MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC. -- 2,2,4-TRIMETHYLPENTANE -- - 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:2,2,4-TRIMETHYLPENTANE
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:18004249300
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
Box:City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Phone:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
CAGE:Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:530 WATSON STREET
Box:City:WHITBY
State:ZIP:L1N 5R9
Country:ONTARIO, CANADA
Phone:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
CAGE:


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

Ingred Name:2,2,4-TRIMETHYLPENTANE
CAS:540-84-1
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%

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

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No    IARC:No	OSHA:No
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
    irritation, nausea, difficulty breathing, headache, symptoms of
    drunkenness LONG TERM EXPOSURE: nerve damage SKIN CONTACT: SHORT
    TERM EXPOSURE: irritation LONG TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects
    reported in short term exposure EYE CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
    irritation LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information is available
    INGESTION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: diarrhea, difficulty breathing,
    symptoms of drunkenness, lung congestion LONG TERM EXPOSURE: kidney
    damage
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

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

First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
    uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
    Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap
    and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
    clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if needed. Thoroughly
    clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. EYE
    CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
    Then get immediate medical attention. INGESTION: Contact local
    poison control center or physician immediately. Never make an
    unconscious person vomit or drink fluids. When vomiting occurs,
    keep head lower than hips to help prevent aspiration. If person is
    unconscious, turn head to side. Get medical attention immediately.
    NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: For ingestion, consider gastric lavage.

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

Flash Point:10 F (-12 C) (CC)
Autoignition Temp:779 F (415 C)
Lower Limits:1.1%
Upper Limits:6.0%
Extinguishing Media:regular dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water,
    regular foam Large fires: Use regular foam or flood with fine water
    spray.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Move container from fire area if it can be
    done without risk. Cool containers with water spray until well
    after the fire is out. Stay away from the ends of tanks. For fires
    in cargo or storage area: Cool containers with water from unmanned
    hose holder or monitor nozzles until well after fire is out. If
    this is impossible then take the following precautions: Keep
    unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Let
    the fire burn. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from
    venting safety device or any discoloration of tanks due to fire.
    For tank, rail car or tank truck: Evacuation radius: 800 meters
    (1/2 mile). Do not attempt to extinguish fire unless flow of
    material can be stopped first. Flood with fine water spray. Do not
    scatter spilled material with high-pressure water streams. Cool
    containers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Apply
    water from a protected location or from a safe distance. Avoid
    inhalation of material ocombustion by-products. Stay upwind and
    keep out of low areas.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Severe fire hazard. The vapor is heavier
    than air. Vapors or gases may ignite at distant ignition sources
    and flash back. Vapor/air mixtures are explosive above flash point.

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

Spill Release Procedures:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources
    of ignition. Stop leak if possible without personal risk. Reduce
    vapors with water spray. Small spills: Absorb with sand or other
    non-combustible material. Collect spilled material in appropriate
    container for disposal. Large spills: Dike for later disposal.
    Remove sources of ignition. Keep unnecessary people away, isolate
    hazard area and deny entry. Notify Local Emergency Planning
    Committee and State Emergency Response Commission for release
    greater than or equal to RQ (U.S. SARA Section 304). If release
    occurs in the U.S. and is reportable under CERCLA Section 103,
    notify the National Response Center at (800)424-8802 (USA) or
    (202)426-2675 (USA).
Neutralizing Agent:

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
    all current regulations and standards. Store in a tightly closed
    container. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a well-ventilated
    area. Subject to storage regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106.
    Grounding and bonding required. Keep separated from incompatible
    substances.
Other Precautions:

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

Respiratory Protection:Under conditions of frequent use or heavy
    exposure, respiratory protection may be needed. Respiratory
    protection is ranked in order from minimum to maximum. Consider
    warning properties before use. Any chemical cartridge respirator
    with organic vapor cartridge(s). Any chemical cartridge respirator
    with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s). Any
    air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and an organic vapor
    canister. For Unknown Concentrations or Immediately Dangerous to
    Life or Health - Any supplied-air respirator with full facepiece
    and operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
    in combination with a separate escape supply. Any self-contained
    breathing apparatus with a full facepiece.
Ventilation:Provide local exhaust ventilation system. Ventilation
    equipment should be explosion-resistant if explosive concentrations
    of material are present. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure
    limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles. Provide an
    emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the
    immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
    clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
 2,2,4-TRIMETHYLPENTANE: ALKANES (C5-C8): 350 mg/m3 NIOSH recommended
    TWA 10 hour(s) 1800 mg/m3 NIOSH recommended ceiling 15 minute(s)

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

Boiling Pt:210 F (99 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-161 F (-107 C)
Vapor Pres:41 mmHg @ 21 C
Vapor Density:3.9
Spec Gravity:0.69
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate & Reference:Not available
Solubility in Water:insoluble
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid APPEARANCE:clear
    COLOR:colorless ODOR:gasoline odor
Corrosion Rate:

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:Stable at normal temperatures
    and pressure.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
    sources of ignition. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed
    to heat. Keep out of water supplies and sewers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products: oxides
    of carbon Thermal decomposition products: oxides of carbon
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:2,2,4-TRIMETHYLPENTANE: TOXICITY DATA: 33.52
    mg/l/4 hour(s) inhalation-rat LC50 (Phillips 66); >2000 mg/kg
    skin-rabbit LD50 (Phillips 66); >5000 mg/kg oral-rat LD50 (Phillips
    66) LOCAL EFFECTS: Irritant: inhalation ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL:
    Slightly Toxic: inhalation TARGET ORGANS: central nervous system
    MUTAGENIC DATA: Available.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:Not available

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

Waste Disposal Methods:Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR
    262. Hazardous Waste Number(s): D001. Dispose in accordance with
    all applicable regulations.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
    Octanes ID NUMBER: UN1262 HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 3 PACKING
    GROUP: II LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Flammable liquid

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:  SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
    HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated.  SARA TITLE
    III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): Not
    regulated.	SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS
    CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21):   ACUTE: Yes  CHRONIC: No  FIRE: Yes 
    REACTIVE: No  SUDDEN RELEASE: No  SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40
    CFR 372.65): Not regulated.
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
    SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4):	2,2,4-TRIMETHYLPENTANE: 1000LBSRQ OSHA
    PROCESS SAFETY (29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Not regulated.

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