MALLINCKRODT SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV -- DICHLOROMETHANE - DICHLOROMETHANE,TECHNICAL

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

NSN: 6810002232737

Manufacturer's CAGE: 62910

Part No. Indicator: A

Part Number/Trade Name: DICHLOROMETHANE

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                            General Information

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Item Name: DICHLOROMETHANE,TECHNICAL

Company's Name: MALLINCKRODT INC. SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION

Company's Street: PARIS BYPASS

Company's P. O. Box: 800

Company's City: PARIS

Company's State: KY

Company's Country: US

Company's Zip Code: 40362

Company's Emerg Ph #: 314-539-1600

Company's Info Ph #: 314-539-1600

Record No. For Safety Entry: 006

Tot Safety Entries This Stk#: 008

Status: SE

Date MSDS Prepared: 27NOV89

Safety Data Review Date: 07SEP93

Supply Item Manager: CX

MSDS Preparer's Name: NOT KNOWN

MSDS Serial Number: BDKFN

Specification Number: MIL-D-6998

Spec Type, Grade, Class: GRADE B

Hazard Characteristic Code: T4

Unit Of Issue: PT

Unit Of Issue Container Qty: 16.0 FL OZ

Type Of Container: CAN

Net Unit Weight: 1.35 LBS

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                     Ingredients/Identity Information

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Proprietary: NO

Ingredient: METHYLENE CHLORIDE (SARA III)

Ingredient Sequence Number: 01

Percent: 100

NIOSH (RTECS) Number: PA8050000

CAS Number: 75-09-2

OSHA PEL: 500 PPM/C,1000; Z2

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM, A2; 9293

Other Recommended Limit: NONE RECOMMENDED

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                     Physical/Chemical Characteristics

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Appearance And Odor: CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID WITH A CHLOROFORM-LIKE ODOR

Boiling Point: 104F,40C

Melting Point: -142F,-97C

Vapor Pressure (MM Hg/70 F): 350 @ 68 F

Vapor Density (Air=1): 2.9

Specific Gravity: 1.3

Evaporation Rate And Ref: 27.5 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)

Solubility In Water: 1.32 G% @ 68 F

Percent Volatiles By Volume: 100

Viscosity: NOT KNOWN

Corrosion Rate (IPY): UNKNOWN

Autoignition Temperature: >1033F

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                      Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

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Flash Point: NONE

Lower Explosive Limit: 12 IN OXYGEN

Upper Explosive Limit: 19 IN OXYGEN

Extinguishing Media: CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL. WATER SPRAY MAY

BE USED TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL & FLUSH SPILLS AWAY.

Special Fire Fighting Proc: WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-

APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN

THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.

Unusual Fire And Expl Hazrds: FORMS EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES IN HIGH OXYGEN

CONTENT ATMOSPHERE, IN LIQUID OXYGEN, NITROGEN DIOXIDE. VAPORS>AIR CAN

TRAVEL TO DISTANCE IGNITION SOURCE AND FLASH BACK

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                              Reactivity Data

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Stability: YES

Cond To Avoid (Stability): STABLE UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS OF USE AND

STORAGE. AVOID CONTACT WITH OPEN FLAMES AND ELECTRICAL ARCS.

Materials To Avoid: STRONG OXIDIZERS AND CAUSTICS. CHEMICALLY ACTIVE

METALS SUCH AS ALUMINUM & MAGNESIUM POWDERS, SODIUM, POTASSIUM, LITHIUM

Hazardous Decomp Products: EMITS HIGHLY TOXIC GAS OF PHOSGEN WHEN HEATED

TO DECOMPOSITION. CONTACT WITH HOT SURFACE/FLAME MAY FORM PHOSGENE AND HCL

Hazardous Poly Occur: NO

Conditions To Avoid (Poly): NOT RELEVANT

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                            Health Hazard Data

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LD50-LC50 Mixture: LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS 2524 MG/KG.

Route Of Entry - Inhalation: YES

Route Of Entry - Skin: YES

Route Of Entry - Ingestion: NO

Health Haz Acute And Chronic: ACUTE- INHALATION MAY CAUSE LIVER INJURY,

BLOOD DISORDERS, NARCOSIS, MENTAL CONFUSION, CNS DEPRESSION,

UNCONSCIOUSNESS & DEATH. CAN BE ABSORBED & CAUSE SYMPTOMS SIMILAR TO

INHALATION, IF INGESTED. MAY BE ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CONTACT WITH EYES

MAY CAUSE PAIN & INFLAMMATION. CHRONIC- CAUSES DERMATITIS & CNS DEPRESSION.

Carcinogenicity - NTP: YES

Carcinogenicity - IARC: YES

Carcinogenicity - OSHA: NO

Explanation Carcinogenicity: THE AGENT IS POSSIBLY CARCINOGENIC TO HUMAN.

Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: EYES, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION,

NAUSEA, VOMITING, HEADACHES, EYE AND SKIN REDNESS AND PAIN

Med Cond Aggravated By Exp: PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN DISORDERS OR

EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED LIVER, KIDNEY, CARDIOVASCULAR OR RESPIRATORY

FUNCTION MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE.

IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN.

INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. ORAL:IF

CONSCIOUS, INDUCE VOMITING BY DRINKING TWO GLASSES OF WATER AND STICKING

FINGER DOWN THROAT. CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY

MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

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                   Precautions for Safe Handling and Use

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Steps If Matl Released/Spill: EVACUATE PERSONNEL. WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE

CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENTS. VENTILATE AREA. STOP LEAK IF POSSIBLE. CONTAIN

SPILL. ABSORB WITH VERMICULITE, DRY SAND OR SIMILAR MATERIAL AND PLACE IN

APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. DO NOT FLUSH TO SEWER.

Neutralizing Agent: NOT RELEVANT

Waste Disposal Method: COLLECT AS HAZARDOUS WASTE AND ATOMIZE IN A

SUITABLE RCRA APPROVED COMBUSTION CHAMBER. DISPOSE OF IN FULL COMPLIANCE

WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

Precautions-Handling/Storing: STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED PLACE

AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.

Other Precautions: UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, STORE IN GALVANIZED IRON,

BLACK IRON OR STEEL. ALUMINUM IS NOT RECOMMENDED. OUTSIDE/DETACHED GARAGE

IS RECOMMENDED. ISOLATE FROM SOURCE OF HEAT OR IGNITION. SHOWER, CHANGE TO

CLEAN GARMENTS AT THE END OF THE DAY.

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                             Control Measures

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Respiratory Protection: IF THE TLV IS EXCEEDED, WEAR A NIOSH-APPROVED

SUPPLIED AIR, FULL-FACEPIECE RESPIRATOR, AIRLINE HOOD OR SELF-CONTAINED

BREATHING APPARATUS.

Ventilation: LOCAL EXHAUST AND/OR MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION AS

REQUIRED TO KEEP CONCENTRATIONS BELOW OSHA PEL.

Protective Gloves: PVA.

Eye Protection: CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.

Other Protective Equipment: PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS NEEDED TO PREVENT

PROLONGED/REPEATED SKIN CONTACT, EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.

Work Hygienic Practices: AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN OR CLOTHING. DO NOT

BREATHE VAPORS. DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES WHILE WORKING WITH MATERIAL

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                            Transportation Data

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Trans Data Review Date:   93250

DOT PSN Code: EUP

DOT Proper Shipping Name: DICHLOROMETHANE

DOT Class: 6.1

DOT ID Number: UN1593

DOT Pack Group: III

DOT Label: KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD

IMO PSN Code: FLF

IMO Proper Shipping Name: DICHLOROMETHANE

IMO Regulations Page Number: 6127

IMO UN Number: 1593

IMO UN Class: 6.1

IMO Subsidiary Risk Label: -

IATA PSN Code: IYW

IATA UN ID Number: 1593

IATA Proper Shipping Name: DICHLOROMETHANE

IATA UN Class: 6.1

IATA Label: TOXIC

AFI PSN Code: IYW

AFI Prop. Shipping Name: DICHLOROMETHANE

AFI Class: 6.1

AFI ID Number: UN1593

AFI Pack Group: III

AFI Label: KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD

AFI Special Prov: N36

AFI Basic Pac Ref: 10-10

Additional Trans Data: REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ) IS 1000 LBS.

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                               Disposal Data

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Disposal Data Review Date: 88266

Rec # For This Disp Entry: 03

Tot Disp Entries Per NSN: 003

Landfill Ban Item: YES

Disposal Supplemental Data: MSDS FM MFR DATED 21OCT85,CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ

COMM STD;POSSIBLE CANCER HAZARD BASED ON TESTS W/LABORATORY ANIMALS.

EXPOSURE MAY CREATE A CANCER RISK.CARCINOGENITY DEFINED BY NTP(REPORT 306

85 IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL EXPOSURE OR DISCHARGE, CONSULT HEALTH AND SAFETY

FILE FOR PRECAUTIONS.

1st EPA Haz Wst Code New: U080

1st EPA Haz Wst Name New: METHYLENE CHLORIDE; DICHLOROMETHANE

1st EPA Haz Wst Char New: TOXIC (T)

1st EPA Acute Hazard New: NO

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                                Label Data

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Label Required: YES

Label Status: F

Special Hazard Precautions: VAPORS MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS OR SUFFOCATION.

EXPOSURE IN AN ENCLOSED AREA MAY BE VERY HARMFUL. CONTACT MAY IRRITATE OR

BURN SKIN AND EYES. FIRE MAY PRODUCE IRRITATING OR POISONOUS GASES. RUNOFF

FROM FIRE CONTROL OR DILUTION WATER MAY CAUSE POLLUTION.

Label Name: MALLINCKRODT INC. SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION

Label Street: PARIS BYPASS

Label P.O. Box: M

Label City: PARIS

Label State: KY

Label Zip Code: 40361

Label Country: US

Label Emergency Number: 314-982-5000

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