Product ID:METHYL CHLOROFORM,LOW STABLIZED(P.CODE55352
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-476-5613
MSDS Number: BDZTQ

DOW CHEMICAL U.S.A.

2020 DOW CENTER
MIDLAND, MI 48640-6030
US

Cage: 96717

DOW CHEMICAL CO

MIDLAND, MI 48674 US

Telephone: 800-258-2436

Cage: 96717

METHYL CHLOROFORM (1,1,1-TRICHLOROEHANE) (SARA III)

CAS: 71-55-6

RTECS: KJ2975000

Fraction By Weight: 99.9%

OSHA PEL 350 PPM/450 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 350 PPM/450STEL;9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS,HEADACHE OR EVEN DEATH IN
EXCESS CONC.ALSO MAY IRRITATE EYES & SKIN,OR NARCOTIC.

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH;
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, OR OTHER
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:7.5
Upper Limits:15
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:POSITIVE PRESSURE,SELF-CONTAINED RESPIRATORY
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT A FLAMMABLE LIQUID,USE NORMAL
PRECAUTIONS.AVOID HIGH TEMPERATURE,HCL &TRACES OF PHOSGENE FORMED

Spill Release Procedures:MOP UP,WIPE UP OR SOAK UP IMMEDIATELY.TRANSFER
TO CLOSED METAL CONTAINERS.KEEP OUT OF WATER SUPPLY

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPORS.STORE IN A COOL
DRY PLACE.VAPORS OF METHYL-CHLOROFORM,LOW STABLISED-ARE HEAVIER
THAN AIR AND WILL COLLECT IN LOW AREAS.
Other Precautions:METALLIC ALUMINUM AND ZINC POWDERS SHOULD BE AVOIDED.
DO NOT PACK IN ALUMINUM AEROSOL CANS OR WITH FINELY DIVIDED
ALUMINUM OR ITS ALLOYS IN AN AEROSOL CAN.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR-TYPE
RESPIRATOR IF ABOVE TLV
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION. APRONS. SPECIAL IMPERVIOUS
CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED 10/16/85(IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS VAPORS CAN CAUSE
UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH)

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:165F/74C
Vapor Pres:100
Vapor Density:4.55
Spec Gravity:1.332
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT SPECIFIED
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID,IRRITATING ODOR AT HIGH CONCENTN.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER,AL & ITS ALLOYS, METALLIC AL & ZINC POWDER
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY THE MFR.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HCL, AND VERY SMALL AMOUNT OF PHOSGENE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:OPEN FLAMES,HIGH TEMP THAT CAUSE
DECOMPOSITION.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT DISPOSAL AUTHORITIES FOR INCINERATION OR
APPROVED LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.DO NOT DUMP INTO SEWERS OR ON THE GROUND OR WATER
COURSES.

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