Product ID:#55352,METHYL CHLOROFORM,LOW STABILIZED
MSDS Date:04/24/1987
FSC:6750
NIIN:00-715-0720
MSDS Number: BFMCV

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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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD 50 FOR RABBITS 15000MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF EYES OR CORNEAL
INJURY,IRRITATION OF SKIN,DRYING OF SKIN;INHALATION:MAY CAUSE
DIZZINESS,NAUSEA OR IRREGULAR HEART BEAT,CNS EFFECTS. CHRONIC:CNS
EFFECTS,LUNG INJURY SOME EFFECTS ON LIVER OR KIDNEY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:N/K,NO DATA AVAILABLE
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DERMATITIS,CNS EFFECTS,LUNG OR EYE
INJURY.

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE 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,GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION(GASTRIC LAVAGE W
ENDOTRACHEAL/ESOPHAGO SCOPIC CONTROL INDICATED).

Flash Point:NONE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:998F
Lower Limits:7.5
Upper Limits:15.0
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP;H*2O SPRAY COOL
CONT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINERS MAY RUPTURE IN HEAT OF
FIRE;NOT CONSIDERED A FLAMMABLE LIQUID UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE UNPROTECTED PERSONS.ELIM IGNITION
SOURCES.STOP LEAK.H*2O SPRAY COOL CONT/DIVERT SPILL FROM
FIRE/HEAT.PROVIDE VENTILATION.ABSORB W COMMERCIAL ABSORBENT,SHOVEL
INTO METAL DRUMS;LG SPILL:DIKE W COMMERCIAL ABSORBENT,PUMP INTO
COVERED DRUMS.

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.DENSE VAPORS
MAY COLLECT IN LOW PLACES,DISPLACING AIR:MAY CAUSE DEATH IF HI CONC

Respiratory Protection:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP IF VAPORS PRESENT.
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN Protective Gloves:NONE SPECIAL
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATIONS,SAFETY SHOWERS
Supplemental Safety and Health
OVEREXPOSURE IF ACCOMPANIED BY ANOXIA MAY INCREASE CARDIAC
IRRITABILITY.MAINTAIN OXYGENATION UNTIL RECOVERY.AVOID
SYMPATOMIMETIC AMINES,SUCH AS EPINEPHRINE,WHICH MAY PRECIPITATE
ARRHYTHMIAS

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:165F,74C
Vapor Pres:100
Vapor Density:4.55
Spec Gravity:1.321
Solubility in Water:0.07G/100G
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID,IRRITATING ODOR AT HIGH
CONCENTRATION.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
FINELY DIVIDED ALUMINUM OR ALUMINUM EQUIPMENT/CONTAINERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:IGNITION SOURCES;WATER/MOISTURE:SLOW
HYDROLYSIS YIELDS ACID.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE & VERY SMALL AMOUNTS
PHOSGENE & CHLORINE

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL.HANDLE &
DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.MFG SUGGESTS
RECLAIM,INCINERATE,OR LANDFILL.DO NOT CONTAM INATE SEWERS/WATER
SOURCES/GROUND W WASTE CHEM.

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