSED STORAGE CONTAINERS. (SEE SUPP)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VERY VOLATILE & EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE.
    AUTOIGNITION TEMP: 975.2F.

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

Spill Release Procedures:PROTECT FROM IGNITION. WEAR PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING & USE APPROVED RESPIRATOR EQUIPMENT. ABSORB IN AN
    ABSORBENT RECOMMENDED FOR SOLVENT SPILLS & REMOVE TO A SAFE
    LOCATION FOR DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT FROM EXTREME TEMP & DIRECT
    SUNLIGHT. STORE IN AN ACCEPTABLE PROTECTED & SECURE FLAMMABLE
    LIQUID STORAGE ROOM.
Other Precautions:GROUND & BOND METAL CONTAINERS TO MINIMIZE STATIC
    SPARKS.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE APPROVED NIOSH RESPIRATOR EQUIPMENT.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE/RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES, GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH FOUNTAINS, SAFETY SHOWERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. DISCARD CONTAMINATED SHOES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPECIAL FIRE CONT'D: WATER SPRAY MAY BE INEFFECTIVE DIRECTLY ON FIRE,
    BUT SHOULD BE USED TO COOL EXPOSED CONTAINERS. FIRST AID CONT'D:
    NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: MAXIMUM ACUTE EFFECTS MAY BE DELAYED SEVERAL H
    OURS. EXPOSED PERSONS SHOULD BE KEPT UNDER SURVELLIANCE. FOR SEVERE
    EXPOSURE, TREAT AS CYANIDE POISONING.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:178.8F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-46.8F
Vapor Pres:72.8
Vapor Density:1.4
Spec Gravity:0.78
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:(BU AC =1): 5
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID W/SWEET, ETHER-LIKE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME, OPEN CONTAINERS
    & POOR VENTILATION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE. DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL,
    STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. FLAMMABLE LIQUID & POISON. UN1648.

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