===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:METHYL CHLOROFORM,TECHNICAL
NIIN:00K000025
MSDS Number: BBZHT
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:DOW CHEM.U.S.A.
Address:2020 DOW CENTER
City:MIDLAND
State:MI
ZIP:48640-6030
Country:US
CAGE:GO742
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:DOW CHEM.U.S.A.
CAGE:GO742
Company:DOW CHEMICAL CO
Address:100 LARKIN CENTER
Box:City:MIDLAND
State:MI
ZIP:48674
Country:US
Phone:800-258-2436
CAGE:96717
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:METHYL CHLOROFORM (1,1,1-TRICHLOROEHANE) (SARA III)
CAS:71-55-6
RTECS #:KJ2975000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
OSHA PEL:350 PPM/450 STEL
ACGIH TLV:350 PPM/450STEL;9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
Ozone Depleting Chemical:1
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Effects of Overexposure:ANESTHETIC EFFECT:MAY OCCUR IN THE
500-1000PPM;EXCESSIVE BREATHG CAN CAUSE DEATH;EYE/SKIN:IRRIT.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes:FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MIN.SEE DR. SKIN:FLUSH
W/WATER.REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH AIR. CALL
DR. RESTORE BREATHING IF NEEDED.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:6.7
Upper Limits:17.2
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF-CONTAINED.RESPIR.EQUIP;NOT
FLAMM.LIQ.UNDER AMB.TEM.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:SMALL LEAK:MOP,WIPE,OR SOAK UP IMMED.REMOVE TO
OUT OF DOORS.LARGE SPILLS:EVACUATE AREA.CONTAIN LIQUID.TRANSFER TO
CLOSED METAL CONTAINERS. KEEP OUT OF WATER SUPPLY.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLE W/REASONABLE CARE.AVOID
BREATHING VAPORS.STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:VAPORS HEAVIER THAN AIR & WILL COLLECT IN LOW AREAS
SUCH AS PITS,DEGREASES,STORAGE TANKS, & OTHER CONFINED AREAS. DONOT
ENTER AREAS WHERE VAPOR EXIST UNLESS SPECIAL BREATHING APPARATUS.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:APPRV.RESPIRAT.PROTECTN.REQUIRED IN ABSENCE OF
PROPER ENVIRONM.CON.
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN AIR QUALITY BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/O S.S
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:165 F
Vapor Pres:100
Vapor Density:4.55
Spec Gravity:1.332
Solubility in Water:0.07/100 GM
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER-SLOW HYDROLYSIS PRODUCES CORROSIVE ACID.AVOID ALUMIN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID OPEN FLAMES,WELDING ARCS OR HI-TEMP
SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, & SMALL AMTS. OF
PHOSGENE & CHLORINE
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:SEND SOLVENT TO A REACLAIMER.IN SOME CASES,SMALL
AMTS. MAY BE TRANSPORATED TO AN AREA WHERE IT CAN BE PLACED ON THE
GROUND & ALLOWED TO EVAPORATE SAFELY IF LOCAL,STATE, & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS PERMIT.
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.
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