BZBJW - CLOROSOL

Product Identification

Product ID:CLOROSOL
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6850
NIIN:00D005165
MSDS Number: BZBJW

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

Preparer: NONE

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:OVEREXPOSURE CAN CAUSE VOMITING,
NAUSEA, DROWSINESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND IN EXTREME CASES DEATH.
Effects of Overexposure:INCOORDINATION AND IMPAIRED JUDGMENT MAY OCCUR
AT VAPOR EXPOSURES FROM 500-1000 PPM. DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS, AND
GENERAL ANESTETHIC EFFECTS MAY OCCUR IN RANGES OF 1000 PPM AND
HIGHER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INCREASED SENSITIVITY TO
ADRENALINE.

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
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 CAN BE IGNITED BY HIGH ENERGY
IGNITION SOURCE. DECOMPOSES WITH FIRE OR HOT SURFACES TO ACIDIC
WASTES AND 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
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING), CONTAIN SPILL, TRANSFER BY MOPPING OR WITH
ABSORBENT MATERIAL TO STORAGE CONTAINER.
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:WEAR APRON AND WORK CLOTHING TO MINIMIZE
EXPOSURE. EYE WASH STATION AND 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.

Chemical Properties

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:62F,72C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-36F,-38C
Vapor Pres:100
Vapor Density:4.6
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-TRICHLOROETHANE 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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