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characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. Causes
respiratory tract irritation. May cause narcotic effects in high concentration. Vapors may cause
dizziness or suffocation.
Chronic
: May cause reproductive and fetal effects. Laboratory experiments have resulted in
mutagenic effects. Animal studies have reported the development of tumors. Prolonged
exposure may cause liver, kidney, and heart damage.
FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes
: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the
upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin
: Get medical aid. Wash clothing before reuse. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water.
Ingestion
: Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or
water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation
: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
General Information
: Containers can build up pressure if exposed to heat and/or fire. As in any
fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or
equivalent), and full protective gear. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air. Vapors can
travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Will burn if involved in a fire. Flammable Liquid. Can
release vapors that form explosive mixtures at temperatures above the flash-point. Use water
spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Containers may explode in the heat of a fire.
Extinguishing Media
: For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-
resistant foam. For large fires, use water spray, fog, or alcohol-resistant foam.
Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Water may be ineffective. Do NOT use straight
streams of water.
● Autoignition Temperature: 362.8 deg C
● (alcohol Flash Point: 13.9 deg C ( 57.02 deg F)
● Explosion Limits: Lower: 3.3 (alcohol)
● Explosion Limits: Upper: 18.0 (alcohol)
● NFPA Rating: health: 2; flammability: 3; instability: 0
APPENDIX
VACUUM/ELEVATION CHART
Capacities Are Reduced As You Go Higher- Use this guideline and also other web resources to
figure what your gauge reading difference is for you elevation. Pressure Gauges are set for sea
level.
The basic formula is:
Current Atmospheric Pressure x Max. Rated Level of a Vacuum Pump
29.92
″ Hg (absolute vacuum)
