BYHCZ - TRANS-1,2-DICHLOROETHYLENE

Product Identification

Product ID:TRANS-1,2-DICHLOROETHYLENE
MSDS Date:11/14/1994
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-412-0023
MSDS Number: BYHCZ

Responsible Party
PPG INDUSTRIES INC (WAS PTTTSBURGH PLATE GLASS CO)
ONE PPG PLACE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15272-0001
US

Emergency Phone: 412-434-3131

Info Phone: 412-434-3131

Cage: 47695

Contractor
PPG INDUSTRIES INC
PITTSBURGH, PA 15272 US

Telephone: 1-800-245-2974 (CAL HYPO)

Cage: 47695

Ingredients

TRANS-1,2-DICHLOROETHYLENE ( SEE RTTECS KV9360000 FOR

CAS: 156-60-5

RTECS: KV9400000

Fraction By Weight: >99% %

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:=2.2C, 36.F
Lower Limits:9.70 %
Upper Limits:12.8 %
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. COOL TANKS AND
CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS CONCENTRATED IN CONFINED OR POORLY
VENTILATED AREA CAN BE IGNITED WITH EXTREME HEAT/IGNITION SOURCE.
VAPORS MAY TRAVEL TO IGNITION SOURCE AND FLASH BACK.

Exposure Controls

Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=47.8C, 118.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-50.C, -58.F
Vapor Pres:400
Vapor Density:3.34
Spec Gravity:1.2565
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT GIVEN
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID WITH A PLEASANT ODOR

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, CAUSTIC SODA, CAUSTIC POTASH. SHOCK SENSITIVE
COMPOUNDS MAY BE FORMED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STEAM, ELEVATED TEMPERATURES

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