CHEM SERVICE INC -- 1,4-HYDROXYBENZALDEHYDE, O-246  -- 6810-00N066131
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:1,4-HYDROXYBENZALDEHYDE, O-246
MSDS Date:09/01/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N066131
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CHEM SERVICE INC
Box:3108
City:WEST CHESTER
State:PA
ZIP:19381
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-692-3026
Emergency Phone Num:215-692-3026
CAGE:84898
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEM SERVICE INC
Box:3108
City:WEST CHESTER
State:PA
ZIP:19381
Country:US
Phone:215-692-3026
CAGE:84898
Company Name:CHEM SERVICE, INC
Address:660 TOWER LN
Box:599
City:WEST CHESTER
State:PA
ZIP:19301-9650
Country:US
Phone:610-692-3026
CAGE:8Y898

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

Ingred Name:BENZALDEHYDE, P-HYDROXY-; (1.4-HYDROXYBENZALDEHYDE)
CAS:123-08-0
RTECS #:CU6475000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN IN
    LABORATORY. ALL CHEMICALS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS-AVOID
    DIRECT PHYSICAL CONTACT! CAN BE HARMFUL IF INHALED, SWALLOWED AND
    ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. CAN CAU SE EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. DUST
    AND/ORVAPS CAN CAUSE IRRIT TO RESP TRACT. CAN BE IRRIT TO MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:AN ANTIDOTE IS SUBSTANCE INTENDED TO COUNTERACT EFT OF POIS.
    IT SHOULD BE ADMIN ONLY BY MD/TRAINED EMER PERS. MED ADVICE CAN BE
    OBTAINED FROM POIS CTL CTR. SKIN:IF NO BURNS HAVE OCCURRED, USE
    SOAP & W ATER TO CLEANSE SKIN. DO NOT WEAR SHOESOR CLOTHING UNTIL
    ABSOLUTELY FREE OF ALL CHEM ODORS. INHAL:REMOVE PATIENT TO FRESH
    AIR. ADMIN OXYG IF PATIENT IS HAVING DFCLTY BRTHG. IF PATIENT HAS
    (SUP DAT)

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

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR APPROPRIATE OSHA-REGULATED
    EQUIPMENT. VENTILATE AREA. SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN AN APPROPRIATE
    CONTAINER. HOLD FOR DISPOSAL. WASH CONTAMINATED SURFACES TO REMOVE
    ANY RESIDUES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES AND
    CLOTHING. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED AND STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. STORE
    UNDER NITROGEN. STORE ONLY W/COMPATIBLE CHEMS.
Other Precautions:PERSONS NOT SPECIFICALLY & PROPERLY TRAINED SHOULD
    NOT HNDL  CHEM/ITS CNTNR. PROD IS FURNISHED FOR LAB USE ONLY! MFR'S
    PRODS MAY NOT BE USED AS DRUGS, COSMETICS, AGRICULTURAL/PESTICIDAL
    PRODS, FOOD AD DITIVES/AS HOUSEHOLD CHEMS.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
    FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . USE APPROPRIATE OSHA/MSMA APPROVED SAFETY
    EQUIPMENT.
Ventilation:THIS CHEMICAL SHOULD BE HANDLED ONLY IN A HOOD.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND DELUGE
    SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC:STOPPED BREATHING ADMINISTER ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF
    PATIENT IS IN CARDIAC ARREST ADMINISTER CPR. CONTINUE LIFE
    SUPPORTING MEASURES UNTIL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE HAS ARRIVED. GET
    MEDICAL  ATTENTION IF NECESSARY. CONTINUE LIFE SUPPORTING MEASURES
    UNTIL MED ASSISTANCE HAS ARRIVED. INGEST:CALL MD IMMED .

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2129F,1165C
Solubility in Water:SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:FRUITY, PERFUME LIKE, OR PLEASANT ODOR. BEIGE
    CRYSTALLINE SOLID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
INCOMPATIBLE WITH STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG BASES, STRONG
    REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DECOMPOSITION LIBERATES TOXIC FUMES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS . BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
    AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER.

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