Product ID:PHOSGENE
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
MSDS Number: EEEMP
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)

PHOSGENE

CAS: 75-44-5

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No IARC:No OSHA:No
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
irritation (possibly severe), lack of sense of smell, vomiting,
chest pain, difficulty breathing, headache, dizziness, bluish skin
color, lung congestion, lung damage, death LONG TERM EXPOSURE: same
as effects reported in short term exposure SKIN CONTACT: SHORT TERM
EXPOSURE: irritation (possibly severe) LONG TERM EXPOSURE: same as
effects reported in short term exposure EYE CONTACT: SHORT TERM
EXPOSURE: burns, tearing, eye damage LONG TERM EXPOSURE: same as
effects reported in short term exposure INGESTION: SHORT TERM
EXPOSURE: no information on significant adverse effects LONG TERM
EXPOSURE: no information is available
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:
If frostbite or freezing occur, immediately flush with plenty of
lukewarm water (105-115 F; 41-46 C). DO NOT USE HOT WATER. If warm
water is not available, gently wrap affected parts in blankets. Get
immediate medical attention. EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical
attention. INGESTION: If a large amount is swallowed, get medical
attention. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: For inhalation, consider oxygen.

Flash Point:not flammable
Extinguishing Media:carbon dioxide, regular dry chemical Large fires:
Use regular foam or flood with fine water spray.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Do not get water inside container. Move
container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Cool
containers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Stay
away from the ends of tanks. Keep unnecessary people away, isolate
hazard area and deny entry.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Negligible fire hazard.

Neutralizing Agent:

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
all current regulations and standards. Notify State Emergency
Response Commission for storage or use at amounts greater than or
equal to the TPQ (U.S. EPA SARA Section 302). SARA Section 303
requires facilities storing a material with a TPQ to participate in
local emergency response planning (U.S. EPA 40 CFR 355.30). Protect
from physical damage. Store outside or in a detached building.
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. 1 ppm Any
supplied-air respirator. 2 ppm Any self-contained breathing
apparatus with a full facepiece. Any supplied-air respirator with a
full facepiece. Escape - Any air-purifying respirator with a full
facepiece and a canister providing protection against this
substance. 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:Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation
system. 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
PHOSGENE: 0.1 ppm (0.4 mg/m3) OSHA TWA 0.1 ppm ACGIH TWA 0.1 ppm (0.4
mg/m3) NIOSH recommended TWA 10 hour(s) 0.2 ppm (0.8 mg/m3) NIOSH
recommended ceiling 15 minute(s)

Boiling Pt:46 F (8 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-195 F (-126 C)
Vapor Pres:1180 mmHg @ 20 C
Vapor Density:3.4
Spec Gravity:1.4
pH:Not applicable
Evaporation Rate & Reference:Not applicable
Solubility in Water:hydrolyzes
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:gas COLOR:colorless ODOR:hay-like
odor, pungent odor
Corrosion Rate:

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:Contact with water or moist air
may form flammable and/or toxic gases or vapors.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Minimize contact with material. Avoid
inhalation of material or combustion by-products. Containers may
rupture or explode if exposed to heat.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products:
miscellaneous decomposition products Thermal decomposition
products: miscellaneous decomposition products
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

Waste Disposal Methods:Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR
262. Hazardous Waste Number(s): P095. Dispose in accordance with
all applicable regulations.

Toxicological Information:PHOSGENE: LOCAL EFFECTS: Corrosive:
inhalation, skin, eye ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL: Insufficient Data.

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:Not available

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Phosgene ID NUMBER: UN1076 HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 2.3 LABELING
REQUIREMENTS: Poison gas; Corrosive QUANTITY LIMITATIONS: PASSENGER
AIRCRAFT OR RAILCAR: Forbidden CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY: Forbidden

SARA Title III Information: SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): PHOSGENE: 10LBSTPQ SARA
TITLE III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR
355.40): PHOSGENE: 10LBSRQ SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312
HAZARDOUS CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21): ACUTE: Yes CHRONIC: No
FIRE: No REACTIVE: Yes SUDDEN RELEASE: Yes SARA TITLE III
SECTION 313 (40 CFR 372.65): PHOSGENE
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): PHOSGENE: 10LBSRQ OSHA PROCESS SAFETY
(29CFR1910.119): PHOSGENE: 100LBSTQ
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Not regulated.