BPFNT - CLOROSOL

Product Identification

Product ID:CLOROSOL
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6850
NIIN:00D002895
MSDS Number: BPFNT

Responsible Party
CHEMICAL RESEARCH PRODUCTS CO INC
3600 KOPPENS WAY
CHESAPEAKE, VA 23323-2532
US

Emergency Phone: 804-485-1155

Info Phone: 804-485-1155

Cage: 62799

Contractor
CHEMICAL RESEARCH PRODUCTS CO INC
CHESAPEAKE, VA 23323-2532 US

Telephone: 804-485-1155

Cage: 62799

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;9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (RAT) = 10300 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION OF VAPORS MAY CAUSE CENTRAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF O.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED: COUGHING, WHEEZING, SHORTNESS OF
BREATH, DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, HEADACHE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INCREASED SENSITIVITY TO ADRENALIN

First Aid

First Aid:MOVE TO FRESH AIR. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. IF BREATHING
HAS STOPPED, ADMINISTER ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. KEEP WARM AND
QUIET, CALL A PHYSICIAN. EYE CONTACT- WASH WITH COPOUS AMOUNTS OF
WATER. NEV ER ADMINISTER ADRENALINE!!!

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL BUNKER GEAR WHEN
FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS CAN BE IGNITED BY HIGH ENERGY
IGNITION SOURCE. DECOMPOSES WITH FIRE OR HOT SURFACES TO ACIDIC
WASTES & OTHER HIGHLY TOXIC SUBSTANCES.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE THE AREA, VENTILATE, AVOID BREATHING
VAPOR OR COMING IN CONTACT WITH LIQUID. CLEAN UP AREA (WEAR
PROTECTI CLOTHING) CONTAIN SPILL, TRANSFER BY MOPPING OR WITH
ABSORBENT MATERIAL TO STORAGE CO NTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND AVOID
VAPORS. PIPE VENTS OUTDOORS. STORE IN COOL, DRY VENTILATED AREA.
KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:PREVENT MOIST AIR FROM ENTERING STORAGE CONTAINER. NO
SMOKING IN PRESENCE OF VAPORS.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHEN USED WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, VITRON, P.V.C. COATED.
Eye Protection:USE CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
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. MATERIAL DOES NOT MEET
PD680A SPECIFICATIONS. HMIS TECHNICIAN NOT SURE WHAT NSN ACTUALLY
APPLIES; THE MATERIAL WAS ORIGINALLY PLACED IN NSN: 6850-013313349.

Chemical Properties

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:62F,72C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-36F,-38C
Vapor Pres:100 MM HG
Vapor Density:4.6(AIR=1)
Spec Gravity:1.3
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.4 (ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, CLEAR LIQUID. MILDLY SWEET ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH OPEN FLAME, HOT SURFACES OR
EMISSIONS FROM WELDING ARC.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN INVOLVED IN FIRE,
1,1,1-TRICHLOROETHAN EMITS HIGHLY TOXIC AND IRRITATING HYDROGEN
CHLORIDE AND PHOSGENE FUMES.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS

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