Product ID:METHYLENO CHLORIDE TECHNICAL GRADE AND DECAFFEINATION GRADE
MSDS Date:04/10/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-616-9188
MSDS Number: CJLSP

Emergency Phone: 316-524-5751/415-821-3182

Info Phone: 316-524-5751

Preparer: NOT PROVIDED

Cage: 1B637

Telephone: 316-524-5751

Cage: 1B637

DICHLOROMETHANE

CAS: 75-09-2

RTECS: PA8050000

OSHA PEL 25 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 174 MG/M3;50 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) 1,600 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: EYES, SKIN, CNS, CVS
(HMIS). ACUTE - INHALATION: THE MAJOR POTENTIAL ROUTE OF EXPOSURE.
HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF VAPOR/MIST CAN CAUSE CNS DEPRESSION WITH
SYMPTOMS OF HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, STUPOR, LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS OR
DEATH DEPENDING ON CONCENTRATION AND DURATION OF EXPOSURE. CAN
CAUSE IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT, CARDIAC ARREST. CAUSES ADVERSE EFFECTS
ON LUNGS, LIVER, KIDNEY, NERVOUS SYSTE M. CARBOXYHEMOGLOBIN LEVELS
BECOME ELEVATED WHICH MAY CONTRIBUTE TO STRESS ON CARDIOVASCULAR
SYSTEM. SMOKING INCREASES THE EFFECT. EYES/SKIN: CAUSES IRRITATION.
CAN BE ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CHRONIC - TOXIC EFFECTS ON LIVER AND
KIDNEY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:POSSIBLE CANCER HAZARD.
Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, STUPOR, LOSS OF
CONSCIOUSNESS, DEATH, IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT, IRRITATION, CARDIAC
SENSITIZATION AND INCREASED RISK OF CARDIAC ARREST
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ALCOHOLISM, ACUTE AND CHRONIC LIVER
AND KIDNEY DISEASE, CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE, ANEMIA, CORONARY DISEASE
OR RHYTHM DISORDERS OF THE HEART.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED,
ADMINISTER ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. CONTACT PHYSICIAN OR EMERGENCY
MEDICAL FACILITY IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
AND SHOES. WASH EXPOSED AREA THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. EYE:
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES WHILE FREQUENTLY LIFTING THE UPPER AND LOWER EYELIDS. IF
IRRITATION PERSISTS, CALL A PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. CONTACT PHYSICIAN OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL FACILITY
IMMEDIATELY. NEVER GIVE AN YTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:NONE
Autoignition Temp:=556.C, 1032.8F
Lower Limits:12
Upper Limits:19
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE.
EXTINGUISH FIRE USING AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDIING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING AND USE POSITIVE PRESSURE, FULL FACEPIECE SCBA.
CONCENTRATED VAPORS CAN BE IGNITED BY HIGH INTENSITY ENERGY SOURCE.
APPROACH FIRE FROM UPWIND TO AVOID HAZARDOUS VAPORS AND TOXIC
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS. USE WATER SPRAY TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FORMS TOXIC, AND CORROSIVE MATERIALS.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. VENTILATE, AND AVOID BREATHING
VAPORS. DIKE AREA TO CONTAIN SPILL. IF SPILL OCCURS INDOORS, TURN
OFF HEATING AND/OR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS. WEAR PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT. CLEAN UP AREA BY MOPPING/ WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND
TRANSFER TO CLOSED CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. AVOID CONTAMINATION OF
GROUND AND SURFACE WATERS. DO NOT FLUSH TO SEWER. NOTIFY
AUTHORITIES IF REQUIRED. OBSERVE LAWS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN LABELED, SEALED CONTAINERS IN
A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA OUT OF SUNLIGHT. KEEP CONTAINERS
TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. DO NOT STORE IN OPEN OR MISLABELED
CONTAINERS. DO NOT REMOVE O R DEFACE LABEL. PREVENT WATER OR MOIST
AIR FROM ENTERING STORAGE TANKS OR CONTAINERS.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. DO
NOT EAT, DRINK, OR SMOKE IN WORK AREA. WASH HANDS PRIOR TO EATING,
DRINKING, USING RESTROOM. ANY CLOTHING OR SHOES WHICH BECOME
CONTAMINATED SHOULD BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY AND LAUNDERED BEFORE
REUSE. DO NOT USE IN POORLY VENTILATED SPACES. WILL COLL ECT IN LOW
AREAS.

Respiratory Protection:IF VAPOR CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS/LIKELY TO EXCEED
25 PPM, A NIOSH-APPROVED, CONTINOUS FLOW SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR,
HOOD/HELMET IS ACCEPTABLE. A NIOSH APPROVED SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA)/ SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR, FULL
FACEPIECE, IS REQUIRED FOR VAPOR CONCENTRATION > 625 PPM. AN
APPROVED SCBA IS REQUIRED FOR SPILLS/OR EMERGENCY (29 CFR
1910.1052).
Protective Gloves:SOLVENT RESISTANT; VITON, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, OR
EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES. CHEMICAL GOGGLES AND/OR FACE SHIELD IF
SPLASHING IS POSSIBLE.
Other Protective Equipment:SOLVENT RESISSTANT BOOTS, APRON, HEADGEAR
AND/OR FACESHIELD WHERE SPLASHING IS A POSSIBILITY. SAFETY SHOWER
AND EYEWASH STATION SHOULD BE AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING SHOULD BE SLELCTED, USED, AND
MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS. FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER
OR THE VULCAN CHEMICALS TECHNICAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT.

HCC:T4
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=40.1C, 104.2F
Vapor Pres:350 @ 20C/68F
Vapor Density:2.9
Spec Gravity:1.32
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.7 (ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:1.32 GM/100 ML @ 25C
Appearance and Odor:COLORLLESS, CLEAR LIQUID, MILDLY SWEET ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIES, OXYGEN, NITROGEN PEROXIDE, SODIUM, POTASSIUM, AND
OTHER OXIDIZERS AND REACTIVE METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID CONTACT WITH OPEN FLAME, ELECTRIC
ARCS, OR OTHER HOT SURFACES WHICH CAN CAUSE THERMAL DECOMPOSITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, PHOSGENE, CHLORINE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:ALL DISPOSALS OF THIS MATERIAL MUST BE DONE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. WASTE
CHARACTERIZATION AND COMPLIANCE WITH DISPOSAL REGUALTIONS ARE THE
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE WA STE GENERATOR. RECOVERED LIQUIDS FROM
SPILL RESIDUES MAY BE SENT TO AN EPA PERMITTED RECLAIMER OR IN
CINERATION FACILITY.

Toxicological Information:INHALATION LC50: 14,400 PPM, 7 HOURS (MOUSE).

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:IN WATER IS SUBJECT TO RAPID EVAPORATION. HYDROLYSIS IS NOT
SIGNIFICANT. BIODEGRADATION MAY OCCUR. METHYLENE CHLORIDE IS NOT
EXPECTED TO BIOCONCENTRATE. SOIL ADSORPTION POTENTIAL IS LOW. IN
AIR (ATMOS PHERE), IT WILL DEGRADE BY REACTION WITH HYDROXY
RADICALS, WITH A HALF LIFE OF SEVERAL MONTHS. ACUTE LC50 (96 HOURS,
FLOW-THROUGH) FOR FATHEAD MINNOW: 193 MG/L. ACUTE LC50 (96 HOURS,
STATIC) FOR FATHE AD MINNOW: 310 MG/L. ACUTE LC50 (96 HOURS,
STATIC) FOR BLUEGILL: 220 MG/L @ 21-23C. ACUTE LC50 (96 HOURS) FOR
SHRIMP: 256 MG/L.

SARA Title III Information:METHYLENE CHLORIDE IS SUBJECT TO THE
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 313 OF TITLE III OF THE SUPERFUND
AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT (SARA) OF 1986 AND 40 CFR PART
372.
Federal Regulatory Information:LISTED IN THE TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL
ACT (TSCA) INVENTORY.
State Regulatory Information:THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA HAS LISTED
METHYLENE CHLORIDE UNDER PROPOSITION 65 AS A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE
STATE TO CAUSE CANCER.