PARKS CORP -- MEK  -- 6810-00N056895
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MEK
MSDS Date:07/05/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N056895
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:PARKS CORP
Box:5
City:SOMERSET
State:MA
ZIP:02726
Country:US
Info Phone Num:617-679-5938
Emergency Phone Num:617-679-5938
CAGE:GO179
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:PARKS CORP
Address:MAIN ST
Box:5
City:SOMERSET
State:MA
ZIP:02726
Country:US
Phone:508-679-5938
CAGE:GO179
Company Name:PARKS CORPORATION
Box:5
City:SOMERSET
State:MA
ZIP:02726
Country:US
Phone:508-679-5938
CAGE:6L244

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

Ingred Name:2-BUTANONE; (METHYL ETHYL KETONE) (MEK) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:78-93-3
RTECS #:EL6475000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:200 PPM
ACGIH TLV:200 PPM;300 STEL
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CAUSES EYE BURNS. VAPORS IRRITATING TO
    EYES, NOSE, THROAT & CAN RESULT IN HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA,
    WEAKNESS & LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS.
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:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
    WATER. CALL MD . INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, IF BREATHING IRREGULAR
    OR STOPPED, START RESUSCITATION, ADMINISTER OXYGEN. EYES:FLU SH
    W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CALL MD.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:20.0F,-6.7C
Lower Limits:1.8%
Upper Limits:10%
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . KEEP UPWIND, COOL EXPOSED CONTAINERS W/WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMMABLE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE IGNITION SOURCES. KEEP PEOPLE AWAY.
    VENTILATE ENCLOSED SPACES. OPEN WINDOWS & DOORS. AVOID BREATHING
    VAPOR. ADD ABSORBENT TO SPILL AREA. RECOVER FREE LIQUID.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS & OPEN
    FLAME. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. USE ONLY W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES & PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT
    W/SKIN.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED ORGANIC CANISTER OR
    AIR-SUPPLIED MASK.
Ventilation:USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. NO SMOKING OR FLAME.
Protective Gloves:SYNTHETIC RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYE WASH .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:175F,79C
Vapor Pres:71
Vapor Density:2.48
Spec Gravity:0.81 (H*2O=1)
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:5.8 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID; PLEASANT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDANTS, WILL DISSOLVE SOME PLASTICS & RUBBER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, IF NOT BURNED
    COMPLETELY.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS . ABSORB ON SOLIDS & INCINERATE. RUN-OFF TO WATERWAY
    CREATED FIRE HAZARD; NOTIFY FIRE AGENCIES.

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