Product ID:TETRACHLOROETHYLENE
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6750
NIIN:01-308-9381
MSDS Number: BPZMK

MALLINCKRODT INC. SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION

PARIS BYPASS
PARIS, KY 40361
US

Emergency Phone: 314-982-5000

Info Phone: 314-982-5000/606-987-7000

Cage: 62910

MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

PERCHLOROETHYLENE (TETRACHLOROETHYLENE) (SARA III)

CAS: 127-18-4

RTECS: KX3850000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 25PPM/100,A3 STEL;94

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
CHRONIC: MAY CAUSE LIVER DAMAGE. SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN BY NTP.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:TETRACHLOROETHYLENE IS A SUSPECTED
CARCINOGEN BY NTP.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: IRRITATION. INHALATION:
RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS. INGESTION:
GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, NAUSEA, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH A HISTORY OF EYE,
SKIN AND RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM
EXPOSURE.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEE
DOCTOR. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING AND SHOES. SEE DOCTOR. INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH
AIR. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. SEE DOCTOR.INGESTION: GIVE 2
GLASSES OF WATER OR MILK. INDUCE VOMITING. SEE DOCTOR. NOTHING BY
MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.

Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPIATE
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS SUCH AS PHOSGENE (HIGHLY TOXIC)
AND HYDROGEN CHLORIDE (CORROSIVE).

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE PERSONNEL. VENTILATE AREA. WEAR
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT. ABSORB IN INERT MATERIAL AND
PLACE IN APPROPIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER AND COVER. DO NOT FLUSH TO
SEWER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT, FLAMES AND INCOMPATIBLE
MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION. NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA AS APPROPIATE
FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST
VENTILATION TO KEEP EXPOSURE LEVELS BELOW PEL.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE
EXPOSURE FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT. EYE BATH AND SAFETY
SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:246F,119C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-8F,-22C
Vapor Pres:16
Vapor Density:5.83
Spec Gravity:1.63
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.27 (CCL4 = 1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID. ETHEREAL ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ALKALIES, ESPECIALLY NAOH, KOH, FINELY
DIVIDED METALS, ESPECIALLY ZINC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS. MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS BURNING IN AN APPROVED
INCINERATOR WITH APPROPIATE SCRUBBERS.

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