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APG Material Safety Data Sheet
Analytical Products Group, Inc. Date prepared on: 12/5/95
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: 4160/4162 PRODUCT NAME: Chlordane (Total)
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Chemical Name CAS Reg. No. OSHA PEL (TWA) % Composition*
Acetone 67-64-1 750 ppm750 ppm 99.995%
Technical Chlordane 57-74-9 0.5 mg/m3 0.005%
* Components are calculated on a weight/weight basis.
Section III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.79 (water = 1)
BOILING POINT: 56掳C (132掳F) @ 760 mm Hg
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete APPEARANCE/ODOR: Clear, colorless liquid, sweet
VAPOR PRESSURE: 181 mm Hg @ 20掳C
odor (acetone)
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
FLAMMABLE LIMITS LEL 2.5% UEL 13%
FLASH POINT (Method used): -18掳C (-2掳F) closed AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: 464掳C (869掳F)
cup
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use alcohol foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide (water may be ineffective). Use extinguisher media appropriate for surrounding fire.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Firefighters should wear proper protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus with full face piece operated in
positive pressure mode. Move containers from fire area if it can be done without risk. Use water to keep fire exposed containers cool.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Vapors may flow along surfaces to distant ignition sources and flash back. Closed containers exposed to heat may
explode. Contact with strong oxidizers may cause a fire.
Section V - Reactivity Data
Unstable Stable Conditions to Avoid: Heat, sparks, and contact with ignition source.
STABILITY:
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to avoid):
Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, halogen acids and halogen compounds, caustics, amines and ammonia, chlorine and chlorine compounds, strong acids, exp.
sulfuric and nitric.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, toxic fumes of chlorine.
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: Irritation of the nose and throat. Chronic: Kidney and liver damage. CANCER HAZARD
COMPONENTS LISTED AS CARCINOGENS OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGENS: Technical Chlordane 57-74-9 (IARC) RTECS #PB9800000
Consult RTECS for complete information on the effects of this compound.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Irritation of skin, eyes, nose and throat. Headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, central nervous system depression, low
blood pressure and respiratory failure. Prolonged contact may cause dermatitis.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Skin disorders, eye disorders, and chronic respiratory disease.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: EYES: Remove contact lenses if present. Hold eyelids open and irrigate with large volumes of water for 15 min. Seek
medical treatment. SKIN: Immediately wash with soap and water. Continue rinsing with large volumes of water for 15 min. Remove contaminated clothing. Seek
medical treatment. INHALATION: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. Have a trained person administer oxygen and CPR if needed. Contact a physician immediately.
INGESTION: If conscious, give large amounts of water and induce vomiting. Contact a physician immediately.
Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Diluted standard can be absorbed with sand or other non-combustible absorbent material and
placed into a container for later disposal. Sample solutions should be absorbed with charcoal or other organic absorbent and incinerated. Flush are with water.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Contains a CARCINOGEN or SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN. Avoid all inhalation and contact. Keep in
a tightly closed container at all times. Protect from temperature extremes and direct sunlight. Handle with the utmost care. Store in an explosion proof refrigerator at
4C.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS* This product contains a chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause cancer.
Section VIII - Control Measures
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (Please specify): Respiratory protection required if airborne concentration exceeds PEL 750 ppm. At concentrations up to 5000 ppm a
chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge is recommended. Above this level, a self-contained breathing apparatus is recommended. (20,000 ppm is
immediately dangerous to life or health).
VENTILATION: Use in an area provided with general and local exhaust ventilation meeting OSHA requirements
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Solvent resistant: neoprene, nitrile, or rubber. EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses or goggles.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Protective clothing meeting laboratory safety requirements.
EMERGENCY WASH FACILITIES: Maintain eye wash and quick drench showers in work area.
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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