GREAT WESTERN CHEMICAL CO -- 1,1,1-TRICHLOROETHANE (DIOXANE FREE)  -- 6810-00-476-5612
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:1,1,1-TRICHLOROETHANE (DIOXANE FREE)
MSDS Date:12/02/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-476-5612
MSDS Number: BQXSX
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GREAT WESTERN CHEMICAL CO
Address:3595 E WAWONA AVE
City:FRESNO
State:CA
ZIP:93725
Country:US
Info Phone Num:209-485-4150
Emergency Phone Num:209-485-4150
CAGE:0GY39
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GREAT WESTERN CHEMICAL CO
Address:3595 E WAWONA AVE
Box:City:FRESNO
State:CA
ZIP:93725
Country:US
Phone:209-485-4150
CAGE:0GY39
Company Name:GREAT WESTERN CHEMICAL CO
Address:520 ZEPHYR ST
Box:City:STOCKTON
State:CA
ZIP:95206
Country:US
Phone:209-466-0721
CAGE:5U271

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

Ingred Name:METHYL CHLOROFORM (1,1,1-TRICHLOROEHANE)  (SARA III)
CAS:71-55-6
RTECS #:KJ2975000
Fraction by Wt: 95% MIN
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:350 PPM/450 STEL
ACGIH TLV:350 PPM/450STEL;9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
Ozone Depleting Chemical:1

Ingred Name:SEC-BUTYL ALCOHOL  (SARA III)
CAS:78-92-2
RTECS #:EO1750000
Fraction by Wt: 1-2%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:150 PPM
ACGIH TLV:100 PPM; 9293

Ingred Name:1,3-DIOXOLANE
CAS:646-06-0
RTECS #:JH6760000
Fraction by Wt: 2%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV: 350 PPM
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC
    OR OSHA
Effects of Overexposure:CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INCREASED SENSITIVITY TO ADRENALINE
    MAY BE CAUSED BY OVER EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE CPR.
    IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. CALL A PHYSICIAN. EYE:
    FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET
    MEDICAL AT TENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH
    SOAP AND WATER PROMPTLY. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE
    MILK OR USP MINERAL OIL. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:DOES NOT FLASH
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:UNKNON
Lower Limits:7.5
Upper Limits:15.0
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CARBON DIOXDE, AND DRY CHEMICAL. A WATER
    "FOG" OR SPRAY SHOULD BE USED TO COOL CONTAINERS ONLY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WHEN FIRE FIGHTING, WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS FUMES OR HAZARDOUS
    DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS. VAPORS FROM THIS PRODUCT MAY CONCENTRATE IN
    CONFINED SPACES & FORM AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILLED LIQUID. (FOR SMALL SPILLS, ADD
    DRY MATERIAL TO CONTAIN) WEARING RECOMMENDED PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT,
    REMOVE BULK OF LIQUID. ADD DRY MATERIAL TO ABSORB REMAINING LIQUID;
    PICK UP AND CONTAI NERIZE FOR RECOVERY OR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
    AREA. PREVENT WATER OR MOIS AIR FROM ENTERING STORAGE CONTAINERS.
    KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:WHEN EMPTY, THOROUGHLY RINSE CONTAINER WITH WATER
    BEFORE DISPOSAL, RETURN TO MANUFACTURER, OR ANY OTHER INDUSTRIAL
    USE. EMPTY CONTAINERS MAY BE HAZARDOUS. THEY MAY CONATIN VAPORS
    WHICH COULD BE IGNITE D. DO NOT CUT, PUNCTURE OR WELD CONTAINR

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

Respiratory Protection:IF A NIOSH-PEL IS EXCEEDED, A NIOSH-APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR WITH AN ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE OR SUPPLIED AIR IS
    REQUIRED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST PREFERABLE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR SYNTHETIC RUBBER.
Eye Protection:USE CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON , RUBBER BOOTS, EYE WASH,
    SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    SMOKING OR USING TOILET FACILITIES. DO NOT BREATH VAPORS OR MIST.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. PROTECT EYES,
    SKIN AND CLOTHING FRPN CONTACT WITH PRODUCT. USE WITH ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:165F,74C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:<0F,<-18C
Spec Gravity:1.32
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID WITH A MILD, SWEETISH,
    SOLVENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS, REACTIVE METALS AND CAUSTICS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HOT STORAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION, IT EMITS
    HIGHLY TOXIC CHLORIDE FUMES WITH A SMALL AMOUNT OF PHOSGENE & TOXIC
    CARBON OXIDES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:THIS PRODUCT, IF DISPOSED AS SHIPPED, IS NOT A
    HAZARDOUS WASTE AS SPECIFIED IN 40 CFR 261. CONSULT STATE OR LOCAL
    OFFICIALS FOR PROPER DISPOSAL METHOD.

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