SILVER FERN CHEMICAL

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1 SILVER FERN CHEMICAL Safety Data Sheet SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION Product Name: CAS Number: Chemical Name: Synonyms: DMC; Methyl Carbonate; Carbonic acid dimethyl ester; Dimethyl ester of carbonic acid Uses: Laboratory chemicals Company Business Contact Silver Fern Chemical, Inc. Customer Service: Queen Anne Avenue North Suite #C Seattle WA 98109, USA 24 Hour Emergency Contact Infotrac Outside USA & Canada SECTION 2: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Danger Classification of the substance or mixture: Flammable Liquids Category 2 Hazard Statements: H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor Precautionary Statements: P210: Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking P240: Ground/ Bond container and receiving equipment Effective Date: 07/24/2015 Page 1 of 5

2 SECTION 3: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS CAS # Content (W/W) Ingredients % SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES If inhaled: Move to fresh air If breathing is difficult, give oxygen Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur In case of skin contact: Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur In case of eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes Obtain medical attention If swallowed : Do not induce vomiting Obtain medical attention SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Flash Point: 18 C / 64.4 F Lower/Upper explosion limit 4.22 Vol%/ Vol% Suitable extinguishing media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: Flammable Containers may explode when heated Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back Advice for Firefighters: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Containment and Clean- Up: Soak up with iner absorbent material. Keep in suitable and closed containers for disposal Remove all sources of ignition Use spark- proof tools and explosion-proof equipment Environmental precautions: Should not be release into the environment Personal Precautions: Use personal protective equipment. Remove all sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing Avoid ingestion and inhalation Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition Use only non-sparking tools Use explosion-proof equipment To avoid ignition of vapors by static electricity discharge, all metal parts of the equipment must be grounded Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Wear personal protective equipment. Storage: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place Flammables area Keep away from heat and sources of ignition Store under an inert atmosphere Effective Date: 07/24/2015 Page 2 of 5

3 SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Respiratory protection: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced Hand protection: Wear chemical gloves Eye protection: Wear safety glasses with side- shields Body protection: Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure General safety and hygiene measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice Exposure Limits: Product, as supplied, does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure limits. SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Odor Odor Threshold ph Melting point Initial boiling point and boiling range Flash point Evaporation rate Flammability (solid, gas) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Liquid, clear Pleasant 2-4 C / F 90 C / 194 F@ 760 mmhg 18 C / 64.4 F flammable Upper Vol%/ Lower 4.22 Vol% Vapor pressure C Vapor density 3.1 (Air = 1.0) Specific gravity Water solubility Auto-ignition temperature 139 g/l Decomposition temperature: Effective Date: 07/24/2015 Page 3 of 5

4 Molecular Formula Viscosity: C3 H6 O deg. SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Conditions to avoid: Excess heat, Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition, Exposure to air, Exposure to moist air or water. Substances to avoid: Strong acids, Strong bases, Strong oxidizing agents. Hazardous reactions: None under normal processing Decomposition products: Carbon monoxide ( CO), Carbon dioxide ( CO 2 ) SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute toxicity : Very flammable Skin corrosion/irritation : Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Respiratory or skin sensitization : No data available Germ cell mutagenicity : Carcinogenicity : There are no known carcinogenic chemicals in this product Reproductive toxicity: SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity : Do not release product into the environment or into any body of water. Biodegradability: No data available Bioaccumulative Potential: No data available SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste disposal of substance: Dispose of in accordance with local regulations Container disposal: Empty containers should be taken for local recycling, recovery or waste disposal SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT: Effective Date: 07/24/2015 Page 4 of 5

5 ADR; IATA: TSCA: United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory This information is not intended to convey all specific regulatory or operational requirements/information relating to this product. It is the responsibility of the transporting organization to follow all applicable laws, regulations and rules relating to the transportation of the material. SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory Lists DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances ENCS - Japan Existing and New Chemical Substances CHINA - China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances AICS - Inventory of Chemical Substances KECL - Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION Revision Date 01/14/2015 DISCLAIMER OF RESPONSIBILITY The information on this SDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is provided without any warranty, expressed or implied, regarding its correctness. Some information presented and conclusions drawn herein are from sources other than direct test data on the substance itself. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage, or expense arising out of or in any way connected with handling, storage, use, or disposal of this product. If the product is used as a component in another product, this SDS information may not be applicable. <end of document> Effective Date: 07/24/2015 Page 5 of 5