Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HEADACHE AND DIZZINESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:METHYLENE CHLORIDE IS LISTED AS A
CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHE AND DIZZINESS. EYE CONTACT:
IRRITATION. RESIDUAL PUTTY IS NOT BELIEVED TO BE TOXIC.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:BRONCHIAL.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes:WASH WITH WATER. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
INHALATION:REST AND FRESH AIR. SEEK MEDICAL AID. INGESTION:GIVE
MILK OR WATER TO DRINK.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED IF GOOD VENTILATION IS MAINTAINED.
Ventilation:NORMAL FACTORY VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:RECOMMENDED
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:104F,40C
Vapor Density:2.9
Spec Gravity:1.3
Evaporation Rate & Reference:25 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLUE GEL, ODOR OF METHYLENE CHLORIDE
Percent Volatiles by Volume:55
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:ABNORMALLY HIGH TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHLORINE MAY BE PRODUCED AT ABNORMALLY
HIGH TEMPERATURES.
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