JOHNSON MATTHEY CATALOG CO -- 32728 HYDRAZINE  -- 6810-00F027216
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:32728 HYDRAZINE
MSDS Date:04/29/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F027216
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:JOHNSON MATTHEY CATALOG CO
Address:30 BOND ST
City:WARD HILL
State:MA
ZIP:01835-0747
Country:US
Info Phone Num:508-777-1970/508-521-6300
Emergency Phone Num:508-777-1970/508-521-6300
CAGE:0JVJ1
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:JOHNSON MATTHEY CATALOG CO INC ALFA AESAR
Address:30 BOND ST
Box:City:WARD HILL
State:MA
ZIP:01835-0747
Country:US
Phone:978-521-6300
CAGE:0JVJ1

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

Ingred Name:HYDRAZINE						       
    INTENDED CHANGE (IC) = 0.01 MG/CUM
CAS:302-01-2
RTECS #:MU7175000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:S, 1 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S, 0.1 PPM, A2; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

=====================  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:INHALATION: IRRITATION TO NOSE &
    THROAT, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, TEMPORARY BLINDNESS. EYES: IRRITATION.
    SKIN: HYDRAZINE CAN BE ABSORBED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. SKIN:
    FLOOD W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION/INHALATION: OBTAIN
    MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point Method:OC
Flash Point:100F
Lower Limits:4.7%
Upper Limits:100%
Extinguishing Media:WATER, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, DRY SANDS, DRY GROUND
    DOLOMITE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS & PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. REMOVE MATERIAL FROM
    AREA IF POSSIBLE. COOL CONTAINER W/WATER FROM DISTANCE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OF HYDRAZINE IS HIGHLY
    EXOTHERMIC. SEVERE EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT OR BY
    REACTION W/OXIDIZING MATERIALS. AUTOIGNITION TEMP: 518F.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & RESPIRATORY
    PROTECTION. ELEMINIATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. COVER SPILL W/DRY
    SAND OR DRY VERMICULITE. MIX WELL & CAREFULLY TRANSFER TO
    WELL-MARKED CONTAINER. CLOSED CO NTAINER TIGHTLY. SUBMIT OR RETAIN
    FOR DISPOSAL.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AMINE/AMMONIA TYPE
    RESPIRATOR OR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES & FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, APRON, FLAME & CHEMICAL RESISTANT
    COVERALLS, EYEWASH, SAFETY SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:113.5C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1.4C
Vapor Pres:10
Vapor Density:1.1
Spec Gravity:1.011
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, FUMING, HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, NITRIC ACID, METAL OXIDES, STRONG ACIDS,
    POROUS MATERIALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, FLAMES & INCOMPATIBLE
    MATERIALS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA, NITROGEN GAS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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