**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 127-18-4 |Tetrachloroethylene | 99 | 204-825-9 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Hazard Symbols: XN N
Risk Phrases: 40 51/53
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. Toxic to aquatic
organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Contact may cause transient eye irritation. Vapors cause eye
irritation.
Skin:
May cause severe irritation and possible burns. Excessive drying of
the skin may result from repeated or prolonged contact. Not expected
to cause an allergic skin reaction. A single prolonged skin exposure
is not likely to result in the material being absorbed in harmful
amounts.
Ingestion:
May cause central nervous system depression, kidney damage, and
liver damage. Symptoms may include: headache, excitement, fatigue,
nausea, vomiting, stupor, and coma. Possible aspiration hazard.
Inhalation:
Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause central nervous
system effects including vertigo, anxiety, depression, muscle
incoordination, and emotional instability.
Chronic:
Possible cancer hazard based on tests with laboratory animals.
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and
dermatitis. May cause adverse nervous system effects including
muscle tremors and incoordination. May cause liver and kidney damage.
May cause reproductive and fetal effects.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for
at least 15 minutes. Get medical aid.
Skin:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water.
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid. Wash
clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Potential for aspiration if swallowed. Get medical aid immediately.
Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical
personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases
may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water
spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Not combustible, but if
involved in a fire, decomposes to produce hydrogen chloride.
Extinguishing Media:
Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth),
then place in suitable container. Clean up spills immediately,
observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Provide
ventilation. Control runoff and isolate discharged material for
proper disposal.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not reuse this
container. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep
container tightly closed. Avoid breathing vapor.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep containers tightly closed. Do not
store in aluminum containers.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or
local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the
permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 127-18-4:
United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 50 ppm TWA; 345 mg/m3 TWA
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 100 ppm STEL; 689 mg/m3 STEL
United States OSHA: 100 ppm TWA; 200 ppm Ceiling
Belgium - TWA: 25 ppm VLE; 172 mg/m3 VLE
Belgium - STEL: 100 ppm VLE; 695 mg/m3 VLE
France - VME: 50 ppm VME; 335 mg/m3 VME
Germany: 50 ppm TWA; 345 mg/m3 TWA
Germany: Skin absorber
Malaysia: 25 ppm TWA; 170 mg/m3 TWA
Netherlands: 35 ppm MAC; 240 mg/m3 MAC
Russia: 10 mg/m3 TWA
Spain: 25 ppm VLA-ED; 172 mg/m3 VLA-ED
Spain: 100 ppm VLA-EC; 689 mg/m3 VLA-EC
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant respirator use.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Liquid
Color: clear, colorless
Odor: sweetish odor - ethereal odor
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 18.6 mm Hg @ 25 deg C
Viscosity: 0.89 mPa s 20 deg C
Boiling Point: 121 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: -22.3 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: 126 deg C
Solubility in water: Insoluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.62
Molecular Formula: C2Cl4
Molecular Weight: 165.83
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Excess heat, ultra violet light, open flame, direct sunlight..
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Active metals, powdered aluminum, powdered magnesium, zinc powder,
strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, aluminum.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride, chlorine, phosgene, carbon monoxide, carbon
dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 127-18-4: KX3850000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 127-18-4: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 162 mg Mild; Draize test,
rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 810 mg/24H
Severe; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Mild; Inhalation,
mouse: LC50 = 5200 ppm/4H; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 35000 mg/m3/4H;
Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 20200 mg/m3/6H; Inhalation, rat: LC50 =
34200 mg/m3/8H; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 4100 ppm/6H; Oral, mouse:
LD50 = 8100 mg/kg; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 6400 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 =
2629 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Tetrachloroethylene -
ACGIH: A3 - Confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to
California: carcinogen, initial date 4/1/88
NTP: Suspect carcinogen
IARC: Group 2A carcinogen
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Ecotoxicity:
Fish: Rainbow trout: LC50 = 5.28 mg/L; 96 Hr.; Static Condition, 12
degrees CFish: Fathead Minnow: LC50 = 18.4 mg/L; 96 Hr.; Flow-through
conditionFish: Bluegill/Sunfish: LC50 = 12.9 mg/L; 96 Hr.; Static
ConditionBacteria: Phytobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 = 120.0 mg/L; 30
minutes; Microtox test
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: TETRACHLOROETHYLENE
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1897
Packing Group: III
IMO
Shipping Name: TETRACHLOROETHYLENE
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1897
Packing Group: III
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: TETRACHLOROETHYLENE
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1897
Packing group: III
USA RQ: CAS# 127-18-4: 100 lb final RQ; 45.4 kg final RQ
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN N
Risk Phrases:
R 40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R 51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Safety Phrases:
S 23 Do not inhale gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
S 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and
gloves.
S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
special instructions/safety data sheets.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 127-18-4: 3
Canada
CAS# 127-18-4 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 127-18-4 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 127-18-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 6/17/1999 Revision #5 Date: 2/03/2004
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