FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV. -- BENZALDEHYDE  -- 6810-00-063-6955
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BENZALDEHYDE
MSDS Date:12/19/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-063-6955
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:BENZALDEHYDE
CAS:100-52-7
RTECS #:CU4375000
Fraction by Wt: 100% %
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL (RAT) = 1300 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:MODERATELY TOXIC BY DERMAL ABSORPTION,
    INHALATION, INGESTION, IRRITANT TO RESPIRATORY TRACK/ SKIN/EYES,
    CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSANT, LUNG INJURY, CONVULSIONS,
    RESPIRATORY FAILURE, CONJUNCTIVITIS , GASTROINTESTINAL
    DISTURBANCES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PRODUCT CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS
    CURRENTLY CLASSIFIED AS CARCINOGENIC BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:DYSPNEA, SORE THROAT, COUGHING, NAUSEA,
    VOMITING, HEADACHE, LIGHTHEADEDNESS, DULLNESS, NARCOSIS,
    CONVULSIONS, SKIN REDNESS/PAIN, SKIN DEFATTING, EYE
    IRRITATION/TEARING/REDNESS/PAIN, ABDOMINAL PAIN, DI ZZINESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED,
    PERFORM ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    SKIN: REMOVE CONTMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES.  GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES: WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER
    FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS AND
    NOT CONVULSING, INDUCE VOMITING. KEEP HEAD BELOW HIPS. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:145F,63C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:377F
Lower Limits:1.4 %
Upper Limits:NOT GIVEN
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY OR
    ALCOHOL-RESISTANT FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MODERATE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT OR
    FLAME. VAPOR-AIR MIXTURES ARE EXPLOSIVE ABOVE FLASH POINT. USE
    WATER TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR AND MAY
    TRAVEL A CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION AND FLASH
    BACK.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF IGNITION SOURCES. STORP LEAK IF
    POSSIBLE. TAKE UP WITH SAND OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND PLACE
    INTO CONTAINERS FOR LATER DISPOSAL. KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY.
    ISOLATE AREA AND DENY ENTRY .
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. PROTECT
    FORM EXPOSURE TO AIR OR LIGHT. AVOID CONTACT WITH HEAT, SPARKS,
    FLAMES OR OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Other Precautions:DO NOT OVERHEAT CONTAINERS. CONTAINERS MAY VIOLENTLY
    RUPTURE AND TRAVEL A CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE IN HEAT OF FIRE.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION
    EXOSURES BELOW PEL (TLV), USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR AS PER
    CURRENT 29 CFR 1910.134, INSTRUCTIONS/WARNINGS AND NIOSH RESPIRATOR
    SELECTION.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEM.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF OR DUST RESISTANT GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN AND QUICK DRENCH SHOWER
    SHOULD BE READILY ACCESSIBLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER HANDLING PRODUCT
    AND BEFORE EATING DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
IN CASE OF INGESTION, TO INDUCE VOMITING, GIVE SYRUP OF IPECAC FOLLOWED
    BY WATER. REPEAT IN 20 MINUTES IF NOT EFFECTIVE INITIALLY. GIVE
    ACTIVATED CHARCOAL.

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

HCC:V4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:352F,178C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-15F,-26C
Vapor Pres:1 MMHG
Vapor Density:3.65
Spec Gravity:1.0415
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT GIVEN
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO PALE YELLOW LIQUID WITH BITTER ALMOND
    ODOR & BURNING AROMATIC TAST

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALINE CYANIDE SOLUTIONS, STRONG BASES, STRONG OXIDIZERS, STRONG
    REDUCING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING
    ENVIRONMENT. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSAL CONTAINER OR
    LINER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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