SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- DIETHYL PYROCARBONATE, D5758 ======================================================= MSDS Safety Information ======================================================= FSC: 6810 MSDS Date: 09/25/1995 MSDS Num: CCXYF LIIN: 00N020460 Product ID: DIETHYL PYROCARBONATE, D5758 MFN: 02 Responsible Party Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL CO Box: 14508 City: ST LOUIS MO 63178 Info Phone Number: 800-325-3010 Emergency Phone Number: 314-771-5765 Published: Y ======================================================= Contractor Summary ======================================================= Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address: 3050 SPRUCE ST City: ST LOUIS MO 63178 Phone: 314-771-5765 ======================================================= Ingredients ======================================================= Cas: 1609-47-8 RTECS #: LQ9350000 Name: FORMIC ACID, OXYDI-, DIETHYL ESTER; (DIETHYL PYROCARBONATE) % Wt: 100 OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N) ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N) ======================================================= Health Hazards Data ======================================================= LD50 LC50 Mixture: LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 850 MG/KG Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: YES Skin: YES Ingestion: YES Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO IARC: NO OSHA: NO Effects of Exposure: ACUTE:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED, OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. VAPOR OR MIST IS IRRITATING TO EYES, MUCOOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION. DIETHYL PYROCARBONATE MAY REA CT WITH AMMONIA TO FORM URETHANE. ANIMAL STUDIES INDICATE THAT URETHANE IS A CARCINOGEN. Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: NOT RELEVANT. Signs And Symptions Of Overexposure: SEE HEALTH HAZARDS. Medical Cond Aggravated By Exposure: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. First Aid: EYES/SKIN:IMMED FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR @ LST 15 MINS WHILE REMOVING CONTAMD CLTHG & SHOES. ASSURE ADEQ FLUSHING OF EYES BY SEPARATING EYELIDS W/FINGERS. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BR THG GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYG. INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL PHYS. WASH CONTAMD CLTHG BEFORE REUSE. ======================================================= Handling and Disposal ======================================================= Spill Release Procedures: EVACUATE AREA. WEAR NIOSH APPRVD SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. ABSORB ON SAND/VERMICULITE & PLACE IN CLSD CNTNRS FOR DISP. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLET E. Neutralizing Agent: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Waste Disposal Methods: THIS COMBUSTIBLE MATL MAY BE BURNED IN A CHEM INCIN EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. Handling And Storage Precautions: DO NOT BREATHE VAP. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLTHG. AVOID PRLNGD/RPTD EXPOS. IRRITANT. TOXIC. KEEP TIGHTLY CLSD. MOISTURE SENSITIVE. Other Precautions: KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT & OPEN FLAME. OPEN CAREFULLY. COMBUSTIBLE. MAY DEVELOP PRESS. IN CASE OF ACCIDENT/IF FEELING UNWELL, SEEK MED ADVICE IMMED (SHOW LBL WHERE POSS). WEAR SUITABLE PROT CLTHG, GLOVES A ND EYE/FACE PROTECTION. REFRIGERATE. ======================================================= Fire and Explosion Hazard Information ======================================================= Flash Point Text: 157F,69C Extinguishing Media: WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPRITE FOAM. Fire Fighting Procedures: USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (FP N). Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard: COMBUSTIBLE. ======================================================= Control Measures ======================================================= Respiratory Protection: WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR. Ventilation: USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD. Protective Gloves: CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES. Eye Protection: ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES (FP N). Other Protective Equipment: ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER (FP N). Work Hygienic Practices: WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. Supplemental Safety and Health: MATLS TO AVOID:MOIST AIR OR WATER. AMMONIA. ======================================================= Physical/Chemical Properties ======================================================= B.P. Text: >199F,>93C Spec Gravity: 1.120 Evaporation Rate & Reference: NOT KNOWN Solubility in Water: NOT KNOWN Appearance and Odor: COLORLESS LIQUID. ======================================================= Reactivity Data ======================================================= Stability Indicator: YES Stability Condition To Avoid: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Materials To Avoid: STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS, STRONG BASES, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS. MAY DECOMPOSE ON EXPOSURE TO (SUPDAT) Hazardous Decomposition Products: TOXIC FUMES OF:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE. Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO Conditions To Avoid Polymerization: NOT RELEVANT. ======================================================= Toxicological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Ecological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= MSDS Transport Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Regulatory Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Other Information ======================================================= ======================================================= HAZCOM Label ======================================================= Product ID: DIETHYL PYROCARBONATE, D5758 Cage: 21076 Company Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Street: 3050 SPRUCE ST City: ST LOUIS MO Zipcode: 63178 Health Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765 Label Required IND: Y Date Of Label Review: 01/17/1997 Status Code: C Label Date: 01/17/1997 Origination Code: G Chronic Hazard IND: Y Eye Protection IND: YES Skin Protection IND: YES Signal Word: WARNING Respiratory Protection IND: YES Health Hazard: Moderate Contact Hazard: Moderate Fire Hazard: Moderate Reactivity Hazard: None Hazard And Precautions: TOXIC. COMBUSTIBLE. ACUTE:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED, OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. VAPOR OR MIST IS IRRITATING TO EYES, MUCOOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION. CHRONIC:D IETHYL PYROCARBONATE MAY REACT WITH AMMONIA TO FORM URETHANE. ANIMAL STUDIES INDICATE THAT URETHANE IS A CARCINOGEN (MFR). ======================================================= Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever expressly or implied warrants, states, or intends said information to have any application, use or viability by or to any person or persons outside the Department of Defense nor any person or persons contracting with any instrumentality of the United States of America and disclaims all liability for such use. 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