Product ID:METHYLENE CHLORIDE (DICHLOROMETHANE)
MSDS Date:05/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-616-9188
MSDS Number: BFJCC

VULCAN CHEMICALS;DIVISION OF VULCAN MATERIALS CO

NO 1 NETROPLEX DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35253-0689
US

Emergency Phone: 316-524-5751,415-821-5338

Info Phone: 205-877-3459

Cage: EO675

VULCAN MATERIALS CO

530390 BIRMINGHAM, AL 35253 US

Telephone: 316-524-5751

Cage: 1B637

METHYLENE CHLORIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 75-09-2

RTECS: PA8050000

OSHA PEL 500 PPM/C,1000; Z2

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM, A2; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

PROPYLENE OXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 75-56-9

RTECS: TZ2975000

Fraction By Weight: <2.0%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 20 PPM; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF
EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY TRACT; CNS
DEPRESSION,DIZZINESS,NAUSEA,HEADACHE,VOMITING;CARBOXYHEMOGLOBIN
LEVELS CAN BE ELVEATED IN PERSON. CHRONIC:LIVER,KIDNEY OR LUNG
DISEASE; OR DERMATIT IS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.OSHA HAS NOT
FINALIZED STANDARD.
Effects of Overexposure:INH:HEADACHE,VERIGO,DROWSINESS,NARCISIS
SKIN:BURNING SENSATION, SLIGHT DERMATITIS,IRRIT TO EYES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:LIVER,KIDNEY DISEASE, LUNG
DISEASE,ANEMIA

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR;CALL A PHYSICIAN. SKIN:WASH
WITH SOAP & WATER. EYES:WASH THOROUGH WITH PLENTY OF WATER; CALL A
PHYSICIAN IF NEEDED. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING;CALL A
PHYSICIAN IMM EDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONE (TCC)
Lower Limits:12
Upper Limits:19
Extinguishing Media:CO*2, FOAM, DRY CHEM & H*2O FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONS.VAPORS CAN BE IGNITED BY HIGH
INTENSITY HEAT SOURCE.DECOMPOSITION PRODUCES HYDROGEN CLORIDE

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE THE AREA. VENTILATE,AVOID BREATHING
VAPORS CONTAING SPILL.CLEAN UP AREA (WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING)BY
MOPPING OR WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL,TRANSFER TO CLOSED CONTAINER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN & AVOID
BREATHING VAPORS.PIPE VENTS OUT-DOORS. STORE IN COOL DRY & WELL
VENTILATED AREA. VAPORS ARE HEAVY & WILL BE COLLETD IN
Other Precautions:PREVENT MOIST AIR FROM ENTERING STORAGE. NO SMOKING
IN PRESENCE OF VAPORS.CONTACT WITH ALUMINUM PARTS IN A PRESSURE
FLUID SYSTEM MAY.CAUSE VIOLENT REACTIONS. CONSULT SUPPLIER FOR
INFORMATION.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
VAPORS/SCBA IF ABOVE TLV/PEL.
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN Protective Gloves:SOLVENT RESISTS
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR, & APRON WHEN SPLASHING
IS A PROBLEM.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS PREPARATION DATE:MAY 1,1987.

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:103F/39.5C
Vapor Pres:352
Vapor Density:2.9
Spec Gravity:1.31
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.7 (ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CLEAR LIQUID;MILDLY SWEET ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIES,OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH OPEN FLAME, HOT SURFACES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE,PHOSGENE(SMALL
AMOUNTS

Waste Disposal Methods:RECOVERED LIQUID MAY BE SENT TO A LICENSED
RECLAIMER OR INCINERATED.CONTAMINATED ABSORBENT MATERIAL. MUST
DISPOSE OF IN A PERMITTED WASTE MSNAGEMENT FACILITY. CONSULT
FEDERAL,STATE OR LOCAL DISPOSAL A UTHORITIES FOR APPROVED
PROCEDURES.

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