BKKWR - GGC
- MSDS: BKKWR
- Manufacturer: ALCO PRODUCTS INC
- Product Name: GGC
- National Stock Number: 9150-00N014250
Product Identification
Product ID:GGC
MSDS Date:11/15/1988
FSC:9150
NIIN:00N014250
MSDS Number: BKKWR
Responsible Party
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605
US
Emergency Phone: 818-764-7700
Info Phone: 818-764-7700
Cage: 0AXK7
Contractor
Telephone: 818-764-7700
Cage: 0AXK7
Ingredients
METHYLENE CHLORIDE (SARA III)
CAS: 75-09-2
RTECS: PA8050000
Fraction By Weight: 88.0%
OSHA PEL 500 PPM/C,1000; Z2
ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM, A2; 9192
EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
NAPHTHALENE (PETROLEUM DISTILLATES)
CAS: 91-20-3
Fraction By Weight: 9.0%
OSHA PEL 10 PPM, 15 PPM STEL
ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM, 15 PPM STEL
EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: CAN CAUSE SLIGHT IRRIT. THERE IS
ALSO THE POSSIBILITY OF DEFATTING OF SKIN DUE TO THE REMOVAL OF THE
SKINS NATURAL OILS. EYES: CAUSE IRRITATION OF EYES AND/OR EYELIDS.
INHAL: FUMES FROM THIS PRO D ARE GENERALLY CONSIDERED NON-TOXIC,
BUT CAN CAUSE IRRIT OF THE NOSE, NASAL PASSAGES, AND LUNGS (SEE
EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:METHANE, DICHLORO-; IARC - GP 2B. NTP -
GROUP 2.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: IF CONTINUALLY EXPSD TO VAPS. INGEST:
CAN CAUSE IRRIT OF MOUTH, THROAT & ESOPHAGUS.
CHLOROCARBON/CHLOROFLUOROCARBON (CFC) MATLS HAVE PRODUCED SENSIT OF
MYOCARDIUM TO EPINEPHRINE IN LAB ANIMA LS & COULD HAVE SIMILAR EFT
IN HUMANS. ADRENOMIMETICS (I.E., EPINEPHRINE) MAY BE
CONTRA-INDICATED (SEE SUPP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
First Aid
First Aid:SKIN: FLUSH EXPOSED AREA W/WARM WATER, AND USE A SKIN LOTION.
IF IRRIT PERSISTS CONSULT MD IMMED. EYES: FLUSH WITH LUKEWARM WATER
FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. IF IRRIT PERSISTS CONSULT MD IMMED. INHAL:
RE MOVE PATIENT TO A CLEAN ATMOSPHERE & ADMINISTER OXYGEN IF IT IS
AVAIL. CONSULT MD IMMED. INGEST: DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT, HAVE PATIENT
DRINK LRG AMTS OF WATER/MILK AND CONSULT MD IMMED.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:151F,66C
Extinguishing Media:SAND, DRY CHEMICAL, DRY FOAM AND WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:PROD IS UNDER PRESS & EXTREME HEAT FOUND
AT/AROUND FIRE MAY CAUSE THE CANS TO EXPAND & RUPTURE. NIOSH/MSHA
APPRVD PRESS DEMAND SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CARRIER USED FOR PROD COULD BE FLAM LIQ.
DEPENDING ON CHEM CLASSIFICATION. IF A FLAM LIQ IT CAN BE IGNITED
BY AN OPEN FLAME/HIGH HEAT. THERM DECOMP (SUPP DATA)
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:SM SPILL: FLUSH AREA W/WATER TO AN INDUSTRIAL
SEWER LINE. LRG SPILL: CONTAIN SPILL W/DIKES OF ABSORBENT MATLS
SUCH AS CLAY, SAND, OR VERMICULITE. THIS MATL IS NOT CONSIDERED HAZ
AND MAY BE DISPOSED OF IN A CLASS ONE DISPOSAL FACILITY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:CHEM CAN BE HAZ IF NOT RESPECTED. USE
PROPER EQUIP & PROC FOR HANDLING CHEMICAL. CAN REDUCE SERIOUS
INJURY & TIME LOSS ACCIDENT.
Other Precautions:KEEP MATL AWAY FROM HIGH HEAT/OBSERVE PROPER
HOUSEKEEPING PROC. DO NOT MIX CHEM UNLESS INSTRUCTED BY QUALIFIED
PERS. CNTNR IS UNDER HIGH PRESS, DO NOT PUNC/INCIN/STORE ABOVE
120F. DO NOT SPRAY NEAR AN OPEN FLAME. NO SMOKING IN (SUPP DATA)
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:MECHANICAL VENTILATION IS RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, SMOKING OR USING SANITARY FACILITIES .
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLO HAZ: PRODS MAY INCL HCL & PHOSGENE . EFTS OF OVEREXP: EXCEPT FOR
LIFE SUSTAINING USES IN HUMANS ACUTELY/CHRON EXPSD TO
CHLOROCARBONS/CFCS. OTHER PREC: AREA OF USE. DO NOT USE IN GEN
VICINI TY OF ARC WELDING/OPEN FLAME/HOT SURF. HEAT AND/OR UV
RADIATION, MAY CAUSE FORM OF HCL AND/OR PHOSGENE .
Chemical Properties
HCC:V4
Spec Gravity:1.29
Solubility in Water:0.1%
Appearance and Odor:GGC IS A SLIGHT VISCOUS RED SWEETISH SOLVENT ODOR.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HCL, PHOSGENE .
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:ALL HAZ MATLS MUST BE SOLIDIFIED & DISPOSED OF
IN AN EPA APPRVD CLASS ONE FACILITY. WHEN DISPOSING OF CHEM,
CONTACT LOCAL, STATE, AND FED ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES TO FULLY
UNDERSTAND NEC REGS GOVERNING DISP OF CHEM WASTES.
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