Product ID:194 - 59 OMEGA 2854
MSDS Date:03/01/1994
FSC:8010
NIIN:00-926-4727
MSDS Number: BWZQF

FINE ORGANICS CORP

6935 WEST 62ND STREET
CHICAGO, IL 60638
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 312-586-8000

Preparer: P ZALANTIS

Cage: DO272

OMEGA CHEMICAL PROD GP, FINE ORGANICS CORP

CHICAGO, IL 60638 US

Telephone: 312-586-8000, 800-424-9300

Cage: 0B5U9

DICHLOROMETHANE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 75-09-2

RTECS: PA8050000

Fraction By Weight: 86%

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

METHANOL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 9%

OSHA PEL 250 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 200 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

TOLUENE (SARA III) (CERCLA)

CAS: 108-88-3

RTECS: XS5250000

Fraction By Weight: 2%

OSHA PEL 150 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM STEEL

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

1.12 LBS/GAL. 1.34 GRAMS/LITER

RTECS: 9999999VO

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:UNKNOWN IARC:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: CONTACT WITH SKIN WILL CAUSE
SEVERE BURNS, EYES AND NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION. CHRONIC: MAY
AFFECT HEART, LIVER AND KIDNEYS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:METHYLENE CHLORIDE--LISTED 2B.
Effects of Overexposure:HIGH VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS ARE IRRITATING TO
EYES, NOSE, THROAT & RESPIRATORY TRACT AND MAY CAUSE HEADACHES,
DIZZINESS, AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS. WILL CAUSE
IRRITATION AND/OR BURNS TO EYES. I NGESTION MAY LEAD TO PULMONARY
INJURY.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING LIVER AND KIDNEY
DISEASE, CARDIAC DISORDERS, RESPIRATORY/LUNG DISEASE.

First Aid:SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. INHALATION: REMOVE
PERSON TO FRESH AIR. ADMINISTER ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING
HAS STOPPED. EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WITHIN 1
MINUTE PERI OD OF CONTACT. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHS. WASH
AREA WITH WATER. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE PLENTY OF
WATER. SMALL AMOUNTS MAY BE LETHAL.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:NONE TO BOIL
Extinguishing Media:WATER, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING INCLUDING NIOSH
APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. TREAT AS HYDROCARBON
VAPOR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY CAUSE HYDROGEN
CHLORIDE VAPOR.

Spill Release Procedures:IF OUTDOORS, ADD SAND, EARTH OR OTHER SUITABLE
ABSORBENT TO SPILL AREA. KEEP PRODUCT OUT OF SEWER AND WATER
COURSES BY DIKING OR IMPOUNDING. INDOORS, ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION
SOURCES AND REMOVE WITH ABS ORBENT MATERIAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE ABOVE 80F OR BELOW 32F.
REASONABLE CARE AND PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING THIS MATERIAL ARE
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
Other Precautions:THIS CONTAINER MAY BE HAZARDOUS WHEN EMPTIED. EMPTIED
CONTAINERS MAY RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUES (VAPOR/LIQUID). USE IN WELL
VENTILATED AREA.

Respiratory Protection:ORGANIC SOLVENT
Ventilation:LEVELS OF CONCENTRATIONS BELOW TLV OF ANY CONSTITUENTS.
MECHANICAL SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING; APRON OR SPLASH GUARD.
Work Hygienic Practices:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING; APRON OR SPLASH GUARD.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:102F,39C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:32.0F,0.0C
Vapor Pres:335 @ 20C
Vapor Density:1
Spec Gravity:1.20-1.22/H2O=1
Viscosity:C
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:MILKY, VISCOUS LIQUID, SOLVENT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:97

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COAL TAR INSULATION, STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:OPEN SPARKS AND FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY CAUSE
HYDROGEN CHLORIDE VAPORS.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE,
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DISPOSAL RECOMMENDATIONS APPLY TO THE
ORIGINAL MATERIAL AND ITS CONTAINER; NOT ANY MATERIALS WHICH ARE A
WASTE BYPRODUCT OF THE USER'S OPERATION.

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