Material Safety Data Sheet


SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information



SECTION I - Material Identity
Item Name                               
Part Number/Trade Name                   PR-1570 AMBER, (PART B) BASE COMPONENT POLYETHER POLYOL COM
National Stock Number                    8030013693622
CAGE Code                                83574
Part Number Indicator                    B
MSDS Number                              188948
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        PRC-DESOTO
P.O. Box                                 1800
Street                                   5430 SAN FERNANDO ROAD,
City                                     GLENDALE
State                                    CA
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 91209
Emergency Phone                          800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
Information Phone                        818-240-2060

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               02SEP98
Active Indicator                         Y

Alternate Vendors


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        NR
NRC License Number                       NR
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             NR
Appearance/Odor                          CLEAR LIQUID
Boiling Point                            392-595F
Melting Point                            NR
Vapor Pressure                           NR
Vapor Density                            NON VOLATI
Specific Gravity                         .957
Decomposition Temperature                NR
Evaporation Rate                         NON VOLATILE
Solubility in Water                      NR
Percent Volatiles by Volume              0
Chemical pH                              NR
Corrosion Rate                           NR
Container Pressure Code                  1
Temperature Code                         4
Product State Code                       L


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point                              250
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    NR
Upper Explosion Limit                    NR
Extinguishing Media                      CO2, DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         WATER SPRAY MAY BE INEFFECTIVE. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER. FOG NOZZLES ARE PREFERRED. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVE SCBA AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN & EYES
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           VAPORS MAY ACCUMULATE IN INADEQUATELY VENTIALTED OR CONFINED AREAS. VAPORS MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES WITH AIR. VAPOS MAY TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES. FLASHBACK OR FLAME TO THE HANDLING SITE MAY OCCUR. CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE WHEN EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            NOT KNOWN
Materials to Avoid                       NONE KNOWN
Hazardous Decomposition Products         PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION ARE HAZARDOUS INCLUDING CARBON DIOXIDE AND CARBON MONOXIDE
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       WILL NOT OCCUR 
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      NR


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       MILD IRRITATION MAY OCCUR ON CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. IF SWALLOWED, 1, 4-BUTANEDIOL IS A DEPRESSANT 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NR
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NR
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NR
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NONE
Symptoms of Overexposure                 NARCOSIS AND LOSS OF REFLEXES. KIDNEY DAMAGE HAS BEEN REPORTED FOLLOWING INGESTION
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NR
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST CONSULT A PHYSICIAN SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. DO NOT USE SOLVENTS. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND WASH BEFORE REUSE. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST GET MEDICAL ATTENTION INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE BREATHING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION INGESTION: GET MEDICAL ATTENTION


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       PROTECT FROM IGNITION. WEAR SCBA FOR UNVENTED SPILLS. COVER WITH ABSORBENT MATERIALS AND SCOOP INTO CONTAINER. CLEAN RESIDUE WITH A SUITABLE SOLVENT
Neutralizing Agent                       NR
Waste Disposal Method                    NOT A HAZARDOUS WASTE ACCORDING TO EPA REGULATIONS. CONSULT STATE REGULATIONS PRIOR TO DISPOSAL OF SPILLAGE
Handling and Storage Precautions         KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. ISOLATE FROM HEAT, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, SPARKS AND FLAMES. DO NOT STORE ABOVE 120 F
Other Precautions                        EMPTY DRUMS MAY CONTAIN EXPLOSIVE VAPORS. DO NOT CUT, PUNCTURE OR WELD ON OR NEAR DRUMS. VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR AND MAY COLLECT IN LOW OR CONFINED AREAS


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   WHEN SPRAYING OR APPLYING IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCES LIKELY TO PRODUCE AIRBORNE LEVELS IN EXCESS OF TLV, USE AN ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE OR AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR
Ventilation                              GENERAL
Protective Gloves                        SOLVENT RESISTANT GLOVES 
Eye Protection                           CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment               SAFETY SHOWER, EYE BATH AND WASHING FACILITIES
Work Hygenic Practices                   NR
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          NR
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        NO
Contact Code                             SLIGHT
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN
Specific Hazard and Precaution           NO TARGET ORGANS LISTED FOR CHRONIC EXPOSURES


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       .75
Unit of Measure                          QT


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         0
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         0


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          1,4-BUTANEDIOL
CAS Number                               110634
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  10
OSHA PEL                                 NR
ACGIH TLV                                NR
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          2-ETHYL-1,3-HEXANEDIOL
CAS Number                               94962
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0
OSHA PEL                                 NR
ACGIH TLV                                NR
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          POLY[OXY(METHYL-1,2-ETHANEDIYL)], .ALPHA.-HYDRO-.OMEGA.-HYDROXY-
CAS Number                               25322694
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0
OSHA PEL                                 NR
ACGIH TLV                                NR
Ingredient #                             04
Ingredient Name                          CASTOR OIL
CAS Number                               8001794
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0
OSHA PEL                                 NR
ACGIH TLV                                NR