===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:P103F337,POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS)
NIIN:00-086-2688
MSDS Number: BCYGD
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:AEROVOC INC.
Address:740 BELLEVILLE AVE
City:NEW BEDFORD
State:MA
ZIP:02745
Country:US
Info Phone Num:508-994-9607
Emergency Phone Num:508-994-9607
Preparer's Name:JOHN H. CRADDOCK
CAGE:KO040
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:AEROVOC INC.
Address:740 BELLEVILLE AVE
Box:City:NEW BEDFORD
State:MA
ZIP:02745
Country:US
Phone:508-994-9607
CAGE:KO040
Company:AEROVOX INC.
Address:740 BELLEVILLE AVE
Box:City:NEW BEDFORD
State:MA
ZIP:02745-6010
Country:US
Phone:508-994-9661 / 508-994-9635
CAGE:00656
Company:MONSANTO COMPANY
Address:800 N LINDBERGH BLVD
Box:City:SAINT LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63167
Country:US
Phone:314-694-6661 OR 800-332-3111
CAGE:76541
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS) (SARA III)
CAS:1336-36-3
RTECS #:TQ1350000
Fraction by Wt: >99.9%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3 SKIN
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3 SKIN
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT);8.65GM/KG(42%CHLORINATED)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYES: IRRITATING. SKIN: DRYING,
CRACKING, CHLORACNE. INHALATION: MAY CAUSE LIVER INJURY. INGESTION:
SLIGHTLY TOXIC. LD50 ORAL RATS: 8.65 GM/KG FOR 42% CHLORINATED AND
11.9 GM/KG FOR 50% CHLORIN ATED. CHRONIC: TESTS HAVE NOT
DEMONSTRATED CHRONIC HUMAN ILLNESSES SUCH AS
CANCER/NEUROLOGICAL/CARDIOVASCULAR EFFECTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NTP: LISTED AC. ANTICIPATED TO BE
CARCINOGENS. IARC: LISTED 2A. PROBABLY CARCINOGENIC TO HUMANS.
OSHA; NOT LISTED.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: DRYING,CHLORACNE.
INHALATION: MAY CAUSE LIVER INJURY. INGESTION: SLIGHTLY TOXIC.
NUMEROUS EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDIES OF HUMANS HAVE NOT DEMONSTRATED
ANY STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT CAUSAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PCB
EXPOSURE AND CHRONIC HUMAN ILLNESSES SUCH AS
CANCER/NEUROLOGICAL/CARDIOVASCULAR EFFECTS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PCBS CAN CAUSE DERMATOLOGICAL
SYMPTOMS; HOWEVER THESE ARE REVERSIBLE UPON REMOVAL OF EXPOSURE
SOURCE.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.PETROLATUM-BASED
OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT MAY BE APPLIED FOR IRRITATION. SKIN: REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER. HOT PCBS MAY
CAUSE BURNS. INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR.IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS,GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.DO
NOT INDUCE VOMITING OR GIVE OILY LAXITIVES.FOR LARGE AMOUNTS
GASTRIC LAVAGE SUGGESTED.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:383F,195C
Extinguishing Media:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:STANDARD FIRE FIGHTING WEARING APPAREL AND
SCAB SHOULD BE WORN WHEN FIGHTING FIRES INVOLVING FIRES INVOLVING
EXPOSURE TO CHEMICAL COMBUSTION PRODUCTS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AT TEMPERATURE IN RANGE OF 600-650C IN
PRESENCE OF EXCESS OXYGEN PCBS MAY FORM POLYCHLORINATED
DIBENZOFURANS (PCDFS).
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. PREVENT LOSS TO SEWER SYSTEMS,
NAVIGABLE WATERWAYS AND STREAMS. CONTAIN SPILL WITH DIKE. PUMP
LIQUID TO SUITABLE WASTE CONTAINER. ABSORB RESIDUAL SPILL WITH
ABSORBENTS SUCH AS SAND, VE RMICULITE. ISOLATE AREA AND NOTIFY
AUTHORITIES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE MUST FOLLOW RCRA REQUIREMENTS.
AVOID PROLONGED BREATHING OF VAPORS OR MISTS. AVOID CONTACT WITH
EYES OR PROLONGED CONTACT WITH SKIN.
Other Precautions:FEDERAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE TOXIC SUBSTANCES
CONTROL ACT REQUIRE PCBS AND PCB ITEMS TO BE MARKED. CHECK FEDERAL
REGULATIONS FOR DETAILS.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED EQUIPMENT WHEN AIRBORNE
EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE EXCEEDED. FULL FACEPIECE EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDED.
HIGH AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS MAY REQUIRE USE OF SCBA OR SUPPLIED
AIR RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:RECOMMEND LOCAL MECHANICAL EXHAUST VENTILATION AT SOURCES
OF AIR CONTAMINATION SUCH AS OPEN PROCESS EQUIPMENT.
Protective Gloves:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:WEAR CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES,FACESHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING THAT PROVIDE A
BARRIER TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT. PROVIDE EYE WASH STATION AND
SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING,DRINKING,SMOKING.LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING/PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
IF A PCB TRANSFORMER IS INVOLVED IN A FIRE-RELATED INCIDENT, THE OWNER
OF THE TRANSFORMER MAY BE REQUIRED TO REPORT THE INCIDENT. CONSULT
AND FOLLOW APPROPRIATE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:T6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:644F,340C
Vapor Pres:0.005
Spec Gravity:1.2-1.6
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT STRAW-COLOR LIQUID,AROMATIC ODOR.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:FLAMES, HOT SURFACES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DURING FIRES, PCBS MAY PRODUCE BOTH
CHLORINATED DIOXINS (PCDDS) AND FURANS (PCDFS).
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL OF PCB AND PCB ITEMS IS REGULATED BY
GOVERNMENT. WASTES AND ITEMS CONTAINING PCBS (E.G.,WIPING CLOTHS,
ABSORBENT MATERIAL, CLOTHING, ETC.) SHOULD BE PLACED IN PROPER
CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL B ASED ON LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.
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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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