Product ID:METHYL CHLOROFORM
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
MSDS Number: EEEJK
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
780-471-4036
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:18004249300

Telephone: (USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)

METHYL CHLOROFORM

CAS: 71-55-6

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No IARC:No OSHA:No
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by
qualified personnel. Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT:
Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if
needed. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes
before reuse. EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical attention. INGESTION:
If vomiting occurs, keep head lower than hips to help prevent
aspiration. If person is unconscious, turn head to side. Get
medical attention immediately. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: For inhalation,
consider oxygen. For ingestion, consider gastric lavage. Consider
oxygen.

Flash Point:No data available.
Autoignition Temp:999 F (537 C)
Lower Limits:7.5%
Upper Limits:12.5%
Extinguishing Media:carbon dioxide, regular dry chemical Large fires:
Use regular foam or flood with fine water spray.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Cool containers with water spray until well
after the fire is out. Stay away from the ends of tanks. For tank,
rail car or tank truck, evacuation radius: 800 meters (1/2 mile).
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Slight fire hazard.

Neutralizing Agent:

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
all current regulations and standards. Store in a cool, dry place.
Store in a well-ventilated area. Keep separated from incompatible
substances.
Other Precautions:

Respiratory Protection:The following respirators and maximum use
concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. 700 ppm Any
supplied-air respirator. Any self-contained breathing apparatus.
Escape - Any air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and an
organic vapor canister. Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained
breathing apparatus. For Unknown Concentrations or Immediately
Dangerous to Life or Health - Any supplied-air respirator with full
facepiece and operated in a pressure-demand or other
positive-pressure mode in combination with a separate escape
supply. Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full
facepiece.
Ventilation:Based on available information, additional ventilation is
not required. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield.
Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in
the immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
METHYL CHLOROFORM: METHYL CHLOROFORM (1,1,1-TRICHLOROETHANE): 350 ppm
(1900 mg/m3) OSHA TWA 450 ppm (2460 mg/m3) OSHA STEL (vacated by 58
FR 35338, June 30, 1993) 350 ppm ACGIH TWA 450 ppm ACGIH STEL 350
ppm (1900 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended ceiling 15 minute(s)

Boiling Pt:165 F (74 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-26 F (-32 C)
Vapor Pres:100 mmHg @ 20 C
Vapor Density:4.55
Spec Gravity:1.3390
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate & Reference:5.0 (butyl acetate=1)
Solubility in Water:0.078% @ 25 C
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid APPEARANCE:clear
COLOR:colorless ODOR:sweet odor
Corrosion Rate:

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:Stable at normal temperatures
and pressure.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
sources of ignition. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed
to heat.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products:
halogenated compounds, phosgene, oxides of carbon Thermal
decomposition products: halogenated compounds, phosgene, oxides of
carbon
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

Waste Disposal Methods:Dispose in accordance with all applicable
regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262.
Hazardous Waste Number(s): U226.

Toxicological Information:METHYL CHLOROFORM: IRRITATION DATA: 450 ppm/8
hour(s) eyes-man; 5 gm/12 day(s)-intermittent skin-rabbit mild; 20
mg/24 hour(s) skin-rabbit moderate; 100 mg eyes-rabbit mild; 2
mg/24 hour(s) eyes-rabbit severe TOXICITY DATA: 18000 ppm/4 hour(s)
inhalation-rat LC50; 15800 mg/kg skin-rabbit LD50
(EPA-600/8-82-003f, 1084); 9600 mg/kg oral-rat LD50 CARCINOGEN
STATUS: IARC: Human Inadequate Evidence, Animal Inadequate
Evidence, Group 3; ACGIH: A4 -Not Classifiable as a Human
Carcinogen LOCAL EFFECTS: Irritant: inhalation, skin, eye ACUTE
TOXICITY LEVEL: Slightly Toxic: inhalation, dermal absorption,
ingestion TARGET ORGANS: central nervous system MEDICAL CONDITIONS
AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: heart or cardiovascular disorders, kidney
disorders, liver disorders, skin disorders and allergies MUTAGENIC
DATA: Available. REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS DATA: Available. ADDITIONAL
DATA: Alcohol may enhance the toxic effects. Stimulants such as
epinephrine may induce ventricular fibrillation.

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 DATA: FISH TOXICITY: 40000 ug/L 96 hour(s) LC50
(Mortality) Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) INVERTEBRATE TOXICITY:
31200 ug/L 96 hour(s) LC50 (Mortality) Opossum shrimp (Mysidopsis
bahia) ALGAL TOXICITY: >669000 ug/L 96 hour(s) EC50
(Photosynthesis) Diatom (Skeletonema costatum) FATE AND TRANSPORT:
BIOCONCENTRATION: 9 ug/L 1-28 hour(s) BCF (Residue) Bluegill
(Lepomis macrochirus) 73.4 ug/L ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMARY: Moderately
toxic to aquatic life.

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
1,1,1-Trichloroethane ID NUMBER: UN2831 HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION:
6.1 PACKING GROUP: III LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Poison

SARA Title III Information: SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated. SARA TITLE
III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): Not
regulated. SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS
CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21): ACUTE: Yes CHRONIC: No FIRE: No
REACTIVE: No SUDDEN RELEASE: No SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40
CFR 372.65): METHYL CHLOROFORM (1,1,1-TRICHLOROETHANE)
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): METHYL CHLOROFORM
(1,1,1-TRICHLOROETHANE): 1000LBSRQ OSHA PROCESS SAFETY
(29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Not regulated.