Product ID:OMEGA 3475;MIL-C-19853;CAT#312-10
MSDS Date:11/04/1988
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-680-0653
MSDS Number: BGXTV

OMEGA CHEMICAL CORPORATION

6935 W. 62ND STREET
CHICAGO, IL 60638
US

Emergency Phone: 312-586-8000

Info Phone: 312-586-8000

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

OSHA PEL 500 PPM/C,1000; Z2

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM, A2; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

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

CAS: 1319-77-3

RTECS: GO5950000

OSHA PEL S, 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 5 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATING TO
EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY AND G.I. TRACT;CNS EFFECTS LIKE
HEADACHE,DIZZINESS,NAUSEA,UNCONSCIOUSNESS,BURNING/PAIN OF EYES AND
SKIN. CHRONIC:IRRITATION,DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:METHYLENE CHLORIDE(ONE OF INGREDIENT) IS
HUMAN OR ANIMAL SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN BY IARC AND ACGIH.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN.

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR;CALL A PHYSICIAN IF NEEDED.
SKIN AND EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR ABOUT 15-20
MINUTES;CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING;SEEK MEDICAL HE LP IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER,CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY PRODUCE HCL
VAPORS.

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;REMOVE ALL
IGNITION SOURCES;CONTAIN FREE LIQUID IF POSSIBLE;USE SUITABLE INERT
ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:DIL WITH WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL (BELOW 80F),DRY AND WELL
VENTILATED AREA;KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT AND COMBUSTIBLES.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
VAPOR/MIST IF ABOVE TLV OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE,GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/FACESHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING;EYE WASH
FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
VAPORS/MIST;WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=38.9C, 102.F
Spec Gravity:1.16
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1.0 ETHER=1
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:BROWN, DISPHASE LIQUID,PHENOLIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<90.0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COAL TAR INSULATION.
Stability Condition to Avoid:OPEN FLAMES OR SPARKS,EXTREME HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HCL VAPORS.

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

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