ASHLAND CHEMICAL COMPANY -- NOVASET 735  -- 8030-00N014781
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NOVASET 735
MSDS Date:12/22/1988
FSC:8030
NIIN:00N014781
MSDS Number: BKNJR
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL COMPANY
Box:2219
City:COLUMBUS
State:OH
ZIP:43216-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:614-889-3333
Emergency Phone Num:606-324-1133
CAGE:34897
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
Box:2219
City:COLUMBUS
State:OH
ZIP:43216-2219
Country:US
Phone:614-790-3333/800-274-5263
CAGE:34897

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 1-5%
OSHA PEL:C, 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:FORMALDEHYDE  (SARA III)
CAS:50-00-0
RTECS #:LP8925000
Fraction by Wt: 0.2%
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1048
ACGIH TLV:C 0.3 PPM; A2; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 40-45%

Ingred Name:FIRST AID PROC: MILK OF MAGNESIA. KEEP WARM, QUIET. GET MED
    ATTN IMMED. BRTHG: REMOVE INDIVIDUAL TO FRESH AIR. (ING 06)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 05: KEEP PERSON WARM, QUIET, AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:SPILL PROC: FLAMES INCLUDING PILOT LIGHTS, ELEC SPARKS).
    PERSONS NOT WEARING PROT EQUIP SHOULD BE EXCLUDED FROM (ING 08)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 07: AREA OF SPILL UNTIL CLEAN UP HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
    LIQ MAY BE TAKEN UP ON SAND, CLAY, EARTH, FLOOR ABSORB,(ING 09)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 08: OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND SHOVELED INTO
    CONTAINERS.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:RESP: ENGINEERING OR ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS SHOULD BE
    IMPLEMEMTED TO REDUCE EXPOSURE.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:PHENOLIC RESIN SALT
Fraction by Wt: 50-55%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYES: CAUSES BURNS. SKIN:
    PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT CAN CAUSE IRRITATION, DEFATTING,
    DERMATITIS, BURNS; POSSIBLE SENSITIZATION. INHAL: CAN CAUSE
    MODERATE TO SEVERE EYE, NOSE, THROAT & RESPI RATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION. INGEST: RESULTS IN SEVERE DAMAGE TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES
    AND DEEP TISSUES. (SEE EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:FORMALDEHYDE: GROUP 2A (IARC), GROUP 2
    (NTP), OSHA REGULATEDCARCINOGEN
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: CHRONIC: THIS MATERIAL (OR ITS
    COMPONENTS) HAS BEEN SUGGGESTED AS A CAUSE OF SKIN SENSITIZATION IN
    HUMANS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:SKIN: IMMED FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN, GET MED ATTN.
    REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG. LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. REMOVE CONTAM SHOES
    PROMPTLY. DISCARD SHOES SATURATED W/PROD. EYES: IMMED FLUSH W/LG
    AMTS OF WAT ER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. LIFT UPPER/LOWER LIDS OCCASN.
    GET IMMED MED ATTN. INGEST: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. VOMITING WILL
    CAUSE FURTHER DMG TO THE THROAT. DILUTE BY GIVING WATER. GIVE (SEE
    INGRED 05)

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

Flash Point Method:SCC
Flash Point:130F,54C
Extinguishing Media:REGULAR FOAM, WATER FOG, CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE
    OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE DEMAND MODE WITH FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT  WHEN FIGHTING FIRES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR AND MAY
    TRAVEL ALONG THE GROUND OR BE MOVED BY VENTILATION AND IGNITED BY
    HEAT, PILOT LIGHTS, OTHER FLAMES AND (SEE SUPP DATA)

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

Spill Release Procedures:SM SPILL: ELIM ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION SUCH AS
    FLARES, FLAMES (INCLUDING PILOT LIGHTS), & ELEC SPARKS. ABSORB LIQ
    ON PAPER, VERMICULITE, FLOOR ABSORB, OR OTHER ABSORB MATL &
    TRANSFER TO HOOD. LG SPILL : ELIM ALL IGNIT SOURCES (FLARES, (SEE
    INGRED 07)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:CONTAINERS OF THIS MATERIAL MAY BE
    HAZARDOUS WHEN EMPTIED. SINCE EMPTIED CONTAINERS RETAIN PRODUCT
    RESIDUES (VAPOR, LIQUID, AND/OR (SEE OTHER PREC)
Other Precautions:HNDLG/STOR PREC: SOLID), ALL HAZARD PRECAUTIONS GIVEN
    MUST BE OBSERVED.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF WORKPLACE EXPOS LIM OF PROD OR ANY COMPONENT
    IS EXCEEDED, A NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD AIR SUPP RESP IS ADVISED IN
    ABSENCE OF PROP ENVIRON CTL. OSHA REGS ALSO PERMIT OTHER NIOSH/MSHA
    RESPS (NEG PRESS TYPE)  UNDER SPECIFIED CNDTNS. (SEE INGRED 10)
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL
    EXHAUST) VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLVS.
Protective Gloves:RESISTANT: POLYETHYLENE.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOGGLES /FULL LGTH FSHLD
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING AND BOOTS TO
    PREVENT SKIN CONTACT, EYE WASH STATION, EMERGENCY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLO HAZ: IGNITION SOURCES AT LOCATIONS DISTANT FROM MATERIAL HNDLG
    POINT. NEVER USE WELDING/CUTTING TORCH ON/NEAR DRUM (EVEN EMPTY)
    BECAUSE PROD (EVEN RESIDUE) CAN IGNITE EXPLOSIVELY. ALL 5 GAL PAIL
    S & LARGER METAL CONTAINERS INCLUDING TANK CARS/TANK TRUCKS SHOULD
    BE GROUNDED AND/OR BONDED WHEN MATL IS TRANSFERRED.

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

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Vapor Pres:17.5 @ 20C
Vapor Density:> AIR
Spec Gravity:1.250 @ 25C
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Appearance and Odor:CLEAN, DARK RED LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:12-13

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG MINERAL ACIDS, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM TOXIC MATERIALS: CO*2 AND CO,
    VARIOUS HYDROCARBONS, ALDEHYDES, PHENOLS, ETC.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SM SPILL: ALLOW VOLAT PORTION TO EVAP IN HOOD.
    ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME FOR VAPS TO COMPLETELY CLEAR HOOD DUCT WORK.
    DISP OF REMAINING MATL I/A/W FED, STATE & LOCAL REGS . LG SPILL:
    DESTROY BY LIQ  INCINERATION I/A/W FED, STATE & LOCAL REGS .

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