Product ID:312-10,MIL-C-19853C,TYPE I,CLASS 2,CARBON R
MSDS Date:04/01/1991
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-543-7801
MSDS Number: BGSKP

OMEGA CHEMICAL CORP

6935 W 62ND STREET
CHICAGO, IL 60638
US

Emergency Phone: 312-586-8000

Info Phone: 312-586-8000/312-586-8004 (FAX)

Preparer: PAUL ZALANTIS

Cage: OB5U9

OMEGA CHEMICAL PROD GP, FINE ORGANICS CORP

CHICAGO, IL 60638 US

Telephone: 312-586-8000, 800-424-9300

Cage: 0B5U9

METHYLENE CHLORIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 75-09-2

RTECS: PA8050000

Fraction By Weight: 55%

OSHA PEL 500 PPM/C,1000; Z2

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM, A2; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

CRESOL, ALL ISOMERS (CRESYLIC ACID) (SARA III)

CAS: 1319-77-3

RTECS: GO5950000

Fraction By Weight: 26%

OSHA PEL S, 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 5 PPM; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 4 - 8%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: CONTACT WILL CAUSE SEVERE BURNS
TO EYES AND SKIN. INHALATION MAY CAUSE NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION,
AND PULMONARY INJURY. INGESTION OF SMALL AMOUNTS MAY BE FATAL.
CHRONIC: MAY AFFECT HEART, LIVER AND KIDNEYS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:METHYLENE CHLORIDE IS SUSPECTED
CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: SEVERE IRRITATION AND BURNS.
INHALATION: NOSE, THROAT AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION,
HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, POSSIBLE UNCONSCIOUSNESS. INGESTION:
GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, HEADACHE, DIZZ INESS, POSSIBLE
UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING LIVER AND KIDNEY
DISEASES, CARDIAC DISORDERS, RESPIRATORY AND LUNG DISEASES MAY
WORSEN.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WITHIN A 1 MINUTE OF
CONTACT. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH AREA WITH WATER.
INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. ADMINISTER ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED. INGESTION: DONOT INDUCE
VOMITING. GIVE PLENTY OF WATER.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:NONE TO BOIL
Lower Limits:1.4
Upper Limits:22
Extinguishing Media:WATER, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED POSITIVE PRESSURE
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FORMS FLAMMABLE VAPOR-AIR MIXTURES.
VAPORS ARE TOXIC. THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY PRODUCE HYDROGEN
CHLORIDE VAPORS.

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION. ELIMINATE
IGNITION SOURCES. ABSORB IN INERT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN APPROPIATE
DISPOSAL CONTAINER AND COVER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE ABOVE 80F OR BELOW 32F.
REASONABLE CARE AND PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING THIS MATERIAL ARE
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
Other Precautions:THIS CONTAINER MAY BE HAZARDOUS WHEN EMPTIED. EMPTIED
CONTAINERS MAY CONTAIN PRODUCT RESIDUES (VAPOR OR LIQUID). USE IN
WELL VENTILATED AREAS.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR CARTRIDGE
TYPE FOR SOLVENTS IF ABOVE TLV/PEL.
Ventilation:GENERAL (MECHANICAL) VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE
LEVELS BELOW TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES AND/OR FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:APRON OR SPLASH GUARD AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT
SKIN CONTACT. EYE-WASH FACILITIES AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. LAUNDER
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

HCC:T3
Boiling Pt:=39.4C, 103.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=0.C, 32.F
Vapor Pres:335
Vapor Density:>1.0
Spec Gravity:1.17
pH:4
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1.0 (WATER = 1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:BROWN DIPHASE LIQUID, HYDROCARBON ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:80

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COAL TAR INSULATION, STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:OPEN SPARKS AND FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY CAUSE
HYDROGEN CHLORIDE VAPORS.

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

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