BURDICK AND JACKSON DIV OF BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP. -- 1,4-DIOXANE -- 6810-00-174-6592 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:1,4-DIOXANE
MSDS Date:12/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-174-6592
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BURDICK AND JACKSON DIV OF BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP.
Address:1953 S HARVEY STREET
City:MUSKEGON
State:MI
ZIP:49442-6101
Country:US
Info Phone Num:616-726-3171
Emergency Phone Num:616-726-3171, CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
CAGE:2H215
=== Contractor Identification ===
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:1,4-DIOXANE (DIETHYLENE DIOXIDE)  (SARA III)
CAS:123-91-1
RTECS #:JG8225000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:S, 100 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S, 25 PPM; 9394
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL:IRRIT, HEADACHE, DIZZ, DROW,
    NAUSEA. EASILY ABSORBE THRU LUNGS & CAN DAMAGE LIVER, KIDNEYS, CNS.
    EYE:LIQ/HI VAP CONC CAN IRRIT. SKIN:PRLONG/REPEAT CONTACT CAN CAUSE
    IRRIT & DERM THRU DEFATTING.  ABSORPTION THRU SKIN CAN PRODUCE
    TOXIC EFFECTS. INGEST:GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT DISCOMFORT, NAUSEA,
    BLOOD DISORDERS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:LISTED AS CARCINOGEN BY IARC &
    NTP & DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY OTHER TOXIC CHEM >1% CONC OR CARCINO
    >0.1%.
Effects of Overexposure:1,4-DIXOIDE IS AN EYE/MUCOUS MEMBRANE IRRIT,
    PRIMARY SKIN IRRIT, CNS DEPRESSANT, NEPHROTOXIC, HEPATOTOXIN. ACUTE
    EXPO CAUSES IRRIT, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NARCOSIS. CHRONIC INHAL
    EXPO CAN PRODUCE DAMAGE  TO LIVER & KIDNEYS, & BLOOD DISORDERS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRECLUDE FROM EXPO THOSE
    INDIVIDUALS WITH DISEASE OF THE BLOOD, LIVER, KIDNEYS, CENTRAL
    NERVOUS SYSTEM, & THOSE SUSCEPTIBLE TO DERMATITIS.

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

First Aid:INHAL:IMMED REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.NOT BREATH GIVE
    MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESCUE BREATHING.NO PULSE GIVE CPR.CALL PHYSICIAN
    IMMED. EYE:RINSE W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WTER FOR @LEAST 15MINS.GET EMERG
    MED ASSIST. SKIN:FL USH THOROUGHLY FOR @LEAST 15MINS.WASH
    W/SOAP/WATER.REMOVE CONTAMIN CLOTH/SHOES.GET EMERG MED ASSIST.
    INGEST:CALL LOC POISON CNTRL CNTR FOR HELP.CALL DR IMMED.NEVER
    INDUCE VOMIT/GIVE ANYTHING BY(SUPPL)

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:53.6F,12.0C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:180C
Lower Limits:1.97
Upper Limits:22.5
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, WATER
    MIST OR FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROT CLOTHING & SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS.HEAT WILL BUILD PRESSURE & MAY RUPTURE CLSD
    STORAGE CNTNRS.KEEP FIRE-EXPO CNTNRS COOL W/WATERSPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VOLATILE & FLAMM. CAN FORM HEAT SENSITIVE
    PEROXIDES WHICH COULD EXPLODE DURING CONC OR EVAPORATION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:PROTECT FROM IGN.WEAR PROT CLOTH/USE APPROVED
    RESP EQPMT.ABSORB IN ABSORBENT RECOMMENDED FOR SOLVENT
    SPILLS.REMOVE TO SAFE LOCATION FOR DISPOSAL BY APPROVED METHODS.IF
    RELEASED TO ENVIRO COMPLY W/ALL  REG NOTIFICATION REQMTS.CERCLA
    RQ=100LBS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT FROM TEMP EXTREMES/DIRECT
    SUNLIGHT.PROPER STORAGE DETERMINED BASED ON OTHER MATL STORE/THEIR
    HAZ/POT CHEM INCOMPATIBLITY.
Other Precautions:STORE IN ACCEPTABLY PROT/SECURE FLAMM LIQ STORAGE
    RM.PERIODICALLY CHECK FOR PEROXIDES IN STORED MATL & PRIOR TO USE
    EXPECIALLY BEFORE CONC/HEATING.GROUND/BOND METAL CNTNRS TO MIN
    STATIC SPARKS.HAVE EM ERGY EYEWASH FOUNTAIN/SAF SHOWER IN AREA

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

Respiratory Protection:USE APPROVED RESP EQPMT.FOLLOW NIOSH & EQPMT
    MFG'S RECOMMENDATIONS TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE EQPMT
    (AIR-PURIFYING,AIR-SUPLIED,OR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS).
Ventilation:ADEQ VENTI REQUIRED TO PROTECT FRM EXPO TO CHEM VAP
    EXCEEDING PEL/MIN FIRE HAZ.CHOICE(LOC/GEN)DEPEND ON (SUPPLEMENTAL)
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAF GLASSES MIN.GOGG/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:PROT CLOTH RECOMMENDED.CHOICE BASED ON CHEM
    RESIST/USER RQMTS.PEOPLE ACUTELY/SPECIFICALLY SENSITIVE TO MATL
    ADDT PROTECT
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH CONTAMIN CLOTH BEFORE REUSE.DISCARD
    CONTAMIN SHOES.WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
1STAID:TO VICTIM UNCONSC OR HAVING CONVULSIONS. VENTIL:CONDITIONS OF
    USE/QUANT OF MATL/OTHER OPERATING PARAMETERS.

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:214F,101C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:53.2F,11.8C
Vapor Pres:29MM @20C
Vapor Density:3.0
Spec Gravity:1.034 @20C
Evaporation Rate & Reference:3,(N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE @20C
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID WITH A LSIGHT ETHER-LIKE
    ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

OXIDIZING AGENTS & STRONG ACIDS AND BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME, OPEN CONTIANERS,
    AND POOR VENTILATION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:IMCOMPLETE COMBUST CAN GENERATE CO &
    OTHER TOXIC VAP.EXPLO PEROXIDES CAN FORM AFT STANDING/UPON EXPO TO
    AIR/DIRECT SUNLI

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF 1,4-DIOXANE AS EPA HAZ WASTE.CONTACT
    STATE ENVIRO AGENCY FOR LISTING OF LICENSED HAZ WASTE DISPOSAL
    FACILTIES & APPLICABLE REGULATIONS.HAZ WASTE NOS:U108 (TOXIC) &
    D001 (IGNITABLE).SUBJECT  TO SEC 313 TITLE III OF SARA.

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