BLHNM - BLEND OF ORGANIC SOLVENTS

  • MSDS: BLHNM
  • Manufacturer: VIRGINIA CHEMICALS INC
  • Product Name: BLEND OF ORGANIC SOLVENTS
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00N019682
Product Identification

Product ID:BLEND OF ORGANIC SOLVENTS
MSDS Date:01/07/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N019682
MSDS Number: BLHNM

Responsible Party
VIRGINIA CHEMICALS INC
3340 WEST NORFOLK RD
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23703
US

Emergency Phone: 804-484-5000;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 804-484-5000

Cage: 8N411

Contractor
VIRGINIA CHEMICALS INC CAGE CODE OBSOLETE
UNK, TX 75224 US

Telephone: 0000000000

Cage: 58727

Ingredients

METHYL CHLOROFORM (1,1,1-TRICHLOROEHANE) (SARA III)

CAS: 71-55-6

RTECS: KJ2975000

OSHA PEL 350 PPM/450 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 350 PPM/450STEL;9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


ORGANIC SOLVENTS (BLEND CONSISTING OF INGREDIENTS 2, 3, &


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


STODDARD SOLVENT

CAS: 8052-41-3

RTECS: WJ8925000

OSHA PEL 500 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM; 9293

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: POSSIBLE EFFECTS RANGE FROM MILD
IRRITATION TO CORNEAL BURNS. SKIN: PROLONGED/REPEATED CONTACT MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION, DRYNESS OR DERMATITIS. INHAL: EXTENDED EXPOSURE
TO CONCENTRATED VAPORS CAN CA USE INTOXICATION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA,
ANDCOMA. CHLOROCARBON MATLS HAVE PRODUCED SENSITIZATION OF THE
(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:METHYLENE CHLORIDE: IARC GROUP 2B, ACGIH
GROUP A2, NTP KNOWN ANIMAL CARCINOGEN/SUSPECTED HUMAN
CARCINOGEN.(GROUP 2)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: MYOCARDIUM TO EPINEPHRINE IN
LABORATORY ANIMALS & MAY HAVE A SIMILAR EFFECT IN HUMANS.
ADRENOMIMETICS (E.G., EPINEPHRINE) MAY BE CONTRAINDICATED EXCEPT
FOR LIFE-SUSTAINING USES IN HUMANS ACU TELY OR CHRONICALLY EXPOSED
TO CHLOROCARBONS .
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS OF EXPOSED
PERSONNEL ANNUALLY, INCLUDING COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT. PRECLUDE FROM
EXPOSURE THOSE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISEASES OF SKIN, BLOOD, AND
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES. SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION. SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER. INGEST: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O2/ARTF RESP) .

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:>170F,>77C
Extinguishing Media:CO2 OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED PRESSURE DEMAND SCBA
& FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EMIT HIGHLY TOXIC & IRRITATING FUMES
WHEN INVOLVED IN FIRE. THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY INCLUDE
HCL & PHOSGENE .

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:REGULATIONS REQUIRE CONTAINMENT OR CONFINEMENT
& REMOVAL IN A CLOSED CONTR FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. CONTAMINATED SOIL
MUST BE REMOVED IN A CLOSED CONTR IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENT
LOCATION, AWAY FROM ANY AREA WHERE A FIRE HAZARD MAY BE HIGHLY
SUSCEPTIBLE. DO NOT USE, TRANSFER OR STORE (SUPP DATA)
Other Precautions:CONTAMINATION BY WATER MAY CAUSE RUSTING OF MILD
STEEL CONTRS. NO SMKNG IN AREA OF USE. DO NOT USE IN THE GEN
VICINITY OF ARC WELDING, OPEN FLAMES OR HOT SURFACES. HEAT &/OR UV
RADIATION MAY CAUSE THE FORMATION OF HCL &/OR PHOSGENE .

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES. (SUPP DATA)
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON. EMERGENCY EYE WASH & DELUGE
SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE IS RECOMMENDED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BP: INITIAL BOILING POINT NOT LOWER THAN 170F @ 760 TORR. HNDLG/STOR
PREC: VIRGINIA DEGREASING SOLVENT NO. 10 IN EQUIPMENT CONTAINING
ALUMINUM, ZINC OR ZINC COATED PARTS. EYE PROT: ADD FULL LENGTH FAC
ESHIELD TO GOGGLES .

Chemical Properties

HCC:V4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SUPP DATA
Spec Gravity:0.96 @ 60F
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID WITH MILD ORGANIC ODOR.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HCL, PHOSGENE .

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCARDED SOLVENT, NEW OR USED, AND DISCARDED
SLUDGES MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE W/STATE, FEDERAL, OR LOCAL HAZARDOUS
WASTE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS.

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