ONCOR INC -- 2-MERCAPTOETHANOL  -- 6810-00F048805
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:2-MERCAPTOETHANOL
MSDS Date:06/26/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F048805
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ONCOR INC
Address:209 PERRY PKY SUITE 7
City:GAITHERSBURG
State:MD
ZIP:20877-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:301-963-3500/800-776-6267
Emergency Phone Num:301-963-3500/800-776-6267
CAGE:016E9
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ONCOR INC
Address:209 PERRY PKY SUITE 7
City:GAITHERSBURG
State:MD
ZIP:20877-5000
Country:US
Phone:301-963-3500/800-776-6267
CAGE:016E9

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

Ingred Name:2-MERCAPTOETHANOL	*96-2*
CAS:60-24-2
RTECS #:KL5600000

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 300MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: SUBSTANCE
    IS READILY ABSORBED. INHALATION: MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION OF THE
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. LIQUID MAY CAUSE PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION

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

First Aid:IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING.
    IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. FLUSH SKIN
    W/WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point:170.6F
Extinguishing Media:USE ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL/CO2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT  & SCBA W/FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & SCBA W/FULL
    POSITIVE PRESSURE FACE PIECE.    (SEE SUPP)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS MAY FOLLOW ALONG SURFACE TO
    DISTANT IGNITION SOURCE & FLASH BACK.CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO
    HEAT MAY EXPLODE.CONTACT W/STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CUASE FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SHUT OFF
    IGNITION SOURCES. NO FLARES, SMOKING/FLAMES IN AREA. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS. TAKE UP W/SAND/OTHER NON-COMBUSTIBLE
    ABSORBENT  MATERIAL & PLACE I NTO CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. FLUSH
    AREA W/WATER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES & FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE SUIT
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPEC FIRE CONT'D: MOVE CONTAINERS FROM AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE W/O RISK.
    USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:314.6F
Vapor Pres:1.2
Vapor Density:2.7
Spec Gravity:1.11
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID W/SULFIDE ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME, OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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