Product ID:THIONYL CHLORIDE 0246
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00K000876
MSDS Number: BCBQP

Emergency Phone: 716-722-5151

Info Phone: 716-722-5151

Cage: 19139

Telephone: 716-722-5151/(800) 242-2424

Cage: 19139

THIONYL CHLORIDE

CAS: 7719-09-7

RTECS: XM5150000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL C 1 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 1 PPM; 9192

Effects of Overexposure:SKIN/EYES:IRRITNT,CORROSIVE,MAY CAUSE EYE
BURNS;INHALE:IRRITNT,MAY CAUSE PUMONARY EDEMA.

First Aid:INHALE:EMOVE TO FRESH AIR,GIVE CPR/O*2 IF NEED;EYES:FLUSH W
LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O;INGEST:RINSE
MOUTH,GIVE EXCESS OF WATER,GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP;H*2O SPRAY COOL
CONT, IF INTACT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE UNPROTECTED PERSONS.STOP LEAK. H*2O
SPRAY COOL CONT IF FIRE/HEAT.PROVIDE VENTILATION.COVER SPILL W
SODIUM BICARBONATE,CAUTIOUSLY MIX & SPRAY W H*2O TO NEUTRALIZE.HOLD
IN CONTAINER PENDING DIS POSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED,LOW
FIRE RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL
CONTACT.KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT W CHEMICAL.REMOVE
& WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.MAINTAIN STRICT HYGIENE. *W
WATER,SCOOP UP & ADD TO LG VOLUME OF H*2O, THEN SEWER(IF APPROVED).

Respiratory Protection:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP OR AIR SUPPLIED FACE
MASK
Ventilation:MECHANICAL(GEN./LOCAL EXHAUST),WITH FUME HOOD WHEN USING.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS/RUBR
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:NORMAL FULL WORK CLOTHING COVERING
ARMS,LEGS,FACE SHIELD,ETC
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM MFG.DATED 10/6/72.PRODUCT IS HYDROLIZED IN WATER TO SO*2 &
HCL.NOTE THAT FUMES FROM PRODUCT ARE CHLORINE AND SULFUR
DIOXIDE,TLV OF SO*2 IS 2 PPM AND OF CL*2 IS 1 PPM.

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:174F,79C
Vapor Pres:97
Vapor Density:4.1
Spec Gravity:1.64
Solubility in Water:SEE SUP DAT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,FUMING LIQUID;SUFFOCATING ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER,ALKALI
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE(FORMS H*2SO*4 & HCL, HIGHLY
CORROSIVE TO METALS)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE AND SULFUR
DIOXIDE(CORROSIVE,TOXIC VAPORS)

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL.HANDLE &
DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE,& LOCAL REGULATIONS.MFG SUGGESTS
FURTHER NEUTRALIZATION BY ADDITION TO 50/50 DRY SODA ASH/SLAKED
LIME,SPRAY*(SEE OTHPRECAT)

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