BGGXK - 78-A

Product Identification

Product ID:78-A
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-038-3754
MSDS Number: BGGXK

Responsible Party
CALFONEX INC (DIV OF JOHN THORPE
85 INDUSTRIAL AVE
LITTLE FERRY, NJ 07643-1901
US

Emergency Phone: NONE

Cage: MO684

Contractor
THORP JOHN N CO INC CALFONEX DIVISION
LITTLE FERRY, NJ 07643-1901 US

Cage: 55750

Ingredients

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

CAS: 71-55-6

RTECS: KJ2975000

Fraction By Weight: 50 - 70%

OSHA PEL 350 PPM/450 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 350 PPM/450STEL;9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE (SARA III)

CAS: 75-71-8

RTECS: PA8200000

Fraction By Weight: 30%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS


OILS

Fraction By Weight: 10%


2-BUTOXYETHANOL

CAS: 111-76-2

RTECS: KJ8575000

Fraction By Weight: 1 - 7%

OSHA PEL S, 50 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 25 PPM; 9293


PETROLEUM DISTILLATES (NAPHTHA OR RUBBER SOLVENT)

CAS: 8002-05-9

RTECS: SE7449000

Fraction By Weight: 9%

OSHA PEL 400 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 400 PPM; 8990

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHE,NAUSEA,NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSANT

First Aid

First Aid:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION,IF NEEDED.MAY
DRY SKIN ON PROLONGED CONTACT.USE LANOLIN SKIN CREAMS.EYE
CONTACT-RINSE WITH WATER IMMEDIATELY.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE C.O.C.
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE-PRODUCT IS NON
FLAMMABLE-OILY,NON-VOLATILE RESIDUE IS EASILY CONTROLLED BY CARBON
DIOXIDE

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:PROVIDE GOOD VENTILATION.DO NOT EXPOSE
PERSONNEL TO CONCENTRATION ABOVE 350 PPM.ABSORB ON SAWDUST OR
FULLERSS EARTH AND PLACE IN COVERED CONTAINERS

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINERS
BELOW 100F

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:ORGANIC VAPOR MASK IF NECESSARY-BUREAU MINES
APPROVED
Ventilation:GENERAL RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:POLYETHYLENE
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE NECESSARY EXCEPT FOR EYE WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:V2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:168F
Vapor Pres:100
Spec Gravity:1.21
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.0 CARBON TET
Solubility in Water:INSOLUABLE
Appearance and Odor:AMBER FLUID-CHLORINATED SOLVENT
Percent Volatiles by Volume:96

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:IN PRESENSE OF FLAME DECOMPOSES TO
HYDROCHLORIC ACID

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED CONTAINERS. TRANSFER TO
CONTAINERS SUITABLE FOR SHIPMENT TO DISPOSAL AREA.

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