J.T.BAKER CHEM. CO,CHEM COMMOD AGY,INC-DIST -- TRICHLOROETHYLENE  -- 6810-00-285-4318
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:TRICHLOROETHYLENE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-285-4318
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEM. CO,CHEM COMMOD AGY,INC-DIST
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
CAGE:KO749
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEM. (CHEM COMMODITIES-DIST)
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:KO749
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:TRICHLOROETHYLENE  (SARA III)
CAS:79-01-6
RTECS #:KX4550000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:100 PPM/100 STEL
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM/100,A5STEL;93
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:VAPOR HARMFUL,DIZZY,DROWSY,HIGH CONCENTRATIONS
    OF HALOCARBONS CAN CAUSE ASPHYXIATION,EVEN DEATH

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

First Aid:INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NECESSARY.KEEP
    PATIENT WARM & QUIET.MAINTAIN NORMAL BODY TEMP.EYE CONTACT:FLUSH
    WITH WATER 15 MIN.SKIN:FLUSH W.WATER.REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHES.SAFEST T O DESTROY LEATHER THAT IS CONTAMINATED.

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

Extinguishing Media:PRESENC IN FIRE DOES NOT HINDER USE OF ANY ST
    ANDARD MEDIUM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP IN FIRE.COOL
    CONTAINERS WITH WATER
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE-GAS,PHOSGENE,OTHER
    TOXIC CPDS MAY BE GENERATED IF INVOLVED IN FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DIKE LARGE SPILLS FOR LATER DISPOSAL.SMALL
    SPILLS.RECOVER OR ABSORB & RECOVER INTO WASTE CONTAINERS.FLUSH
    RESIDUES WITH WATER.DO NOT FLUSH TO SEWERS OR WATER WAYS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AREA.AVOID DIRECT
    FLAME,HOT METAL SURFACES.KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.PROTECT FROM
    PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:HALOCARBONS IN CONFINED SPACES REQUIRE
    WELL-VENTILATED DRAFT AS THEY VAPORIZE READILY AND DEPLETE/REPLACE
    OXYGEN WHICH IS NECESSARY FOR BREATHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Ventilation:MECHNICAL ADEQUATE TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM SAFETY GOGGLES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:187-189F
Vapor Density:4.5
Spec Gravity:1.46
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:0.001 MAX
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,CHLOROFORM-LIKE ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID STRONG OXIDIZERS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE,PHOSGENE,OTHER
    HIGHLY TOXIC COMPOUNDS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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