BFVZR - LEAK DETECTION POWDER 491

Product Identification

Product ID:LEAK DETECTION POWDER 491
MSDS Date:01/02/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-909-3123
MSDS Number: BFVZR

Responsible Party
PRODUCTS RESEARCH & CHEMICAL CORPORATION
5430 SAN FERNANDO ROAD
GLENDALE, CA 91209
US

Emergency Phone: 818-240-2060 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 818-240-2060

Preparer: RBW

Cage: DO563

Contractor
PRODUCTS RESEARCH & CHEMICAL
1800 GLENDALE, CA 91209 US

Telephone: 818-240-2060

Cage: DO563

Ingredients

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

CAS: 71-55-6

RTECS: KJ2975000

Fraction By Weight: 5.0%

OSHA PEL 350 PPM/450 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 350 PPM/450STEL;9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


PIGMENTS

ACGIH TLV: NOT SPECIFIED


TALC (CONTAINING NO ASBESTOS)

CAS: 14807-96-6

RTECS: WW2710000

Fraction By Weight: 90.0%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3 RDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9192


MAGNESITE

CAS: 546-93-0

RTECS: OM2470000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9192

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MGF MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES AND SKIN:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FOR ABOUT
15-20 MINUTES;SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.INHALATION:REMOVE
TO FRESH AIR;CALL A PHYSICIAN.INGESTION:SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, OR WATER
FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED BY MANUFACTURER.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:PROVIDE VENTILATION.USE PROTCTV GLOVES.ALSO
WEAR AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR FOR MAJOR UNVENTILATED SPILL. SCOOP
INTO CONTAINERS.CLEAN UP RESIDUE WITH 1,1,1-TRICHLOROETHANE.DO NOT
CONTAMINATE WATER WAYS.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT. KEEP
CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN &
CLOTHING.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE AN ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE
RESPIRATOR/AIR-SUPPLD RESP IN CONFND
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGS.EYE-WASH
FACILITIES,SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
VAPORS/MIST/DUST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE;DO NOT
EAT,DRINK,SMOKE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
USE AS DIRECTED

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.76
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:POWDER FORM
Percent Volatiles by Volume:13

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS OXIDES OF CARBON; HCL GAS.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES;DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS

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