BFWQF - 18F613

Product Identification

Product ID:18F613
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:5910
NIIN:00-923-8734
MSDS Number: BFWQF

Responsible Party
G.E. CO. OUTDOOR BREAKER BUSINESS
6901 ELMWOOD AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19142-1815
US

Emergency Phone: 800-626-2004

Cage: MO241

Contractor
GENERAL ELECTRIC OUTDOOR BREAKER BUSINESS SECTION
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19142-1815 US

Telephone: 215-726-2626

Cage: 03497

Ingredients

POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS) (SARA III)

CAS: 1336-36-3

RTECS: TQ1350000

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:INHAL:RESP TK IRRIT;
SKIN/EYE;IRRIT,INFLAM,CHLORACNE; MAY CAUSE LIVER DAMAGE.

First Aid

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHNG,GIVE CPR, IF BRTHNG
DIFF,GIVE OXYGEN. EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN: WASH
W/SOAP&WATER. RMV CONTAM CLTHG&SHOES. INGEST:INDUCE VOMIT.RPT UNTIL
VOMIT IS C LEAR. NOTHG BY MOUTH IF UNCONCS. GET MEDICAL ATTN.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE SUIT WITH SELF CONTD
BRTHG APP.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MATL IS NON-FLAMMABLE BUT MAY GENERATE
TOXIC GASES IN HEAT OF FIRE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:EVAN NON-ESSENTL PERSONNEL. VENT SPIL AREA.
WEAR PROTECT EQUIPT. STOP LEAK. SOAK UP LIQUID W/NON-REACTIVE MATL
(SAND, DIRT, ETC) OR RMV BY DIKE & PUMPING OR OTHER SUITABLE MEANS.
CLEAN AREA W/SUITABLE SAFETY SOLVENT. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT. KEEP
CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED
Other Precautions:CHLORODIPHENYLS MAY ATTACK SOME TYPES OF RUBBER AND
PLASTIC. DO NOT USE CONTAMINATED WORK CLOTHING. SHOWER/WASH AFTER
EXPOSURE TO PCB'S.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MESA APPR SCBA/AIR SUPP RESPIR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
OVEREXPOS:CAN CAUSE FORMATION OF CYSTS,CAUSES STILLBIRTHS.IRRITATES
EYES,NOSE THROAT.

Chemical Properties

HCC:Z3
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:PALE YELLOW VISCOUS LIQUID W/HYDROCARBON ODOR

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:SEE OTHER PRECAUTIONS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, CO, & OTHER
TOXIC/IRRITATING GASES/FUMES.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTROLLED DISPOSAL REQD. GEN. V.HIGH TEMP
INCINERATION. IAW ALL LOCAL, STATE, & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
PERMITTED DISPOSAL OPERTOR REQUIRED.

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