Product ID:DECACHLOROBIPHENYL 200UG/ML, 1ML, 48318
MSDS Date:12/12/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N035253
MSDS Number: BQCHL

SUPELCO INC

SUPELCO PARK
BELLEFONTE, PA 16823-0048
US

Emergency Phone: 814-359-3441

Info Phone: 814-359-3441

Cage: 54968

SIGMA-ALDRICH INC.

14508 ST. LOUIS, MO 63103 US

Telephone: 314-771-5765/414-273-3850X5996

Cage: 54968

DECACHLOROBIPHENYL

CAS: 2051-24-3

Fraction By Weight: 0.02%

ACETONE; (2-PROPANONE)

CAS: 67-64-1

RTECS: AL3150000

Fraction By Weight: 99.98%

OSHA PEL 1000PPM

ACGIH TLV: 750PPM/1000STEL;9293

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT)9750 MG/MG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:BURN EYES; IRRITATES RESP TRACT; CNTN
LOW CONC(S) OF MATLS KNOWN TO ST OF CALIF TO CAUSE CANCER. SUCH
CONC IS/ARE SUBSTANTIALLY BELOW OSHA-HCS THRESHOLDS WHICH WOULD
REQUIRE LISTING HEREIN AS A COMPON ENT OF THIS MIXT. IRRITATES
SKIN; DERM;HDCH; DIZZ, GI DISTURB; DEPRESSES CNS; CONVULS,
ERYTHEMA, (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DECACHLOROBIPHENYL:Effects of
Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: ECZEMA, CONJUNCTIVITIS, & CORNEAL EROSION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. CONT PHYS. SKIN:
PROMPTLY WASH W/MILD SOAP & LG VOL OF WATER. REMOVE CONTAMD CLTHG.
INHAL: IMMED MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BRTHG STOPS, GIVE ARTF RESP.
CONT PHY S. INGEST: NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTHTO AN UNCON PERSON.
NEVER TRY TO MAKE AN UNCON PERSON VOMIT. GIVE LG AMTS OF WATER.
PRESS FINGERS TO BACK OF TONGUE TO INDUCE VOMIT. IMMED CONT PHYS.

Flash Point:0F,-18C
Lower Limits:2.6%
Upper Limits:13%
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS FROM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES W/AIR.
CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

Spill Release Procedures:TAKE UP WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL. VENTILATE
AREA. ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN SEALED CONTAINER IN FLAME
CABINET. KEEP AWAY FROM IGNIT SOURCES.
Other Precautions:POSSIBLE CANCER HAZARD.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN EXHAUST HOOD.
Protective Gloves:WEAR IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPEC GRAV: 0.792@20C(H*2O=1). MATLS TO AVOID: CHLORINATED COMPOUNDS.

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:133F,56C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-139F,-95C
Vapor Pres:181@20C
Vapor Density:2
Spec Gravity:SUPP DATA
Evaporation Rate & Reference:11.6(BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:100
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS; STRONG BASES; OXIDIZING AGENTS; AMINES; OXYGEN;
ALKANOLAMINES, HALOGENS, ALDEHYDES, AMMONIA & (SUPP DATA)

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, OR
LOCAL REGULATIONS. CONTRS OF MATL MAY BE HAZ WHEN EMPTIED. EMPTIED
CONTRS RETAIN PROD RESIDUES: HANDLE AS IF THEY WERE FULL.

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