Product ID:CARBON TETRACHLORIDE,ACS
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-222-2638
MSDS Number: BDJYJ

CITY CHEMICAL CORP

132 WEST 22ND ST
NEW YORK, NY 10011
US

Emergency Phone: NONE KNOWN

Cage: 83628

CITY CHEMICAL CORPORATION

JERSEY CITY, NJ 07310 US

Telephone: 201-653-6900/800-248-2436

Cage: 83628

CARBON TETRACHLORIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 56-23-5

RTECS: FG4900000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S,5PPM/10 STEL,A3 93

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

Effects of
Overexposure:IRRITATES,EYES,NOSE,THROAT;HEADACHE,DIZZINESS,UPSETS
STOMACH, DERMATITUS

First Aid:INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,KEEP PRONE &
WARM.INGESTION-INDUCE VOMITING WITH WARM SALT WATER.REPEAT UNTIL
VOMIT IS CLEAR. EYES-WASH WITH PLENTY WARM WATER CALL DOCTOR. GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION I F BREATHING IS DIFFICULT.

Extinguishing Media:NON FLAMMABLE:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP;H*2O SPRAY COOL CONT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF
FIRE;TOXIC FUMES(PHOSGENE) MAY BE GENERATED BY FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE UNPROTECTED PERSONS. PROVIDE
VENTILATION. STOP LEAK. H*2O SPRAY COOL CONT(IF HOT). SM SPILL:
ABSORB W COMMERCIAL ABSORBENT, SHOVEL INTO METAL DRUMS; LG SPILL:
DIKE W COMMERCIAL ABSORBENT, PUM P INTO COVERED DRUMS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENT,LOW FIRE
RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT.
KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:MAINTAIN STRICT HYGIENE, AVOID PHYSICAL CONTACT,
REMOVE & WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATH FUMES.

Respiratory Protection:IF EXPOSD TLV,NIOSH/MESA APPR SELF-CNTND BRTHG
APP (POS PR MODE)
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL WORK CLOTHING TO PREVENT REPEATED OR
PROLONGED CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ACGIH 1983-4 LIST A2:SUSPECT OF CARCINOGENIC POTENTIAL FOR MAN STORAGE
CODE T4 DESIGNATED DUE TO SUSPECTED RISKS UPON EXPOSURE TO THIS
CHEMICAL(1983-4 ACGIH)

HCC:T3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=76.1C, 169.F
Vapor Pres:100
Vapor Density:5.49
Spec Gravity:1.597
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID-HEAVY ETHERAL ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
EXCESS WATER
Stability Condition to Avoid:IGNITION SOURCES,HOT SURFACES,OPEN
FLAME,ESCESS MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:PHOSGENE & HYDROCARBON
PRODUCTS;HYDROCHLORIC ACID.

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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