J T BAKER INC -- ACETIC ANHYDRIDE, 0018 -- 6810-00-660-0281 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ACETIC ANHYDRIDE, 0018
MSDS Date:09/05/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-660-0281
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-582-2537
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:ACETIC ANHYDRIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:108-24-7
RTECS #:AK1925000
Fraction by Wt: 97-100%
OSHA PEL:5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:5 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 1780 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHAL:IRRITATION OF NOSE &
    THROAT, SEVERE IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, COUGHING,
    DIFFICULT BREATHING, CHEST PAINS, PULMONARY EDEMA. SKIN/EYE
    CONTACT:BURNS. SKIN ABSORPTION:NONE IDENTIFIED.  INGEST:SEVERE
    BURNS TO MOUTH, THROAT & STOMACH, NAUSEA, VOMITING, SHOCK.
    CHRONIC:NONE IDENTIFIED. (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:TARGET ORGANS:RESPIRATORY SYSTEM,
    LUNGS, EYES, SKIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD. IF SWALLOWED, DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. IF
    CONSCIOUS, GIVE WATER, MILK/MILK OF MAGNESIA. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. IF NOT BRTHG, GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYGEN.
    SKIN:IMMED	FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS WHILE
    REMOVING CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES. WASH CLTHG BEFORE RE-USE. EYES:IMMED
    FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS. NOTE TO MD:SIGNS &
    SYMPS OF (SUPP DATA)

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:118F,48C
Lower Limits:2.7%
Upper Limits:10.3%
Extinguishing Media:USE ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
    (WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE.)
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP .
    MOVE EXPOS CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK. USE
    WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOS CNTNRS (SUPDAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS MAY FLOW ALONG SURFACES TO DISTANT
    IGNITION SOURCES & FLASH BACK. CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT
    MAY EXPLODE. REACTS VIOLENTLY W/WATER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT CLTHG.
    SHUT OFF IGNIT SOURCES; NO FLARES, SMOKING/FLAMES IN AREA. STOP
    LEAK IF YOU CAN DO SO W/OUT RISK. NEUT SPILL W/SODA ASH/LIME. WITH
    CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULL Y PLACE MATL INTO CLEAN, DRY CNTNR & (SUPP
    DATA)
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH OR LIME.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CNTNR TIGHTLY CLSD. STORE IN
    COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED FLAMM LIQ STOR AREA/CABINET. ISOLATE
    FROM INCOMPAT MATLS. DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR.
Other Precautions:CORROSIVE, FLAMMABLE LIQUID. BOND & GROUND CNTNRS
    WHEN TRANSFERRING LIQUID. POISON! DANGER! COMBUSTIBLE. CAUSES SEV
    BURNS. LACHRYMATOR. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED/INHALED. CONT
    W/WATER/MOIST AIR LIBERATES T OX & CORR FUMES. KEEP AWAY FROM
    (SUPDAT)

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

Respiratory Protection:RESP PROT REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE CONC EXCEEDS TLV.
    AT CONCS UP TO 250 PPM, A NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD CHEM CARTRIDGE RESP
    W/ACID/ORGANIC CARTRIDGE IS REC. ABOVE THIS LEVEL, A NIOSH/MSHA
    APPRVD SCBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS. VENT HOOD.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES & FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM & PROTECTIVE SUIT ARE RECOMMENDED.
    LAB COAT & APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH2.3 (1.0M SOLN). FIRE FIGHT PROC:COOL; DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE
    CNTNRS. FIRST AID PROC:PULM EDEMA CAN BE DELAYED FOR SEVERAL HRS.
    SPILL PROC:COVER. REMOVE FROM SPILL AREA. FLUSH AREA W/WATER. OTHER
    P REC:HEAT, SPKS, FLAME. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLTHG. USE
    W/ADEQ VENT.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:282F,139C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-99F,-73C
Vapor Pres:4 @ 20C
Vapor Density:3.5
Spec Gravity:1.08 (H*2O=1)
pH:SUPDAT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.46 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:DECOMPOSES
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID; ACETIC ACID ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG BASES, ALCOHOLS, AMINES, COPPER,
    BRASS, BRONZE, IRON, MINERAL ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME, OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION,
    MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ACETIC ACID, CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
    DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE &
    LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER: D001,
    D002(IGNITABLE, CORROSIVE WASTE).

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