FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO -- DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE, CAT. NO. D128500 -- 6810-01-047-1741 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE, CAT. NO. D128500
MSDS Date:10/12/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-047-1741
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO
Address:585 ALPHA DR
City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15238-2911
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 0R 800-424-3900 CHEMTR
CAGE:22527
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO
Address:2000 PARK LN
Box:City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15275
Country:US
Phone:412-490-8586
CAGE:22527
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE
CAS:67-68-5
RTECS #:PV6210000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LC50/4 HR RAT IS 1.6 MG/L
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE IS AN IRRITANT AND
    IS TOXIC BY INHALATION AND INGESTION. IT IS ABSORBED READILY
    THROUGH THE SKIN BUT TOXIC AMOUNTS ARE UNUSUAL. CHRONIC EFFECTS ARE
    CHEMICAL PNEUMONIA, LIVER & KIDNE Y TOXICITY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PRODUCT CONTAINS NO MATERIALS CURRENTLY
    CLASSIFIED AS CARCINOGENIC BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:COUGHING, NAUSEA, VOMITING, CHILLS, CRAMPS,
    HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, LETHARGY, CLOUDY SWELLING OF LIVER, SIGNS OF
    RENAL TOXICITY, ITCHING/TRANSIENT BURNING OF THE SKIN, HISTAMINE
    RELEASE WITH WHEAL & FLAR E FORMATION, GARLIC TASTE AND ODOR TO
    BREATH, DIARRHEA, TRANSIENT DISTURBANCES OF COLOR VISION,
    PHOTOPHOBIA, BLURRED EYE
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. ASSIST BREATHING IF
    NECESSARY. KEEP PERSON WARM AND RESTING. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING. WASH EFFECTED AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER. FLUSH WITH LARGE
    AMOUNTS OF WAT ER. EYES:WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF
    WATER OR NORMAL SALINE FOR 15-20 MINUTES. INGESTION:GET IMMEDIATE
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. REMOVE CHEMICAL BY EMISIS OR GASTRIC LAVAGE(BY
    MEDICAL PERSONNEL).

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:192F,89C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:419F
Lower Limits:2.6 %
Upper Limits:42 %
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY OR
    STANDARD FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR AND MAY
    TRAVEL ALONG GROUND OR FLOOR, THEN 'FLASH BACK' FROM A DISTANT
    IGNITION SOURCE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. TAKE UP WITH SAND
    OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND PLACE INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINERS
    FOR LATER DISPOSAL. KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATABLE
    SUBSTANCES. BOND AND/OR GROUND OF CONTAINERS DURING LIQUID
    TRANSFER.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:THE SPECIFIC RESPIRATOR SELECTED SHOULD BE BASED
    ON THE LEVELS OF CONTAMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE. FISHER REQUIRES
    THAT THEY CARRY NIOSH AND MSHA APPROVAL. THEY VARY FROM A SIMPLE
    DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR  TO AN SCBM DEPENDING ON THE EXPOSURE.
Ventilation:PROCESS ENCLOSURE IS RECOMMENDED. VENTILATION EQUIPMENT
    MUST BE EXPLOSION -PROOF.
Protective Gloves:APPROPRIATE TO PREVENT CONTACT
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING APPROPRIATE TO PREVENT
    PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT. EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY
    SHOWER,
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICE. AVOID
    UNNECESSARY CONTACT. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS RECEIVED FROM NAVY (FOCAL POINT N). NAVY IDENTIFIED NSN.

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

HCC:T2
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:372F,189C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:64.0F,17.8C
Vapor Pres:0.37  MM
Vapor Density:2.7
Spec Gravity:1.1
Evaporation Rate & Reference:4.3 CCL4 = 1
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, WATER WHITE, HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID WITH SIGHTLY
    BITTER TASTE/GARLIC ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, FLAME, SPARKS, OTHER
    IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS INCLUDE
    FORMALDEHYDE, METHYL MERCAPTAN AND SULFUR DIOXIDE VAPORS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS
    WHEN STORING OR DISPOSING OF THIS MATERIAL. FOR ASSISTANCE CONTACT
    DISTRICT DIRECTOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.

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