=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:METHYLENE CHLORIDE;MIL-D-6998D
NIIN:00-244-0290
MSDS Number: BDMYW
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:BULK CHEMICAL DIST INC.
Emergency Phone Num:(504)362-3232
CAGE:EO174
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:BULK CHEMICAL DIV,MALTER INTERNATIONAL
Address:80 FIRST ST
City:GRETNA
State:LA
ZIP:70053
Country:US
CAGE:EO174
Company:BULK CHEMICALS DISTRIBUTORS,INC
Address:80 FIRST STREET
City:GRETNA,
State:LA
ZIP:70053
Country:US
Phone:504-362-3232 DISCONNECTED(2-20-92)
CAGE:56921

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:METHYLENE CHLORIDE	(SARA III)
CAS:75-09-2
RTECS #:PA8050000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:500 PPM/C,1000; Z2
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM, A2; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of
    Overexposure:EYES:IRRITATION;INHAL:RESPI.IRRITATION,DIZZINESS,WEAKN
    ESS,NAUSEA,HEADACHE;INGEST:G.I.IRR,NAUSEA VOMT

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
    NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH;
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, OR OTHER
    SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG,CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA IN FIRES AND IN
    CONFINED AREA
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED BY THE MFR.USE REASONABLE
    CARE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION.USE SUITABLE
    ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND COLLECT FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
    AREA.KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT.DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:PV/RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS UNDATED;EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:METHYLENE CHLORIDE CAN RAISE THE
    LEVEL OF CO IN THE BLOOD CAUSING CARDIOVASCULAR STRESS,POSSIBLE
    KIDNEY AND LIVER,LUNG DAMAGE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:104F/40C
Vapor Pres:68
Vapor Density:2.9
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.8(ETHYL ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID WITH CHLOROFORM LIKE ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINUM
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE NOTED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE NOTED BY THE MFR

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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