ALDRICH CHEMICAL COMPANY -- 28328-2;DI(PROPYLENE GLYCOL)METHYL ETHER,97%  -- 6810-01-449-6463
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:28328-2;DI(PROPYLENE GLYCOL)METHYL ETHER,97%
MSDS Date:07/24/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-449-6463
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:1001 WEST ST. PAUL
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
Company Name:FLUKA CHEMICAL CORP
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL
Box:City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:63181
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

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

Ingred Name:DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER
CAS:34590-94-8
RTECS #:JM1575000
Fraction by Wt: 97%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:S, 100 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S,100PPM/150 STEL;96

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 5135MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,INGESTION
    OR SKIN ABSORPTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS ITEM DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY
    INGREDIENT AT 0.1% OR GREATER WHICH IS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MFR.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MFR.

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

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER UNTIL ALL TRACES OF THIS MATERIAL ARE
    GONE.SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.WASH WITH SOAP AND
    WATER.INHAL:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE.GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION IF NESCESSA RY.INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.GET PROMPT
    QUALIFIED MEDICAL ATTENTION.IF CONSCIOUS,WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER.

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

Flash Point:166F,74C
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY,DRY CHEMICAL,CARBON DIOXIDE,FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL FIRE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:**COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID**

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE SOURCES OF IGNITION.USE PROPER
    RESPIRATORY AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.VENTILATE AREA.COVER WITH DRY
    LIME,SODA ASH.SOAK UP WITH AN INERT,NON-COMBUSTIBLE ABSORBANT.KEEP
    IN A CLOSED CONTAINER.WAS H SPILL AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:DRY LIME OR SODA ASH.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.AVOID HEAT,SPARKS AND
    FLAMES.
Other Precautions:AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT.DO NOT INHALE
    MISTS/VAPORS.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH-MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
    VAPORS.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST AT THE WORKSITE;GENERAL EXHAUST TO
    MAINTAIN TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS(RUBBER,NEOPRENE).
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:APRON,COVERALLS.PROVIDE A LOCAL EYE WASH
    STATION AND QUICK DRENCH SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE REASONABLE CARE WITH THIS ITEM.WASH HANDS
    BEFORE EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:V4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:184F-196F
Vapor Pres:0.4
Spec Gravity:0.938
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS AND OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT,SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE,CARBON MONOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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