ASHLAND CHEMICAL INC -- NOVASET COREACTANT 6020  -- 6850-00N041922
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NOVASET COREACTANT 6020
MSDS Date:05/31/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N041922
MSDS Number: BSXLZ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL INC
Box:2219
City:COLUMBUS
State:OH
ZIP:43216
Country:US
Info Phone Num:614-790-3333
Emergency Phone Num:800-274-5263
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:DIBASIC ESTER (MIXTURE OF INGREDIENTS 2 - 4). BP:385F,196C.
    VP:0.2 @ 20C.
Fraction by Wt: 10-30%
Other REC Limits:10 MG/M3 (MFR)

Ingred Name:DIMETHYL GLUTARATE (MFR CAS NO: 1119-40-0)
CAS:119-40-0
Fraction by Wt: 66%

Ingred Name:ADIPIC ACID, DIMETHYL ESTER; (DIMETHYL ADIPATE)
CAS:627-93-0
RTECS #:AV1645000
Fraction by Wt: 17%

Ingred Name:SUCCINIC ACID, DIMETHYL ESTER; (DIMETHYL SUCCINATE)
CAS:106-65-0
RTECS #:WM7675000
Fraction by Wt: 16.5%

Ingred Name:ACETIN, TRI-; (TRIACETIN)
CAS:102-76-1
RTECS #:AK3675000
Fraction by Wt: >60%

Ingred Name:RESORCINOL	(SARA III)
CAS:108-46-3
RTECS #:VG9625000
Fraction by Wt: 5-10%
OSHA PEL:10 PPM;20 PPM STEL
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM;20 PPM STEL
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:SPILL PROC:WEARING PROT EQUIP SHLD BE EXCLUDED FROM AREA OF
    SPILL UNTIL CLEAN-UP HAS BEEN COMPLETED. STOP SPILL (ING 8)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 7:AT SOURCE, DIKE AREA OF SPILL TO PVNT SPREADING, PUMP
    LIQ TO SALVAGE TANK. REMAINING LIQ MAY BE TAKEN UP ON(ING 9)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 8:SAND, CLAY, EARTH, FLOOR ABSORBENT, OR OTHER
    ABSORBENT MATERIAL & SHOVELED INTO CONTAINERS.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:RESP PROT:CNDTNS (SEE YOUR SAFETY EQUIP SUPPLIER).
    ENGINEERING/ADMINISTRATIVE CTLS SHLD BE IMPLEMENTED TO REDUCE
    EXPOS.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:EYES:CAN CAUSE MODERATE
    IRRITATION, REDNESS, TEARING. SKIN:CAN CAUSE REDDENING, IRRITATION,
    DERMATITIS, POSSIBLE SENSITIZATION. INHAL:EXCESSIVE INHALATION OF
    VAPORS CAN CAUSE NASAL & RESPIRATORY  IRRITATION. INGEST:CAN CAUSE
    GI IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING & DIARRHEA.
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:SKIN:THORO WASH EXPOSED AREA W/SOAP & WATER. IF IRRIT/RASH
    DEVELOPS, GET MED ATTN. REMOVE & LAUNDER CONTAM CLTHG BEFORE
    RE-USE. EYES:FLUSH W/LG AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS, LIFTING
    UPPER & LOWER  LIDS OCCAS, GET MED ATTN. INGEST:IMMED DRINK 2
    GLASSES OF WATER & INDUCE VOMIT BY EITHER GIVING IPECAC SYRUP/BY
    PLACING FINGER AT BACK OF THROAT. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO
    UNCON PERS. (SUPDAT)

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

Flash Point Method:SCC
Flash Point:>200F,>93C
Lower Limits:0.9%
Upper Limits:8%
Extinguishing Media:REGULAR FOAM, WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY
    CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPS ARE HVR/AIR & MAY TRAVEL ALONG
    GROUND/BE MOVED BY VENT & IGNITED BY HEAT, PILOT LIGHTS, OTHER
    FLAMES & IGNIT SOURCES AT LOCATIONS DIST FROM MATL (SUPDAT)

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

Spill Release Procedures:SM SPILL:ABSORB LIQ ON PAPER, VERMICULITE,
    FLOOR ABSORB/OTHER ABSORB MATL & TRANSFER TO HOOD. LG SPILL:PVNT
    RUN-OFF TO SEWERS, STREAMS/OTHER BODIES OF WATER. IF RUN-OFF
    OCCURS, NOTIFY PROPER AUTHS AS  REQD, THAT SPILL HAS OCCURED. PERS
    NOT (ING 7)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:CONTAINERS OF THIS MATERIAL MAY BE HAZARDOUS WHEN
    EMPTIED. SINCE EMPTIED CONTAINERS RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUES (VAPOR,
    LIQUID &/OR SOLID), ALL HAZARD PRECAUTIONS GIVEN IN THIS MSDS MUST
    BE OBSERVED.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF WORKPLACE EXPOS LIM(S) OF PROD/ANY COMPONENT
    IS EXCEEDED, NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD AIR SUPPLIED RESP IS ADVISED IN
    ABSENCE OF PROPER ENVIRON CTL. OSHA REGS ALSO PERMIT OTHER
    NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD RESPS (NEG P RESS TYPE) UNDER SPECIFIED (ING 10)
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL (GENERAL &/OR LOCAL EXHAUST)
    VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RESISTANT GLOVES SUCH AS NEOPRENE.
Eye Protection:ANSI APRV CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES (FP N
Other Protective Equipment:TO PREVENT REPEATED OR PROLONGED SKIN
    CONTACT, WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING & BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLO HAZ:HNDLG POINT. NEVER USE WELDING/CUTTING TORCH ON/NEAR DRUM
    (EVEN EMPTY) BECAUSE PROD (EVEN JUST RESIDUE) CAN IGNITE
    EXPLOSIVELY. FIRST AID PROC:GET MED ATTN IMMED. INHAL:REMOVE
    INDIVIDUAL TO  FRESH AIR. IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, ADMIN OXYGEN. IF BRTHG
    HAS STOPPED GIVE ARTF RESP. KEEP PERS WARM, QUIET & GET MED ATTN.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:ING 1
Vapor Pres:ING 1
Vapor Density:HVR/AIR
Spec Gravity:1.14
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Appearance and Odor:CLEAN, CLEAR LIQUID, HOMOG SOLN.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:28-32

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT W/STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM TOXIC MATERIALS: CARBON
    DIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE, VARIOUS HYDROCARBONS, PHENOLS, ETC.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGS . 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  APPLIC REGS. LG SPILL:DESTROY BY LIQ
    INCIN.

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