Product ID:PERCHLOROETHYLENE,ALL GRADES AND PERSEC
MSDS Date:03/20/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-097-2020
MSDS Number: CBSGK

Emergency Phone: 316-524-5751/415-821-5338 (MEDICAL)

Info Phone: 205-877-3420/800-873-4898

Cage: 1B635

Telephone: 316-524-5751

Cage: 1B635

PERCHLOROETHYLENE (TETRACHLOROETHYLENE) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 127-18-4

RTECS: KX3850000

OSHA PEL 100 PPM, Z-2

ACGIH TLV: 25PPM/100STEL,A3; 96

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: CAUSES MILD IRRITATION
(100 PPM/7 HRS) TO EYES, NOSE & THROAT, DROWSINESS, HEADACHE &
SLURRED SPEECH. 600 PPM CAUSES SENSATION NUMBNESS OF MOUTH,
DIZZINESS, LIGHTHEADEDNESS. 2000 PPM CAUSE S NARCOSIS. 5000 PPM
CANNOT BE TOLERATED & CAUSES VERTIGO, NAUSEA, MENTAL CONFUSION.
UNCONSCIOUSNESS OR DEATH CAN OCCUR ABOVE 500 PPM. SKIN:
PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE IRRITATION, DEFATTING SKIN,
DERMATITIS, SEVERE BURNING SENSATION & REDNESS. EYES: LIQUID IN
EYES CAUSES PAIN & IRRITATION. INGESTION: SINGLE DOSE CAUSES
SEVERE GI TRACT IRRITATION. CAN BE ASPIRATED CAUSING CHEMICAL PNEUM
ONIA & SYSTEMIC EFFECTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NTP: ANTICIPATED TO BE CARCINOGEN. IARC:
GROUP 2B. EPIDEMOLOGIC STUDIES HAVE BEEN INCONCLUSIVE IN
DETERMINING WHETHER PERCHLOROETHYLENE IS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED
INCIDENCES OF CANCER IN HUMANS. (D LA-HMIS: GROUP 2A PER IARC VOL.
63, 1995).
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, DIZZINESS, HEADACHE, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, LOSS OF COORDINATION AND EQUILIBRIUM, UNCONSCIOUSNESS,
PAIN, DERMATITIS, DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ACUTE & CHRONIC LIVER & KIDNEY
DISEASES, RHYTHM DISORDERS OF THE HEART & NEURITIS. EXPOSURE CAN
RESULT IN CARDIAC SENSITIZATION AND INCRESE THE RISK OF CARDIAC
ARREST.

First Aid:INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.IF BREATHING STOPPED, GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. CALL A PHYSICIAN. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER
FOR 15 MINUTES. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, CALL A PHYSICIAN.
SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINAT ED CLOTHES & SHOES. WASH THOROUGHLY WITH
SOAP & WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. INGESTED:DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. CONTACT PHYSICIAN OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL FACILITY
IMMEDIATELY. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUT H TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
PERSON.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:NONE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NONE
Lower Limits:NONE
Upper Limits:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE, USE AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:APPROACH FIRE FROM UPWIND. USE FLOODING
QUANTITIES OF WATER AS FOG OR SPRAY TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS
COOL. FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS & AVOID SK IN CONTACT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS
STAFF: TOXIC AND CORROSIVE GASES OF HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, PHOSGENE AND
CHLORINE ARE FORMED.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE THE AREA, VENTILATE & AVOID BREATHING
VAPORS. DIKE AREA TO CONTAIN SPILL. IF SPILLED INDOORS, TURN OFF
AC/HEATING SYSTEMS. CLEAN UP BY MOPPING OR WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL
& TRANSFER TO CONTAIN ERS FOR DISPOSAL. AVOID CONTAMINATION
OFGROUND & SURFACE WATERS. DO NOT FLUSH TO SEWER. RQ IS 100 LBS.
SPILLS IN EXCESS OF RQ CALL NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER AT
800-424-8802.
Neutralizing Agent:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN LABELED, SEALED CONTAINERS IN
A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED
WHEN NOT IN USE. DO NOT STORE IN OPEN, UNLABELED OR MISLABELED
CONTAINERS. DO NOT REMOVE OR DEF ACE LABEL. PREVENT WATER OR MOIST
AIR FROM ENTERING STORAGE TANKS OR CONTAINERS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT REUSE DRUM WITHOUT RECYCLING OR RECONDITIONING
IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANY APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS. DO
NOT USE CUTTING OR WELDING TORCHES OPEN FLAMES OR ELECTRIC ARCS ON
EMPTY OR FUL L CONTAINERS. PERCHLORETHYLENE HAS AN INDEFINITE SHELF
LIFE WHEN STORED UNDER RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS .

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV IS EXCEEDED OR IN EVENT OF A SPILL, WEAR
NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT FOR ORGANIC VAPOR. USE
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OPERATED IN PRESSURE DEMAND MODE
FOR WORK PERFORMED IN CO NFINED PLACES AND/OR SPILLS. REFER TO
29CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST OR DILUTION VENTILATION AS APPROPRIATE TO
CONTROL EXPOSURE TO BELOW PERMISSIBLE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:VITON, PVA OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:APRON OR CHEMICAL SUITS TO MINIMIZE
EXPOSURE. EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING/SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: CAUTION! INCREASED SENSITIVITY OF THE HEART TO
ADRENALINE MAY BE CAUSED BY OVEREXPOSURE TO TETRACHLOROETHYLENE.
ADRENALINE SHOULD NOT BE GIVEN TO PERSON OVEREXPOSED TO
PERCHLOROETHY LENE. EMPTY CONTAINER RETAINS RESIDUE. FOLLOW LABEL
INSTRUCTIONS.

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:=121.1C, 250.F
Vapor Pres:13 @ 68F
Vapor Density:5.8
Spec Gravity:1.62 @ 25C
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.1 (ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:0.015% @ 77F/25C
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, CLEAR LIQUID WITH MILDLY SWEET ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, BARIUM, LITHIUM, ALUMINUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID CONTACT WITH OPEN FLAMES, ELECTRICAL
ARCS, HOT GLOWING SURFACES WHICH CAN CAUSE THERMAL DECOMPOSITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM HYDROCHLORIC ACID, PHOSGENE,
CHLORINE.

Waste Disposal Methods:ALL DISPOSALS OF THIS MATERIAL MUST BE DONE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS. WASTE
CHARACTERIZATION & COMPLIANCE WITH DISPOSAL REGULATIONS ARE THE
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE WASTE G ENERATOR. SPILL RESIDUES MAY BE
SENT TO AN EPA PERMITTED RECLAIMER OR INCINERATION FACILITY.

Toxicological Information:ANIMAL TOXICOLOGY: INHALATION LC50: >2000 PPM
4 HOURS (RAT); DERMAL LD50: >10 G/KG (RABBIT); ORAL LD50: >5000
MG/KG (RATS). ACUTE TOXICITY: 100 PPM FOR 7 HOURS CAUSES MILD
IRRITATION TO EYES, NOSE & T HROAT, FLUSHING OF FACE & NECK,
HEADACHE, SLURRED SPEECH & DROWSINESS; 200 PPM FOR 1 CAUSES SAME
SYMPTOMS PLUS DIZZINESS & LIGHTHEADEDNESS; 600 PPM FOR 10 MINUTES
CAUSES ENSATION OF NUMBNESS AROUND MO UTH, DIZZINESS &
INCOORDINATION. 2000 PPM CAUSES NARCOSIS IN 5 MINUTES. 5000 PPM
CANNOT BE TOLERATED. UNCONSCIOUSNESS OR DEATH MAY OCCUR AT HIGH
CONCENTRATIONS. CHRONIC: ADVERSE LIVER & KIDNEY EFFECTS MAY OCCUR.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY: ACUTE LC50 (96 HR) FOR FATHEAD MINNOW: 15.7
PPM; ACUTE LC50 (96 HR) FOR BLUEGILL: 12.9 PPM; ACUTE LC50 (96 HR)
FOR MYSID: 10.2 PPM; ACUTE LC50 (96 HR) FOR SHEEPSHEAD MINNOW:
29.4-52.2 PPM . ENVIRONMENTAL FATE: WATER: SLOW BIODEGRADATION MAY
OCCUR IN GROUNDWATER WHERE ACCLIMATED POPULATIONS OF MICROORGANISMS
EXIST. SOIL: PERCHLOROETHYLENE CAN LEACH RAPIDLY THROUGH SANDY SOIL
TO REACH GR OUNDWATER. AIR: VAPORS IN AIR ARE SUNJECT TO
PHOTOIONIZATION BUT DO NOT CONTRIBUTE TO TROPOSPHERIC OZONE
FORMATION. HALF-LIFE ESTIMATES RANGE FROM 2 MONTHS TO LESS THAN 1
HOUR.

Transport Information:DOT IDENTIFICATION NO.: UN1897. DOT SHIPPING
DESCRIPTION (49 CR 172.101): TETRACHLOROETHYLENE, 6.1, UN1897,
PGIII, RQ. PLACARD REQUIRED: KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD, 1897, CLASS 6.
LABEL AS REQUIRED BY OSHA H AZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD, AND ANY
APPLICABLE STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

SARA Title III Information:TETRACHLOROETHYLENE IS A CHEMICAL SUBJECT TO
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 313 TITLE III OF THE 1986
SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT (SARA) AND 49 CFR 372.
SARA HAZARD CATAGORIES (40 CFR 370.2): HEALTH IMMEDIATE, DELAYED.
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ) IS 100
LBS. LISTED ON TSCA INVENTORY.
State Regulatory Information:THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA HAS LISTED
PERCHLOROETHYLENE UNDER PROPOSITION 65 AS A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE
STATE TO CAUSE CANCER.