BDJYL - TRICHLOROMETHANE, METHYLENE TRICHLORIDE.

Product Identification

Product ID:TRICHLOROMETHANE, METHYLENE TRICHLORIDE.
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-222-2639
MSDS Number: BDJYL

Responsible Party
CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY,INC.
27447 PACIFIC STREET
HIGHLAND, CA 92346-2640
US

Emergency Phone: 714-864-2310

Info Phone: 714-864-2310

Cage: 60777

Contractor
CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
HIGHLAND, CA 92346-2640 US

Telephone: 909-864-2310

Cage: 60777

Ingredients

CHLOROFORM (SARA III)

CAS: 67-66-3

RTECS: FS9100000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL (C) 50 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM; A2; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

Hazards

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHLOROFORM IS SUSPECTED BY NTP AND IARC
TO BE CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:POISON,HARMFUL IF INHALED.MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION.CANCER SUSPECT AGENT.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O2 IF
NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH;
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, OR OTHER
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:UNKN
Upper Limits:UNKN
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN INVOLVED IN FIRE,CHLOROFORM EMITS
HIGHLY TOXIC AND IRRITATING FUMES.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION.ABSORB ON
SAND,GROUND OR VERMICULITE.CAREFULLY SWEEP UP AND REMOVE,FLUSH
SPILL AREA WITH WATER & RECOVE INTO A CONTAINER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER IN A
COOL PLACE,PREFERABLY NOT ABOVE 30C. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HANDLING.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATING VAPORS,CONTACT OF EYES,SKIN,AND
CLOTHING.ITEM IS SUSPECTED CARCENOGEN(PER ACGIH)

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:IF EXCED TLV,NIOSH/MSHA APPR SELF-CNTND BRTHG
APP (POS PR MODE)
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION. APRONS. SPECIAL IMPERVIOUS
CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS IS UNDATED

Chemical Properties

HCC:T4
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=61.1C, 142.F
Vapor Pres:100
Vapor Density:4.12
Spec Gravity:1.49
Solubility in Water:SLIGHTLY
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID;HEAVY,ETHEREAL ODOR

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
EXCESS WATER;STRONG ALKALIES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:OPEN FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:PHOSGENE,HCL

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND CONTACT PROFESSIONAL DISPOSAL SERVICE

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