BJRNM - FLUX REMOVER

Product Identification

Product ID:FLUX REMOVER
MSDS Date:04/01/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-419-5004
MSDS Number: BJRNM

Responsible Party
MALTER INTERNATIONAL BULK CHEMICAL DIVISION
80 FIRST STREET
N/KTNA, LA 70053
US

Emergency Phone: 504-362-3232

Info Phone: 504-362-3232 OR 800-535-4095

Cage: 27978

Contractor
MALTER INTERNATIONAL BULK CHEMICAL DIVISION
GRETNA, LA 70053 US

Telephone: 504-362-3232, OR 800-535-4095

Cage: 27978

Ingredients

1,1,2-TRICHLORO-1,2,2-TRIFLUOROETHANE (FREON 113) (SARA

CAS: 76-13-1

RTECS: KJ4000000

Fraction By Weight: 50.0%

OSHA PEL 1000PPM/1250STEL

ACGIH TLV: 1000PPM/1250STEL9192


METHYLENE CHLORIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 75-09-2

RTECS: PA8050000

Fraction By Weight: 50.0%

OSHA PEL 500 PPM/C,1000; Z2

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM, A2; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY CAUSE EYE & SKIN
IRRITATION. INHALATION MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION AND
NARCOSIS. CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSANT. LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS
AND EVEN DEATH CAN OCCUR AT HIGH LEVELS OF EXPOSURE. CHRONIC:
IRRITATION AND DERMATITIS.CARBOXYHEMOGLOBIN LEVEL MAY BE ELEVATED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:LISTED AS A SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN BY
IARC. (2B)
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:METHYLENE CHLORIDE IS METABOLIZED
BY THE BODY TO CARBON MONOXIDE. THIS CAN BE SUFFICIENT TO PRODUCE A
SUBSTANTIAL STRESS ON THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM BY ELEVATED LEVELS
OF CARBONYHEMOGLOBIN.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE CPR.
IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. CALL A PHYSICIAN. EYE:
FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET
MEDICAL AT TENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH
SOAP AND WATER PROMPTLY. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE
MILK OR WATER TO DRINK ONLY IF CONSCIOUS. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY. CONTAIN RUNOFF.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL: WIPE UP WITH RAGS OR TOWELS.
LARGE SPILLS: EVACUATE AREA. WEAR NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
VENTILATE AREA. DIKE TO RETAIN FLUID.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
LOCATION, AWAY FROM ANY AREA WHERE THE FIRE HAZARD MAY BE ACUTE.
KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:USE AS DIRECTED.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:IN HIGH VAPOR AREA, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE. USE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS IF VAPOR LEVELS EXCEED 1000 PPM. LONG-TERM
OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE LIVER/KIDN EY DAMAGE.
Ventilation:GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED TO CONTROL VAPORS
BELOW 50% OF TLV.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, PVA GLOVES RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES & FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:APRON AND WORK CLOTHING TO MINIMIZE
EXPOSURE. EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
SMOKING OR USING TOILET FACILITIES. DO NOT BREATH VAPORS OR MIST.
Supplemental Safety and Health
TARGET ORGANS ARE SKIN, CNS, CVS, AND EYES.

Chemical Properties

HCC:V2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:104F,40C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:100F,38C
Vapor Pres:4.5
Vapor Density:3.20
Spec Gravity:1.439
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.2(ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:11/1.00G
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTIVE METALS,AL,BA,LI,NA,K,MG
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN INVOLVED IN FIRE, EMITS HIGHLY
TOXIC AND IRRITATING HYDROGEN CHLORIDE AND PHOSGENE
FUMES,CHLORINE,CARBONYL HALIDES.

Disposal

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

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