**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 79-01-6 |Trichloroethylene | 99.8 | 201-167-4 |
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Hazard Symbols: T
Risk Phrases: 36/38 45 52/53 67 68
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause cancer. Harmful to aquatic
organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.Possible
risk of irreversible effects.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes moderate eye irritation. May result in corneal injury.
Contact produces irritation, tearing, and burning pain.
Skin:
Causes mild skin irritation. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may
cause defatting of the skin and dermatitis. May cause peripheral
nervous system function impairment including persistent neuritis,
and temporary loss of touch. Damage to the liver and other organs
has been observed in workers who have been overexposed.
Ingestion:
Aspiration hazard. May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Aspiration of material into the lungs may cause chemical
pneumonitis, which may be fatal.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system
effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness
and coma. May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause liver
abnormalities. May cause peripheral nervous system effects.
Chronic:
Possible cancer hazard based on tests with laboratory animals.
Chronic inhalation may cause effects similar to those of acute
inhalation. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting
and dermatitis. May cause peripheral nervous system function
impairment including persistent neuritis, and temporary loss of
touch. Damage to the liver and other organs has been observed in
workers who have been overexposed.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with
plenty of soap and water.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Possible
aspiration hazard. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation.
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. Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash
back. Combustion generates toxic fumes. Containers may explode in the
heat of a fire.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Use water spray,
dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
**** 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. Remove all sources of ignition.
Provide ventilation.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well-ventilated area.
Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Avoid contact
with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product
residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Avoid
ingestion and inhalation. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze,
solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or
open flames.
Storage:
Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed
container. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a
cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne
concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 79-01-6:
United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 100 ppm TWA; 550 mg/m3 TWA
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 150 ppm STEL; 820 mg/m3 STEL
United States OSHA: 100 ppm TWA; 200 ppm Ceiling
Belgium - TWA: 50 ppm VLE; 273 mg/m3 VLE
Belgium - STEL: 100 ppm VLE; 545 mg/m3 VLE
France - VME: 75 ppm VME; 405 mg/m3 VME
France - VLE: 200 ppm VLE; 1080 mg/m3 VLE
Germany: 30 ppm TWA; 165 mg/m3 TWA
Japan: 25 ppm OEL; 135 mg/m3 OEL
Malaysia: 50 ppm TWA; 269 mg/m3 TWA
Netherlands: 100 ppm STEL; 538 mg/m3 STEL
Netherlands: 35 ppm MAC; 190 mg/m3 MAC
Russia: 10 mg/m3 TWA
Spain: 50 ppm VLA-ED; 273 mg/m3 VLA-ED
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Not available.
Color: Not available.
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water:
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula:
Molecular Weight:
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Light.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Alkalis (sodium hydroxide), chemically active metals (aluminum,
beryllium, lithium, magnesium), epoxies and oxidants. Can react
violently with aluminum, barium, lithium, magnesium, liquid oxygen,
ozone, potassium hydroxide, potassium nitrate, sodium, sodium
hydroxide, titanium, and nitrogen dioxide. Reacts with water under
heat and pressure to form hydrogen chloride gas.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride, carbon dioxide, chloride fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 79-01-6: KX4550000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 79-01-6: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 20 mg/24H Moderate; Draize
test, rabbit, skin: 2 mg/24H Severe; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 8450
ppm/4H; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 220000 mg/m3/20M; Inhalation,
mouse: LC50 = 262000 mg/m3/30M; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 40000
mg/m3/4H; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 140700 mg/m3/1H; Oral, mouse: LD50
= 2402 mg/kg; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 2400 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 4920
mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >20 gm/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 20 mL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Trichloroethylene -
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:
Bluegill sunfish, LD50= 44,700 ug/L/96Hr. Fathead minnow, LC50=40.7
mg/L/96Hr.
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special
Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may
vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local
waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before
returning for recycling.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: TRICHLOROETHYLENE
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1710
Packing Group: III
IMO
Shipping Name: TRICHLOROETHYLENE
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1710
Packing Group: III
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: TRICHLOROETHYLENE
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1710
Packing group: III
USA RQ: CAS# 79-01-6: 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: T
Risk Phrases:
R 45 May cause cancer.
R 36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
R 52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R 67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
R 68 Possible risk of irreversible effects.
Safety Phrases:
S 53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions
before use.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
special instructions/safety data sheets.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 79-01-6: 3
Canada
CAS# 79-01-6 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 79-01-6 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 79-01-6 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 5/12/1998 Revision #3 Date: 4/07/2005
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