Product ID:EPA 8270 GC/MS TUNING SOLUTION, 47415
MSDS Date:07/16/1993
FSC:6630
NIIN:00N066601
MSDS Number: BZMQJ

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

ETHANE, 1,1,1-TRICHLORO-2,2-BIS(P-CHLOROPHENYL)-; (BENZENE,

CAS: 50-29-3

RTECS: KJ3325000

Fraction By Weight: 0.005%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3, S

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

BENZIDINE; (1,1'-BIPHENYL)-4,4'-DIAMINE) (SARA 313)

CAS: 92-87-5

RTECS: DC9625000

Fraction By Weight: 0.005%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: S, A1

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

PHENOL, PENTACHLORO-; (PENTACHLOROPHENOL) (SARA 313)

CAS: 87-86-5

RTECS: SM6300000

Fraction By Weight: 0.005%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3, S

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3, S

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

METHANE, DICHLORO-; (METHYLENE CHLORIDE) (SARA 313)

CAS: 75-09-2

RTECS: PA8050000

Fraction By Weight: 99-100%

OSHA PEL 500 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

IARC MONO,

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

ANTIC TO BE CARCIN.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

TO UNCON PERSON. NEVER TRY TO MAKE UNCON

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL, RAT) 2524 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CHLOROCARBON MATLS HAVE PRDCED SENSIT
OF MYOCARDIUM TO EPINEPHRINE IN LAB ANIMALS & COULD HAVE SIMILAR
EFT IN HUMANS. ADRENOMIMETICS (EG, EPINEPHRINE) MAY BE
CONTRA-INDICATED EXCEPT FOR LIFE-SUSTAININ G USES IN HUMANS
ACUTELY/CHRONICALLY EXPOS TO CHLOROCARBONS . MAY BE FATAL IF
INHALED. HARMFUL (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DDT: IARC MONO ON EVAL OF CARCIN RISK OF
CHEMS TO MAN, VOL 53, PG 179, 1991:GROUP 2B. NTP 7TH ANNUAL REPORT
ON (SUPDAT)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: IF SWALLOWED. LACRIM. IRRITATES SKIN.
DERMATITIS. HDCH. DIZZ, GI DISTURBS. NARCOS. LIVER & KIDNEY DMG.
METHYLENE CHLORIDE IS METABOLIZED TO CO & CAN STRESS CVS DUE TO
INCRD CARBOXYHEMOGLOBIN . IN RATS METHYLENE CHLORIDE HAS BEEN SHOWN
TO PRDCE SIGNIFICANT INCR IN SALIVARY GLAND TUMORS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. SKIN: PROMPTLY WASH
SKIN W/MILD SOAP & LG VOLS OF WATER. REMOVE CONTAMD CLTHG. INHAL:
IMMED MOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF BRTHG IS LABORED. IF BRTHG
STOPS, GIVE ARTF RESP. CNTCT MD. NEVER ADMIN ADRENALIN FOLLOWING
CH*2CL*2 EXPOS. INCRD SENSITIVITY OF HEART TO ADRENALIN MAY BE
CAUSED BY OVEREXP TO CH*2CL*2. INGEST: NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH
(ING 5)

Lower Limits:12.0%
Upper Limits:19.0%
Extinguishing Media:WATER, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED PRESSURE DEMAND SCBA
AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THE FOLLOWING TOXIC VAPORS ARE FORMED
WHEN THIS MATERIAL IS HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION: HYDROGEN CHLORIDE,
PHOSGENE.

Spill Release Procedures:TAKE UP WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL. VENTILATE
AREA. METHYLENE CHLORIDE VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR AND WILL
COLLECT IN LOW AREAS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:REFRIGERATE IN SEALED CONTAINER.
POSSIBLE CANCER HAZARD.
Other Precautions:NO SMOKING IN AREA OF USE. DO NOT USE IN THE GENERAL
VICINITY OF ARC WELDING, OPEN FLAMES OR HOT SURFACES. HEAT AND/OR
UV RADIATION MAY CAUSE THE FORMATION OF HCL AND/OR PHOSGENE .

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED FACE MASK WITH ORGANIC
VAPOR CANISTER. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:APPROVED EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CNDTNS TO AVOID: HOT GLOWING SURFS OR ELEC ARCS CAN DECOMPOSE TO FORM
HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS & TRACES OF PHOSGENE. EXPLAN OF CARCIN:
CARCINS, 1994:ANTIC TO BE CARCIN. ANIMAL:LIVER. BENZIDINE: IARC
MONO , SUPP, VOL 7, PG 123, 1987:GROUP 1. NTP 7TH ANNUAL REPORT ON
CARCIN, 1994:KNOWN TO BE CARCIN. HUMAN:KIDNEY. (ING 7)

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:104F,40C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-143F,-97C
Vapor Pres:349 @ 20C
Vapor Density:2.93
Spec Gravity:1.320 (H*2O=1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.71 (ETHER =1)
Solubility in Water:1.6
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID; ETHER-LIKE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:10

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG BASES, OXIDIZING AGENTS, ALAKLI METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:LIQ OXYGEN/OTHER STRONG OXIDANTS MAY FORM
EXPLO MIXS W/METHYLENE CHLORIDE. MATL/ITS VAPS WHEN IN CNTCT
W/FLAMES,(SUPDAT)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, PHOSGENE.

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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