Product ID:TRICHLOROETHYLENE
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
MSDS Number: EEEPP
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)

TRICHLOROETHYLENE

CAS: 79-01-6

Fraction By Weight: >99%

INHIBITORS

Fraction By Weight: <0.1%

AMINES

Fraction By Weight: <0.1%

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:Yes IARC:Yes OSHA:No
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
irritation, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, difficulty breathing,
headache, drowsiness, symptoms of drunkenness, disorientation,
visual disturbances, bluish skin color, lung congestion, kidney
damage, liver damage, nerve damage, coma LONG TERM EXPOSURE:
wheezing, irregular heartbeat, liver damage, brain damage SKIN
CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation, allergic reactions,
blisters LONG TERM EXPOSURE: nausea, wheezing, joint pain,
paralysis EYE CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation (possibly
severe), tearing, blurred vision LONG TERM EXPOSURE: blindness
INGESTION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
irregular heartbeat, headache, symptoms of drunkenness, kidney
damage, paralysis, convulsions, coma LONG TERM EXPOSURE: drowsiness
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
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 ingestion, consider gastric
lavage. Consider oxygen.

Flash Point:No data available.
Autoignition Temp:770 F (410 C)
Lower Limits:7.8% @ 100 C
Upper Limits:52% @ 100 C
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. Avoid heat, flames, sparks and
other sources of ignition. Keep separated from incompatible
substances.
Other Precautions:

Respiratory Protection:The following respirators and maximum use
concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. At any detectable
concentration - Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a
full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other
positive-pressure mode. 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. 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:Provide local exhaust ventilation system. Ensure compliance
with applicable exposure limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles. 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
TRICHLOROETHYLENE: 100 ppm OSHA TWA 200 ppm OSHA ceiling 300 ppm OSHA
peak 5 minute(s)/2 hour(s) 50 ppm (269 mg/m3) OSHA TWA (vacated by
58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993) 200 ppm (1070 mg/m3) OSHA STEL (vacated
by 58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993) 50 ppm ACGIH TWA 100 ppm ACGIH STEL

Boiling Pt:189 F (87 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-99 F (-73 C)
Vapor Pres:58 mmHg @ 20 C
Vapor Density:4.53
Spec Gravity:1.4642
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.69 (carbon tetrachloride=1)
Solubility in Water:0.1%
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid COLOR:colorless ODOR:sweet
odor
Corrosion Rate:

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:May decompose on contact with
air, light, moisture, heat or storage and use above room
temperature. Releases toxic, corrosive, flammable or explosive
gases.
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:
phosgene, halogenated compounds, oxides of carbon Thermal
decomposition products: phosgene, halogenated compounds, oxides of
carbon
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:May polymerize. Avoid contact with
heat or light and monitor inhibitor content.

Waste Disposal Methods:Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR
262. Hazardous Waste Number(s): U228. Hazardous Waste Number(s):
D040. Dispose of in accordance with U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262 for
concentrations at or above the Regulatory level. Regulatory level-
0.5 mg/L. Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.

Toxicological Information:TRICHLOROETHYLENE: IRRITATION DATA: 2 mg/24
hour(s) skin-rabbit severe; 20 mg/24 hour(s) eyes-rabbit moderate
TOXICITY DATA: 8450 ppm/4 hour(s) inhalation-mouse LC50; >20 gm/kg
skin-rabbit LD50; 4920 mg/kg oral-rat LD50 CARCINOGEN STATUS: NTP:
Anticipated Human Carcinogen; IARC: Human Limited Evidence, Animal
Sufficient Evidence, Group 2A; ACGIH: A5 -Not Suspected as a Human
Carcinogen LOCAL EFFECTS: Irritant: inhalation, skin, eye ACUTE
TOXICITY LEVEL: Moderately Toxic: ingestion Slightly Toxic:
inhalation TARGET ORGANS: immune system (sensitizer), central
nervous system MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: heart
problems TUMORIGENIC DATA: Available. MUTAGENIC DATA: Available.
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS DATA: Available. ADDITIONAL DATA: May cross
the placenta. 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: 3100 ug/L 96 hour(s) LC50
(Mortality) Flagfish (Jordanella floridae) INVERTEBRATE TOXICITY:
1700 ug/L 7 hour(s) EC50 (Regeneration) Flatworm (Dugesia japonica)
OTHER TOXICITY: 45000 ug/L 48 week(s) LC50 (Mortality) Clawed toad
(Xenopus laevis) FATE AND TRANSPORT: BIOCONCENTRATION: 17 ug/L
1-14 hour(s) BCF (Residue) Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) 8.23 ug/L

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Trichloroethylene ID NUMBER: UN1710 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: Yes FIRE: No
REACTIVE: No SUDDEN RELEASE: No SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40
CFR 372.65): TRICHLOROETHYLENE
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): TRICHLOROETHYLENE: 100LBSRQ OSHA
PROCESS SAFETY (29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Known to the
state of California to cause the following: TRICHLOROETHYLENE
Cancer (Apr 01, 1988)