Product ID:ECK-40667
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-088-9074
MSDS Number: BGLJN

CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY,INC.

27447 PACIFIC STREET
HIGHLAND, CA 92346-2640
US

Emergency Phone: 714-864-2310

Info Phone: 714-864-2310

Cage: 60777

CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.

HIGHLAND, CA 92346-2640 US

Telephone: 909-864-2310

Cage: 60777

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

Effects of Overexposure:DEPLETION OF O*2,CARDIAC
ARRHYTHMIA,IRRIT;DIZZY,NAUSEA,HEADACHE,EYES/SKIN:IRRIT,DERMATITIS,D
EATH.

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,IG NOT BREATING GIVE
CPR.NOTE:AVOID ADRENALIN W/PERSON OVERCOME BY
1,1,1-TRICHLOROETHANE.EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15
MIN.CALL DR.INGEST:IF CONSCIOUS GIVE 1QT OF H*2O,INDUCE
VOMITING,TAKE TO HOSPITAL.

Extinguishing Media:WATER,DRY CHEMICAL OR CO*2
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CNTND BRTHG APPARATUS,H*2O TO SPRAY
COOL CN
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS CAN BE IGNITED WHEN CONFINED &
HIGHLY CONCD BY A HIGH ENERGY IGNITION SOURCE DECOMP TCL,PHOSG

Spill Release Procedures:IMMEDIATELY EVACUATE AREA & PROVIDE MASIMUM
VENTILATION.MAINTAIN VENTILATION UNTIL VAPORS ARE ELIMINATED;OR
COLLECT LEAKING LIQUID IN NON SEALABLE CONTANERS,ABSORB SPILLED
LIQUID IN SAND OR INERT ABSO RBENT &REMOVE TO SAFET PLACE,USE
SELF-CNTND BRTHG.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CONTAINER FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE.AVOID FLAMES,NOT SURFACES AS ITEM DECOMPOSES IN A FLAME OR
AT A HOT SURFACE FORMING TOXIC GAS(PHOSGENE) & HCL.
Other Precautions:AVOID REACTION WITH ALKALI & EARTH ALKALINE & WITH
VARIOUS METAL POWDERS.AVOID ABSORBING SUBSTANCE INTO BODY BY
INHALATION & INGESTION.THE SUBSTANCE IRRITATES THE EYES,SKIN &
RESPIRATORY TRACT

Respiratory Protection:ORGANIC VAPOR RESPIRATOR.CONSULT 29CFR
1910.134(NOT ORDINARILY REQD
Ventilation:MECHANICAL SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN WORKPLACE CONC. < TLV.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES.EYE WASH FOUNTAIN.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:T5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:165.4F
Vapor Pres:120
Vapor Density:4.54
Spec Gravity:1.31
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.35,ETHYL ETHER.
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID;ETHER-LIKE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID MIXING W/CAUSTIC SODA,CAUSTIC POTASH OR OXIDIZING MATL
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID OPEN FLAMES,HOT GLOWING SURFACES OR
ELECTRIC ARCS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HCL & POSSIBLE TRACES OF PHOSGENE

Waste Disposal Methods:EPA APPROVED INCINERATION OR CONTACT LOCAL WASTE
DISPOSAL CONTRACTOR.FOR SMALL QUANTITIES,THROW THE LIQUID OUT IN AN
ISOLATED PLACE.WILL COMPLETELY EVAPORATE.

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