PURITAN PRODUCTS, INC -- HEPTANE  -- 6810-00-097-4159
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HEPTANE
MSDS Date:01/02/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-097-4159
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:PURITAN PRODUCTS, INC
Box:3056
City:PALMER
State:PA
ZIP:18043
Country:US
Info Phone Num:610-495-4431
Emergency Phone Num:610-495-4431
CAGE:PURIT
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BARTLETT CHEMICALS
Address:4955 RIVER ROAD
Box:10710
City:JEFFERSON
State:LA
ZIP:70121
Country:US
Phone:504-734-1971
CAGE:1V771
Company Name:PURITAN PRODUCTS INC
Address:2290 AVENUE A
Box:City:BETHLEHEM
State:PA
ZIP:18017
Country:US
Phone:610-866-4225
CAGE:0TG10
Company Name:PURITAN PRODUCTS INC
Address:635 MILL ST
City:PALMER
State:PA
ZIP:18043
Country:US
Phone:215-252-5379
CAGE:PURIT

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

Ingred Name:HEPTANE
CAS:142-82-5
RTECS #:MI7700000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:400 PPM
ACGIH TLV:400 PPM

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 103 GM/M3/4H
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED. MAY
    BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. VAPOR OR MIST IRRITATING
    TO THE EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE.
Effects of Overexposure:PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE TO SKIN CAUSES
    DEFATTING AND DERMATITIS. EXPOSURE TO LARGE AMOUNTS CAN CAUSE
    NAUSEA, DIZZINESS AND HEADACHE. NARCOTIC EFFECTS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:CONTACT-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS
    OF WATER FOR 15 MIN WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHES/SHOES.
    INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION. IF  BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
    SWALLOWED-WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS.
    CALL A PHYSICIAN. REMOVE AND WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING PROMPTLY.

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

Flash Point:=-1.1C, 30.F
Autoignition Temp:=215.C, 419.F
Lower Limits:1.1
Upper Limits:7
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPIATE
    FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. USE
    WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR MAY TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE DISTANCES
    TO SIOURCES OF IGNITION AND FLASKBACK. CONTAINER EXPLOSION MAY
    OCCUR UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS & FORM EXPLOSIVE MIX IN AIR.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. SHUTT OFF ALL SOURCES OF
    IGNITION. WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS AND
    HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER WITH AN ACTIVATED CARBON ABSORBENT, TAKE
    UP AND PLACE IN CLOSED C ONTAINERS. TRANSPORT OUT DOORS. VENTILATE
    AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP AWAY FROM
    HEAT, SPARKS AND OPEN FLAMES. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:HARMFUL LIQUID. IRRITANT. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYE,
    SKIN AND CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR. DO NOT BREATHE
    VAPORS.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
USE NONSPARKING TOOLS.

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

HCC:F2
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=97.8C, 208.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-91.1C, -132.F
Vapor Pres:40 MM
Vapor Density:3.5
Spec Gravity:0.684
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
    AFTER BURNER AND SCRUBBER BUT EXERT EXTRA CARE IN IGNITING AS THIS
    MATERIAL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.

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