APG Material Safety Data Sheet
Analytical Products Group, Inc. Date prepared on: 03/04/97
2730 Washington Blvd., Belpre, OH 45714 Last revised on: 1/20/08
740-423-4200 800-272-4442 Fax 740-423-5588
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Section I: Product Identification
CATALOG NUMBER: 3000,4130,4132,4133,9210,9710 PRODUCT NAME: PCB鈥檚 in Water
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Chemical Name CAS Reg. No. OSHA PEL (TWA) % Composition*
acetone 67-64-1 750 ppm >99.99
Only one of the following:
3
Aroclor 1016 12674-11-2 1碌g/m <0.0012%
3
Aroclor 1221 11104-28-2 1碌g/m <0.0012%
3
Aroclor 1232 11141-16-5 1碌g/m <0.0012%
3
Aroclor 1242 53469-21-9 1碌g/m <0.0012%
Aroclor 1248 12672-29-6 N/A <0.0012%
3
Aroclor 1254 11097-69-1 500碌g/m <0.0012%
3
Aroclor 1260 11096-82-5 1碌g/m <0.0012%
* components are calculated on a weight/volume basis.
Section III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
BOILING POINT: 56.3oC @ 760mm Hg LIQUID DENSITY: 0.79 @ 20oC
VAPOR PRESSURE: 184.5mm Hg @ 20oC SOLUBILITY IN WATER: complete @ 20oC APPEARANCE/ODOR: clear, colorless/penetrating
sweet odor
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
FLASH POINT (Method used): -18 oC (TCC) AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: 465oC FLAMMABLE LIMITS LEL 2.6% UEL 12.8%
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
dry chemical, CO2, alcohol foam, water mist or fog
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: In case of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Keep fire-exposed containers cool with
water spray.
Section V - Reactivity Data
Unstable Stable Conditions to Avoid: heat, sparks, open flames
STABILITY:
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to avoid):
strong oxidizing and reducing agents and strong acids and bases
HAZARDOUS May Occur Will Not Occur Conditions to Avoid: N/A
POLYMERIZATION:
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Section VI - Health Hazard Data
ROUTES OF Inhalation? Yes Skin? Yes Ingestion? Yes
ENTRY
HEALTH HAZARDS (Acute and Chronic): Acute: Irritant, CNS depression, hypoglycemia and narcosis Chronic: dermatitis through defatting of skin
COMPONENTS LISTED AS CARCINOGENS OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGENS:
Aroclor 1016 Aroclor 1248
Aroclor 1221 Aroclor 1254
Aroclor 1232 Aroclor 1260
Aroclor 1242
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: eye, nose or throat irritation, skin dryness and erythema, headache, nausea and dizziness
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: dermatitis
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: Eyes: Remove contact lenses if present. Hold eyelids open and irrigate with large volume of water for 15 min. Seek
medical treatment. Skin: Immediately wash with soap and water. Continue rinsing with large volume of water for 15 min. Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air.
Restore and/or support breathing. Have trained person administer oxygen if needed. Seek medical treatment. Ingestion: Contact a Poison Control Center. Never
induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to a victim unconscious or having convulsions.
HAZARDOUS MIXTURES OF OTHER LIQUIDS, SOLIDS, OR GASES: May form explosive vapor/air mixtures. Mixtures with water can be flammable.
Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Wear personal protective equipment. Absorb small spills on paper, vermiculite, or other
absorbent. Collect and store in closed container for disposal.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Incinerate at an approved facility in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Handle with the utmost care. Avoid all contact and inhalation. Store in an explosion proof refrigerator
at 4oC. Keep in a tightly closed container at all times
OTHER PRECAUTIONS* N/A
Section VIII - Control Measures
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (Please specify): Respirator with organic vapor cartridge.
VENTILATION: Use in an area provided with general and local exhaust ventilation meeting OSHA requirements.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Solvent resistant such as neoprene or rubber. EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses or goggles.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Protective clothing meeting laboratory safety requirements
EMERGENCY WASH FACILITIES: Where there is any possibility that an employee鈥檚 eyes and/or skin may be exposed to this substance, the employer should provide
an eye wash fountain and quick drench shower within the immediate work area for emergency use.
The information stated in this Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is believed to be correct on the date of publication and must not
be considered all conclusive. The information has been obtained only by a search of available literature and is only a guide for
handling the chemicals. Persons not specifically and properly trained should not handle this chemical or its container. This
MSDS is provided without any warranty expressed or implied, including merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
This product is furnished for laboratory use ONLY! Our standards may not be used as drugs, cosmetics, agricultural or pesticidal
products, food additives or as house hold chemicals.
* Various Government agencies (i.e., Department of Transportation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration,
Environmental Protection Agency, and others) may have specific regulations concerning the transportation, handling, storage or
use of this product which may not be contained herein. The customer or user of this product should be familiar with these
regulations.
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