Product ID:TRICHLOROETHYLENE
MSDS Date:07/13/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-184-4800
MSDS Number: BHBGJ

MALLINCKRODT INC;SCIENCE PRODUCT DIVISION

PARIS BYPASS
PARIS, KY 40361
US

Emergency Phone: 314-982-5000

Info Phone: 314-982-5000

Cage: 62910

MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

TRICHLOROETHYLENE (SARA III)

CAS: 79-01-6

RTECS: KX4550000

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM/100 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM/100,A5STEL;93

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50:4920MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF
EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY OR G.I.TRACT;SEVERE PAIN,REDNESS OF
EYES;DRYNESS OF SKIN;CNS EFFECT LIKE,VISUAL;DRYNESS OF SKIN;CNS
EFFECT LIKE,VISUAL DISTURBANCES AND MENTAL CONFUSION,HEADA
CHE,NAUSEA,DIZZINESS,VOMITING,DIZZINESS/CHRONIC;LIVER,KIDNEY
DAMAGE,CNS EFFEVTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SUSPECTED ANIMALS CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN.

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.CPR/OXYGEN IF
NECESSARY;CONSULT A PHYSICIAN. INGESTION:IF CONSCIOUS,GIVE TWO
GLASSES OF WATER;CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY,SKIN AND
EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FO R ABOUT 15-20 MINUTES,CALL A
PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:770F
Lower Limits:12.5
Upper Limits:90
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY,CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH/MSHA
APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:A STRONG IGNITION SOURCE CAN/PRODUCE
IGNITION.

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;CONTAIN FREE
LIQUID IF POSSIBLE:REMOVE ALL IGNITION SOURCES;USE SUITABLE INERT
ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
AREA.KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED;PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICIAL DAMAGE.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE PEL/TLV OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation:LOCSAL EXHAUSTED/GENERAL TO MAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS APRON;EYE-WASH FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
VAPORS/MIST;WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:188.GF/87C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-99.4F/-73C
Vapor Pres:57.8
Vapor Density:4.5;AIR=1
Spec Gravity:1.45
Solubility in Water:NEGLIIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID,CHLOROFORM-LIKE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALI HYDROXIDES,POWDERED METALS,LIQUID OXYGEN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT,FLAMES.LIGHT.UV LIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO,PHOSGENE AND HCL VAPORS.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES;DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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