===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:AROCLOR 1232
NIIN:00F008537
MSDS Number: BGYFN
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:MONSANTO COMPANY
Address:800 N. LINDBERGH BLVD.
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63167
Info Phone Num:(314) 694-1000
Emergency Phone Num:(314) 694-1000
Preparer's Name:JOHN H. CRADDOCK
CAGE:DO969
=== Contractor Identification ===
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
Company:MONSANTO COMPANY
Address:800 N. LINDBERGH BLVD
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63167
Phone:314-694-1000
CAGE:DO969
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:AROCLOR 1232 (SARA III)
CAS:11141-16-5
RTECS #:TQ1354000
Fraction by Wt: 42%
Other REC Limits:0.001 MG/CUM NIOSH
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:ACUTE ORAL LD50 (RATS) 8.65 GM/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: PCBS CAN BE ABSORBED. SUBSEQUENT
DRYING & CRACKING. POTENTIAL FOR CONTRACTING CHLORACNE. EYE:
IRRITATING TO TISSUES. INGESTION: SLIGHTLY TOXIC. INHALATION: 54%
CHLORINATED MATERIAL PRODUCES MORE LIVE INJURY THAT THE 42%
CHLORINATED MATERIAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN: PCBS CAN BE ABSORBED. DRYING & CRACKING.
POTENTIAL FOR CONTRACTING CHLORACNE. HOT PCBS MAY CAUSE TERMAL
BURNS. EYE: IRRITATION TO TISSUES. INGESTION: SLIGHT TOXIC.
INHALATION: LIVER INJURY, DERM ATOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INGESTION: CONSULT PHYSICIAN. DON'T INDUCE VOMITING/GIVE OILY
LAXATIVES. SKIN: CONTAMINATED CLOTHING SHOULD BE REMOVED/WASHED
THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER. EYES: IRRIGATED W/COPIOUS QUANTITIES OF
RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. PETROLATUM-BASED OPTHALMIC
OINTMENT MAY BE APPLIED TO THE EYE TO RELIEVE THE IRRITATING
EFFECTS OF PCBS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CONSULT
PHYSICIAN.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:152-154C
Extinguishing Media:PCBS ARE FIRE-RESISTANT COMPOUNDS. AT
TEMPERATURESRANGE 600-650C IN PRESENCE OR OXYGEN PCBS MAY FORM
(PCDFS).
Fire Fighting Procedures:PCBS IN ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT HAVE BEEN
REPORTED TO PRODUCE BOTH CHLORINATED DIOXINS (PCDDS) & FURANS
(PCDFS) DURING FIRE SITUATIONS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE
THOROUGHLY CLEANED & DECONTAMINATED AFTER USE. WEAR SCBA.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:ALL NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL SHOULD LEAVE THE
AREA. THE AREA SHOULD BE VENTILATED TO PREVENT THE ACCUMULATION OF
VAPORS. PERSONNEL SHOULD BE FURNISH W/PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT &
CLOTHING. TRAINED PERSONNEL SHOULD SHUT OFF SOURCES OF PCBS.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID: PROLONGED BREATHING OF
VAPORS/MISTS. CONTACT W/EYES & SKIN. USE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING &
EQUIPMENT. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Other Precautions:CONTAMINATED CLOTHING SHOULD BE REMOVED & LAUNDERED
BEFORE REUSE.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:AVOID BREATHING VAPOR/MIST. USE NIOSH/MSHA
APPROVED EQUIPMENT WHEN AIRBORNE EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE NATURAL/MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO KEEP