Product ID:CARBON TETRACHLORIDE
MSDS Date:09/14/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-222-2637
MSDS Number: BKQTD

J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865
US

Emergency Phone: (201) 859-2151

Info Phone: 800-JTBAKER

Preparer: NOT KNOWN

Cage: DO870

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

CARBON TETRACHLORIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 56-23-5

RTECS: FG4900000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S,5PPM/10 STEL,A3 93

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS 2800 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- INHALATION OR INGESTION IS
HARMFUL & MAY BE FATAL. CAN CAUSE EYE OR SKIN IRRITATION AND
TEMPORARY CORNEAL DAMAGE. RAPID ABSORPTION THROUGH SKIN CAN OCCUR.
PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE DERMA TITIS. CHRONIC- KIDNEY &
LIVER DAMAGE. TARGET ORGANS: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, EYES, SKIN,
LUNGS, LIVER, KIDNEYS
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THE AGENT IS POSSIBLY CARCINOGENIC TO
HUMAN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY AND GASTROINTESTINAL
TRACTS IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS,
DROWSINESS, BLURRED VISION, LOW BLOOD PRESSURE, UNCONSCIOUSNESS,
EYE AND SKIN REDNESS AND PAIN, S KIN DRYNESS AND CRACKING
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:LIVER DISORDERS, KIDNEY DISORDERS,
ALCOHOLISM, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. EYE/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN.
INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. ORAL:DO
NOT INDUCE VOMI TING. CALL A PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:12 IN OXYGEN
Upper Limits:19 IN OXYGEN
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE PERSONNEL. WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENTS. VENTILATE AREA. STOP LEAK IF POSSIBLE.
CONTAIN SPILL. ABSORB WITH DRY SAND OR J. T. BAKER SOLUSORB AND
PLACE IN APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. DO NOT FLUSH TO SEWER.
WASHTHE AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE COLOR CODE:BLUE (HEALTH).
STORE IN SECURE POISON AREA. ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:WARNING! POISON. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED,
INHALED/ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. POSSIBE CARCINOGEN. AVOID BREATHING
VAPORS. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES OR SKIN. USE WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY A FTER HANDLING. KEEP AWAY FROM
CHILDREN.

Respiratory Protection:IF THE TLV IS EXCEEDED, WEAR A NIOSH-APPROVED
SUPPLIED AIR, FULL-FACEPIECE RESPIRATOR, AIRLINE HOOD OR
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AND/OR MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION AS
REQUIRED TO KEEP CONCENTRATIONS BELOW OSHA PEL.
Protective Gloves:POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES AND FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS NEEDED TO PREVENT
PROLONGED/REPEATED SKIN CONTACT, EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY
SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:T3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=76.7C, 170.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-22.6C, -9.F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT KNOWN
Vapor Pres:91 @ 68 F
Vapor Density:5.3
Spec Gravity:1.59
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT KNOWN
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID WITH A CHARACTERISTIC ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG BASES, ALKALI METALS, NA, K, CHEMICALLY ACTIVE METALS, STRONG
OXIDIZING AGENTS, ALLYL ALC., F, DIMETHYL FORMAMIDE
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT, FIRE, FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM PHOSGEN, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE,
CHLORINE, CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. REPORTABLE
QUANTITY (RQ) IS 10 LBS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER: U211 (TOXIC
WASTE).

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