SHAPE PROD -- METHYL SULFOXIDE  -- 6810-01-047-1741
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHYL SULFOXIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-047-1741
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SHAPE PROD
Emergency Phone Num:415-893-0313
CAGE:JO834
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SHAPE PROD
Address:1127 57TH AVE.
Box:City:OAKLAND
State:CA
ZIP:94621-4427
Country:US
Phone:415-534-1186
CAGE:JO834
Company Name:SHAPE PRODUCTS
Address:1127 57TH AVE.
Box:City:OAKLAND
State:CA
ZIP:94621-4427
Country:US
Phone:510-534-1186 OR 800-444-0015
CAGE:3D869

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

Ingred Name:DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE
CAS:67-68-5
RTECS #:PV6210000
Fraction by Wt: 99%

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

Effects of Overexposure:IRRIT: CAN AFFECT CORNEAL OPACITY. IF ABSORBED
    THRU SKIN OR INH: CAUSES IRRIT.

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

First Aid:EXTERNAL: FLUSH W/PLENTY WATER 15 MIN MINIM. EYE: CALL MD.
    INTERNAL: IF INH, MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF DIFFICULT BRTHNG, GIVE
    OXYGEN, CALL MD.

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

Flash Point:203F COC
Lower Limits:2.6
Upper Limits:42
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER CAN BE USED OR ALCOHOL FOAM
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CAN EMIT TOXIC FUMES WHEN HEATED TO
    DECOMP

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE SOURCE OF IGNITION. ABSORB SM SPILLS
    W/PAPER TOWEL OR VERMICULITE. TREAT AS SOLID WASTE. PUMP LG SPILLS
    INTO HOLDING TANKS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:CAN REACT W/OXIDIZING MATLS
Other Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHST REC
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:APPRVD WORK CLOTHES
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:372F
Vapor Pres:037
Spec Gravity:1.1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS, HYGROSCOPIC
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETYL CHLORIDE, ACYL HALIDES, BENZENESOLFONYL CHLORIDE
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID DECOMP TEMP SINCE MATL BECOMES
    UNSTABLE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE IN FLAMMABLE SOLVENT. SPRAY INTO FIRE
    DOX OF APPROVD INCINERATOR. OBSERVE APPROPRIATE FED, STATE, LOCAL
    REG.

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