Product ID:TOXAPHENE, 49080
MSDS Date:01/23/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N019182
MSDS Number: CGRSG

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

TOXAPHENE (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 8001-35-2

RTECS: XW5250000

OSHA PEL S,0.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: S,0.5MG/M3/1 STEL;95

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT): 69 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:HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY
BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED. IRRITATES SKIN. DERMATITIS. STIMULATES
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. NAUSEA. CONVULSIONS. LIVER DAMAGE. REPORTED
ANIMAL CARCINOGEN. CAUSE CANCER. CARCINOGENICITY - HUMAN SUSPECT.
CONTAIN MATERIAL(S) KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE
CANCER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:TOXAPHENE:IARC MONO, SUPPLEMENT. VOL: 7,
PG 56, 1987: GRP 2B. NTP 7TH ANNUAL REPORT ON CARCINOGENS; 1994:
(SUPDAT)
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:
FLUSH SKIN WITH LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER. INHALATION:IMMEDIATELY MOVE
TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN
UNCONSCIOUS P ERSON NEVER TRY TO MAKE AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON VOMIT
GIVE WATER, MILK, OR MILK OF MAGNESIA.

Flash Point:275F,135C
Extinguishing Media:CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THE FOLLOWING TOXIC VAPORS ARE FORMED
WHEN THIS MATERIAL IS HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION. CHLORIDES.

Spill Release Procedures:TAKE UP WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NEUTRALIZE OR
COVER WITH SODA ASH.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN NON-CORROSIVE CONTAINERS.
(NON-CORROSIVE IN ABSENCE OF MOISTURE.)
Other Precautions:REPORTED CANCER HAZARD. AVOID EYE OR SKIN CONTACT.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPEC GRAV: 1.66C G/ML (WATER = 1). EXPLAN OF CARCIN: ANTICIPATED TO BE
CARCINOGEN.

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:158F,70C
Spec Gravity:SUPDAT
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW WAX, MILD TERPENE ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG BASES, OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONGLY ALKALINE PESTICIDES OR
SUBSTANCES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DEHYDROCHLORINATED BY HEAT, STRONG
SUNLIGHT, AND CERTAIN CATALYSTS (IRON). MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHLORIDES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:MOISTURE.

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

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.