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

MSDS NAME:METHYLENE CHLORIDE
NIIN:00-244-0290
MSDS Number: BDMYZ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:PHIPPS PRODUCTS (FM: DOW CHEMICAL USA)
Address:186 LINCOLN ST SUITE 502
City:BOSTON
State:MA
ZIP:02111-2403
Country:US
CAGE:86511
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:PHIPPS PRODUCTS CORP
Address:186 LINCOLN ST SUITE 502
Box:City:BOSTON
State:MA
ZIP:02111-2403
Country:US
Phone:OUT OF BUSINESS
CAGE:86511

=============  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:IRRITANT TO SKIN & EYES.

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

First Aid:EYES & SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER.SEE DOCTOR IF IRRITATION
    DEVELOPS. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING & GET DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.SEE ADD DATA

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. SMALL: MOP,
    WIPE, OR SOAK UP. LARGE: EVACUATE AREA. CONTAIN LIQUID; TRANSFER TO
    CLOSED METAL CONTAINERS. KEEP OUT OF WATER SUPPLY

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL PLACE. AVOID BREATHING
    VAPORS. EXERCISE REASONABLE CARE & CAUTION

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

Respiratory Protection:FACE MASK WITH ORGANIC CANISTER OR
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATU
Ventilation:LIMIT CONCENTRATION IN AIR TO TLV
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:104F (40C)
Vapor Pres:340
Vapor Density:2.93
Spec Gravity:1.320
Solubility in Water:2 GM/100 GM
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE & PHOSGENE WITH
    THERMAL DEGRADATION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SEND SOLVENT TO A RECLAIMER

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