Product ID:O-I-556,INSECTICIDE,METHYL BROMIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6840
NIIN:00-823-7946
MSDS Number: BFQZF

DOW CHEMICAL

2020 DOW CENTER
MIDLAND, MI 48640-6030
US

Cage: DO842

DOW CHEMICAL CO

MIDLAND, MI 48674 US

Telephone: 800-258-2436

Cage: 96717

METHYL BROMIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 74-83-9

RTECS: PA4900000

Fraction By Weight: 98%

OSHA PEL S,C, 20 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 5 PPM; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

CHLOROPICRIN (TRICHLORONITROMETHANE)

CAS: 76-06-2

RTECS: PB6300000

Fraction By Weight: 2%.

OSHA PEL 0.1 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 0.1PPM; 9192

Effects of Overexposure:NAUSEA,DIZZINESS,UNCONSCIOUSNESS.MAY PRODUCE
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION(EDEMA) & SEC.INJ.TO NERV.SYSTEM.

First Aid:EYES:IRRIGATE WITH FLOWING WATER FOR 15 MIN. CALL
DOCTOR.SKIN:FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER, REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
CALL A DOCTOR. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CALL A DOCTOR & TRANSPORT
TO AN EMERGENCY FACILITY.

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:10
Upper Limits:16
Extinguishing Media:FOR COOLING:WATER FOG, CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF-CONTAINED RESPIRATORY EQUIP(NO CARTRIDGE
TYPE RECOMM.)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DIFFICULT TO IGNITE DUE TO V. LIMITED
FLAM. CONC. RANGE CONTAINERS MAY RUPTURE DUE TO OVERPRESSURE.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:MONITOR AIR W/SUITABLE HALIDE
DETECTING EQUIP. NEVER WEAR GLOVES,FINGER RINGS, OR ADHESIVE
BANDAGES ON HANDS WHEN HANDLING REMOVE CONTAM. CLOTH
Other Precautions:TO BE USED BY CERTIFIED APPLICATOR.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROV. RESPIRATORY PROTECT. IN ABSENCE IF
PROPER ENVIRON CON.
Ventilation:CONTROL OF VAPORS TO SUGGESTED GUIDE.
Protective Gloves:DO NOT USE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLAS W/O SIDE SHIE
Supplemental Safety and Health
ITEM IS A RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE

HCC:T1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:38.4 F
Vapor Pres:>1M
Vapor Density:3.27
Spec Gravity:1.732
Solubility in Water:0.1/100G
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,LIQUIFIED GAS UNDER PRESSURE
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

WATER:CORRODES CONTAINER AL. & MG. & THEIR ALLOYS
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT W/ AL. MG. OR THEIR ALLOYS.
VAPORIZES RAPIDLY.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN BROMIDE-IF EXPOSED TO HOT
FLAME

Waste Disposal Methods:LET EVAPORATE-KEEP PEOPLE OUT OF AREA UNTIL
HALIDE DETECTOR SHOWS ABSENCE OF HARMFUL CONC,

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