ALCO PRODUCTS INC -- ANSWER  -- 7930-00N072352
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ANSWER
MSDS Date:03/31/1994
FSC:7930
NIIN:00N072352
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALCO PRODUCTS INC
Address:13126 SATICOY ST
City:NORTH HOLLYWOOD
State:CA
ZIP:91605
Country:US
Info Phone Num:818-764-7700
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:E.S./R.C.
CAGE:0AXK7
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALCO PRODUCTS INC
Address:13126 SATICOY STREET
Box:City:NORTH HOLLYWOOD
State:CA
ZIP:91605
Country:US
Phone:818-764-7700
CAGE:0AXK7

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

Ingred Name:HEXANE  (CERCLA)
CAS:110-54-3
RTECS #:MN9275000
Fraction by Wt: >1%
OSHA PEL:500 PPM
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL; (ISOPROPANOL)  (SARA 313)
CAS:67-63-0
RTECS #:NT8050000
Fraction by Wt: >1%
OSHA PEL:400 PPM
ACGIH TLV:400 PPM;500 STEL

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHALATION:EXCESSIVE INHALATION
    OF VAPORS CAN CAUSE NASAL AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, DIZZINESS,
    WEAKNESS, NAUSEA, HEADACHE, POSSIBLE UNCONSCIOUSNESS OR
    ASPHYXIATION. EYE CONTACT:SLIGHT IRRITATI ON. SKIN CONTACT:SLIGHT
    IRRITATION DUE TO DEFATTING. INGESTION:POSSIBLE CHEMICAL
    PNEUMONITIS IF (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:ASPIRATED INTO LUNGS. CHRONIC:(EFFECTS
    DUE TO EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO RAW MATERIALS OF THIS MIXTURE)
    EXCESSIVE INHALATION OF HEXANE MAY CAUSE NERVE DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MAY AGGRAVATE EXISTING EYE, SKIN OR
    UPPER RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS.

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

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. IF IRRITATED,
    SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:WASH W/SOAP & WATER. IF IRRITATED,
    SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE
    IF NECESSA RY. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION:DONOT INDUCE
    VOMITING. DRINK TWO LARGE GLASSES OF WATER. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:<0F,<-18C
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DO NOT EXPOSE TO TEMPERATURES ABOVE 130F
    OR CONTAINER MAY RUPTURE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EXTINGUISH ALL IGNITION SOURCES. USE NIOSH
    APPROVED POSITIVE PRESSURE FRESH AIR MASK. DIKE AREA & PUMP TO AN
    INTACT CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE AWAY FROM
    HEAT & IGNITION SOURCES.
Other Precautions:KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF VAPOR CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV, USE NIOSH
    APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC VAPOR.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO KEEP VAPOR CONCENTRATION BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH W/SOAP & WATER BEFORE HANDLING FOOD.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>120F,>49C
Vapor Density:<1
Spec Gravity:0.675 (H*2O=1)
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:<1 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NONE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID W/ALCOHOL ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:OPEN FLAME, WELDING ARCS, HEAT, SPARKS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE OR LANDFILL ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE
    OR FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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