HACH COMPANY -- 1,1,1 TRICHLOROETHANE; CAT.NO.21547  -- 6810-00D001402
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:1,1,1 TRICHLOROETHANE; CAT.NO.21547
MSDS Date:04/14/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D001402
MSDS Number: BBFFM
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HACH COMPANY
Address:100 DAYTON RD
Box:907
City:AMES
ZIP:50010
Country:US
Info Phone Num:303-669-3050
Emergency Phone Num:515-232-2533
CAGE:4T252
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:HACH CO
Address:5600 LINDBERGH DR
Box:389
City:LOVELAND
State:CO
ZIP:80539
Country:US
Phone:970-669-3050/ 303-623-5716
CAGE:91224
Company Name:HACH COMPANY
Address:100 DAYTON RD.
Box:907
City:AMES
State:IA
ZIP:50010
Country:US
Phone:800-227-4224
CAGE:4T252

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

Ingred Name:METHYL CHLOROFORM (1,1,1-TRICHLOROEHANE)  (SARA III)
CAS:71-55-6
RTECS #:KJ2975000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:350 PPM
OSHA PEL:350 PPM/450 STEL
ACGIH TLV:350 PPM/450STEL;9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
Ozone Depleting Chemical:1

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:10300 MG/KG; ORAL RAT
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCT IS IRRITATING TO
    EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY TRACT. IT SENSITIZES THE HEART TO
    EPINEPHRINE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:COMPOUND IS LISTED AS ANIMAL INDEFINITE.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITANT TO EYES,SKIN,G/T TRACT. NARCOSIS AND
    OTHER CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS IF INHALED.

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

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHNG GIVE CPR; IF BRTHNG
    DIFF GIVE OXYGEN. EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN:WASH
    W/SOAP & WATER. RMV CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES. INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE
    VOMIT. NOTHG BY  MOUTH IF UNCONSC. GET MEDICAL ATTN. DO NOT GIVE
    EPINEPHRINE OR RELATED DRUGS

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

Lower Limits:8.0
Upper Limits:10.5
Extinguishing Media:WATER MIST OR SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMIIS TOXIC FUMES

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

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB LIQUID ON PAPER,CLOTH,VERMICULITE,ETC.
    PLACE IN ENCLOSED CONTAINER UNTIL DISPOSAL
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED,LOW
    FIRE RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.KEEP CONTAINERS
    CLOSED. MAINTAIN STANDARD HYGIENE FOR CHEM HANDLING

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

Respiratory Protection:IF EXPOSD TLV,NIOSH/MESA APPR SELF-CNTND BRTHG
    APP (POS PR MODE)
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN <TLV
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH
Work Hygienic Practices:STANDARD CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICES
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:165F/74C
Vapor Pres:100 MM@20C
Vapor Density:1.46
Spec Gravity:1.345
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID SWEET ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXYGEN RICH ATMOSPHERES, ALAALI METALS (NA,K ) ACETONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:PHOSGENE, CHLORIDE FUMES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL.
    REGULATIONS.

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