WATERS ASSOCIATES -- ACETONITRILE  -- 6810-01-101-1558
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ACETONITRILE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-101-1558
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:WATERS ASSOCIATES
Address:34 MAPLE ST
City:MILFORD
State:MA
ZIP:01757
Country:US
CAGE:MO918
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MILLIPORE CORP WATERS DIVISION
Address:34 MAPLE ST
Box:City:MILFORD
State:MA
ZIP:01757
Country:US
CAGE:20909
Company Name:WATERS ASSOCIATES
Address:34 MAPLE ST
Box:City:MILFORD
State:MA
ZIP:01757
Country:US
CAGE:MO918

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

Ingred Name:ACETONITRILE  (SARA III)
CAS:75-05-8
RTECS #:AL7700000
OSHA PEL:40PPM/60 STEL
ACGIH TLV:40PPM/60STEL; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:VAPORS:HEADACHE, NAUSEA WEAKNESS,DIFFICULT
    BREATH,COLLAPSE, CONVULSIONS, IRRITATION, NOSE,THROAT,EYE

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

First Aid:REMOVE FROM CONTAMINATED AREA,REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING,
    RESTORE BREATHING,ADMINISTER ANTIDOTE, TREAT AS CYANIDE POISONING.

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

Flash Point:42F/+5C (OC)
Lower Limits:4.2
Upper Limits:16
Extinguishing Media:FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:CHEM FOAM TO EXT,AVOID INHALATION OF
    VAPOR/FUMES & SKIN CONT
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY YIELD TOXIC FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID INHALATION,CONTAMINATION OF WATER BY
    RUN-OFF,CONTACT WITH PEOPLE OR LIVING ANIMALS. ISOLATE AREA UNTIL
    SPILL IS CLEANED UP. WORKERS SHOULD WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN ISOLATED AREA AWAY FROM
    FIRE,HEAT, HEAT AND WELL VENTILATED.RED LABEL MATERIAL.
Other Precautions:EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE MAY BE DELAYED BY SEVERAL HOURS
    AFTER EXPOSURE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESP DEVICE IN ACCORD WITH
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:LOCAL/MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/PLASTIC
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASS/FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER OVERSHOES
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONTAINER SIZE: 32 FL OZ

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

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:180F/82C
Vapor Pres:72
Vapor Density:1.41
Spec Gravity:0.786
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:5.79
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:99

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CYANIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE IF POSSIBLE OR DILUTE WITH WATER AND
    RECOVER IN SUITABLE CONTAINERS. COMPLY WITH LOCAL STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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