BGHYN - TYPE B CLEANER

Product Identification

Product ID:TYPE B CLEANER
MSDS Date:06/01/1986
FSC:6750
NIIN:01-049-5185
MSDS Number: BGHYN

Responsible Party
THOMPSON-HAYWARD CHEMICAL CO.
2501 S DAMEN AVENUE
CHICAGO, IL 60608
US

Emergency Phone: 312-890-4000/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 312-890-4000

Cage: 7R822

Contractor
THOMPSON-HAYWARD CHEMICAL CO.
CHICAGO, IL 60608 US

Telephone: 312-890-4000/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Cage: 7R822

Ingredients

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

CAS: 71-55-6

RTECS: KJ2975000

OSHA PEL 350 PPM/450 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 350 PPM/450STEL;9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL DOG=750MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN:IRRITATION.
INHALATION:ANESTHETIC.MAY CAUSE SERIOUS NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION.
INGESTION:ABDOMINAL IRRITATION,NAUSEA,VOMITING,DIARRHEA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:IRRITATION,REDNESS,TEARING,BLURRED VISION.
SKIN:IRRITATION,DEFATTING,DERMATITIS.
INHALATION:ANESTHETIC,IRRITATES RESPIRATORY TRACT.MAY CAUSE SERIOUS
NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION. INGESTION:MAY CAUSE ABDOMINAL
IRRITATION,NAUSEA,VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH A HISTORY OF
RESPIRATORY OR SKIN DISEASES WILL BE AT INCREASED RISK.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SKIN:REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES.WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.SEE DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY. INGESTION:D O NOT INDUCE VOMIT.SEE DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY.DO NOT GIVE SYMPATHOMIMETIC AMINES SYCH AS
EPINEPHRINE,WHICH MAY CAUSE ARRYTHMIAS.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:7.5
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE OR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING,INCLUDING GLOVES AND BOOTS.USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE
EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY PRODUCE
CORROSIVE AND TOXIC FUMES.CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE IF EXPOSED
TO EXTREME HEAT.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE OPEN FLAMES AND SOURCES OF IGNITION.
VENTILATE AREA. SOAK UP WITH INERT ABSORBENT AND PLACE IN
APPROPIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. STORE IN
COOL PLACE. AVOID PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED
WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT STORE ABOVE 120F(49C).EMPTY CONTAINERS ARE
HAZARDOUS.CONTINUE ALL LABEL PRECAUTIONS.DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL
SHORTLY BEFORE,DURING OR AFTER HANDLING PRODUCT.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:SCBA IF TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST PREFERRABLE. MECHANICAL (GENERAL) ACCEPTABLE.
USE EXPLOSION-PROOF EQUIPMENT.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:APRON AND FOOTWEAR IMPERVIOUS TO THIS
MATERIAL.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.LAUNDER
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.DISCARD CONTAMINATED SHOES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

Chemical Properties

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:162-187F
Vapor Pres:95.0
Vapor Density:4.6
Spec Gravity:1.320
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.9 (ETHER = 1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,STRAW COLOR LIQUID,CHLORINATED ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS SUCH AS PERMANGANATES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT AND OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE & TRACE OF PHOSGENE

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL,STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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