BRRJH - R-501 REMOVER
- MSDS: BRRJH
- Manufacturer: MET L CHEK COMPANY
- Product Name: R-501 REMOVER
- National Stock Number: 6850-00-142-8840
Product Identification
Product ID:R-501 REMOVER
MSDS Date:03/15/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-142-8840
MSDS Number: BRRJH
Responsible Party
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404-3770
US
Emergency Phone: 213-450-1111
Info Phone: 213-450-1111
Cage: 98733
Contractor
Telephone: 310-450-1111/FAX 310452-4046
Cage: 98733
Ingredients
METHYL CHLOROFORM (1,1,1-TRICHLOROEHANE) (SARA III)
CAS: 71-55-6
RTECS: KJ2975000
Fraction By Weight: 100%
OSHA PEL 350 PPM/450 STEL
ACGIH TLV: 350 PPM/450STEL;9192
EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL 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:MATERIAL IS PRIMARILY A CENTRAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSANT. INHALATION CAN CAUSE IRRITATION OF THE
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. EYE OR SKIN CONTACT CAN RESULT IN DISCOMFORT,
PAIN AND IRRITATION. SWALLOWING MAY RESULT IN IRRITATION OF THE
MOUTH AND GI TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC
OR OSHA
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, DIZZINESS,
HEADACHE. DISCOMFORT, PAIN OR IRRITATION OF EYES. DERMATITIS.
IRRITATION OF MOUTH. VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DERMATITIS
First Aid
First Aid:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION. FLUSH EYES AND SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
15 MIN. DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER IF CONSCIOUS. DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. SEE A PHYSICIAN.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:7.0
Upper Limits:15.0
Extinguishing Media:WATER,DRY CHEMICAL,CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS CONCENTRATED IN A CONFINED OR
POORLY VENTILATED AREA CAN BE IGNITED UPON CONTACT WITH A HIGH
ENERGY SPARK, FLAME, OR HIGH INTENSITY SOURCE OF HEAT.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:PROVIDE MAXIMUM VENTILATION. WEAR SKIN, EYE,
AND RESPIRATORY PROTECTION. RECOVER SPILLED LIQUID WITH ABSORBENTS
SUCH AS SAWDUST OR VERMICULITE. SWEEP INTO CLOSED CONTAINERS FOR
DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT USE IN POORLY VENTILATED AREA.
KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. STORE ONLY IN CLOSED,
PROPERLY LABELED CONTAINERS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS. USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES. AVOID REPEATED CONTACT WITH
SKIN. DO NOT SWALLOW.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:IN HIGH VAPOR AREA, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE. USE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS IF VAPOR LEVELS EXCEED 1000 PPM.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED TO CONTROL VAPORS BELOW 50% OF
TLV.
Protective Gloves:VITON
Eye Protection:SPLASHPROOF 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
Chemical Properties
HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:162F(72C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-49F,-45C
Vapor Pres:135
Vapor Density:4.54
Spec Gravity:1.3 TO 1.32
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.35 (ETHYL ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID WITH ETHER-LIKE ODOR
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CAUSTIC SODA,CAUSTIC POTASH OR OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID OPEN FLAMES, HOT GLOWING SURFACES OR
ELECTRIC ARCS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE AND POSSIBLY TRACES
OF PHOSGENE.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS. MUST BE DISPOSED OF IN A PERMITTED HAZARDOUS WASTE
MANAGEMENT FACILITY.
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