SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- 270512 HEPTANE 99+% HPLC GRADE -- 6810-00F056220 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:270512 HEPTANE 99+% HPLC GRADE
MSDS Date:01/01/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F056220
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:SAINT LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
Company Name:FLUKA CHEMICAL CORP
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL
Box:City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:63181
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

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

Ingred Name:HEPTANE		    *98-1*
CAS:142-82-5
RTECS #:MI7700000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
Other REC Limits:400 PPM
OSHA PEL:2000 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:1640 MG/CUM

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL IF INHALED/SWALLOWED. MAY BE
    HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. INHALATION: MAY BE IRRITATING
    TO THE EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN:
    PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE CAUS ES DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, DEFATTING OF SKIN, NAUSEA,
    DIZZINESS, HEADACHE, NARCOTIC EFFECT

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

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR
    15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF
    NECESSARY. INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS. OBTAIN
    MEDICAL ATTEN TION IN ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point:30F
Lower Limits:1.1
Upper Limits:7
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER/APPROPRIATE FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR MAY TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO
    SOURCE OF IGNITION & FLASH BACK. CONTAINER EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR
    UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS. FORMS EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES W/AIR.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY
    RUBBER GLOVES. COVER W/AN ACTIVATED CARBON ABSORBENT, TAKE UP &
    PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS. TRANSPORT OUTDOORS. VENTILATE AREA &
    WASH SITE AFTER MATERIAL  PICKUP IS COMPLETE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE AWAY FROM
    IGNITION SOUCES. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED IN A VENTILATED
    PLACE. HANDLE & STORE UNDER NITROGEN.
Other Precautions:DON'T BREATHE VAPOR. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN &
    CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE. TAKE PRECAUTIONARY
    MEASURES AGAINST STATIC DISCHARGES. WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST. USE NON-SPARKING TOOLS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. NO SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AUTOIGNITION TEMP: 433F.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:208.4F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-131.8F
Vapor Pres:40
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:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME & OTHER IGNITION
    SOURCES, STATIC DISCHARGES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2

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

Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN
    AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER BUT EXERT CARE IN IGNITING AS THIS MATERIAL
    IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. DISPOSE OF IAW/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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