======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYE: FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER. IF IRRITATION
OCCURS, CONSULT PHYSICIAN. DRINK WATER. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING OR
GIVE ANY THING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. CALL PHYSICIAN.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Lower Limits:12%
Upper Limits:19%
Extinguishing Media:WATER, DRY CHEMICAL OR CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PRESSURE-DEMAND SCBA FOR EXPOSURE TO
HCL/PHOSGENE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS CAN BE IGNITED BY HIGH-INTENSITY
SOURCE OF IGNITION. CAN BURN TO FORM HCL & TRACE OF PHOSGENE
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA/PROVIDE MAXIMUM VENTILATION.
ONLY PERSONNEL EQUIPPED W/PROPER RESPIRATY & SKIN/EYE PROTECTION
SHOULD BE ALLOWED IN AREA. COLLECT SPILLED MATERL ON SAWDUST OR
VERMICULITE/SWEEP INTO CLOSE D CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T USE IN POORLY VENTILATED AREA.
KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. DON'T STO DEGREASER
CLEAN-OUT SLUDGE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS.
Other Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED BREATHING OF VAPOR/CONTACT
W/SKIN & EYES. USE ONLY W/VENTILATION SUFFICIENT TO LIMIT EMPLOYEE
EXPOSE
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MESA APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR RESPIRATOR FOR
CONCS >1000 PPM
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO KEEP
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SPLASH-PROOF GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES, EYE-WASH FOUNTAIN
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 01/26/76. MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 84%
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:104F
Vapor Pres:349
Vapor Density:2.93
Spec Gravity:1.32
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(ETHER = 1): 0.71
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID WITH ETHER-LIKE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:OPEN FLAMES, HOT GLOWING SURFACES,
ELECTRIC ARCS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE AND TRACES OF
PHOSGENE.
Waste Disposal Methods:EPA-APPROVED INCINERATION OR CONTACT LOCAL WASTE
DISPOSAL CONTRACTOR.
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