ACCUSTANDARD INC -- 2,3,7,8-TETRACHLORODIBENZO-P-DIOXIN SOLUTION, M-613  -- 6850-00N072525
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:2,3,7,8-TETRACHLORODIBENZO-P-DIOXIN SOLUTION, M-613
MSDS Date:02/24/1995
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N072525
MSDS Number: CBYLC
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ACCUSTANDARD INC
Address:25 SCIENCE PARK SUITE 687
City:NEW HAVEN
State:CT
ZIP:06511
Country:US
Info Phone Num:203-786-5290
Emergency Phone Num:203-786-5290
CAGE:0U4A8
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ACCUSTANDARD INC
Address:125 MARKET ST
Box:City:NEW HAVEN
State:CT
ZIP:06513
Country:US
Phone:800-442-5290
CAGE:0U4A8

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

Ingred Name:DIBENZO-P-DIOXIN, 2,3,7,8-TETRACHLORO-;
    (2,3,7,8-TETRACHLORODIBENZO-P-DIOXIN) (TCDD) (CERCLA)
CAS:1746-01-6
RTECS #:HP3500000
Fraction by Wt: 0.001%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:TOLUENE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:108-88-3
RTECS #:XS5250000
Fraction by Wt: 99.999%
OSHA PEL:200 PPM
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM, S
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: HARMFUL/FATAL IF SWALLOWED. VAP
    HARMFUL IF INHALED. SYMPS: HDCH, DIZZ, HALLUCINATIONS, DISTORTED
    PERCEPTIONS, CHANGES IN MOTOR ACTIVITY, NAUS, RESP IRRIT, CNS
    DEPRESS, UNCON, LIVER, KIDNEY & LU NG DMG. CONT MAY CAUSE SEV EYE
    IRRIT. MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRIT. CHRONIC: TOLUENE APPEARS ON THE NAVY
    (EFTS OF OVEREXPOSURE)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: OCCUPATIONAL CHEMICAL REPRODUCTIVE
    HAZARDS LIST. SEEK CONSULTATION FROM APPROPRIATE HEALTH
    PROFESSIONALS CONCERNING LATEST HAZARD LIST INFORMATION AND SAFE
    HANDLING AND EXPOSURE INFORMATION  .
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY, LIVER AND KIDNEY
    CONDITIONS.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE. EYES:
    IMMEDIATELY FLUSH THOROUGHLY W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:
    IMMEDIATELY FLUSH THOROUGHLY W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHAL:
    REMOVE TO  FRESH AIR; GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING HAS
    STOPPED. INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY. ONLY INDUCE VOMITING AT THE
    INSTRUCTIONS OF MD. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
    PERSON.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:40.0F,4.4C
Lower Limits:1.30%
Upper Limits:7.10%
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE. WATER SPRAY
    TO COOL EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DANGEROUS FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD.
    VAPOR CAN TRAVEL DISTANCES TO IGNITION SOURCES AND FLASH BACK.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ELIMINATE
    ANY IGNITION SORUCES UNTIL THE AREA IS DETERMINED TO BE FREE FROM
    EXPLOSION OR FIRE HAZARDS. CONTAIN THE RELEASE AND ELIMINATE ITS
    SOURCE, IF THIS CAN BE  DONE WITHOUT RISK.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN A COOL AREA AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES AND OXIDIZERS. DO NOT
    BREATHE VAPOR OR MIST.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, OR ON CLOTHING.
    ELECTRICALLY GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT WHEN HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF WORKPLACE EXPOS LIM OF PROD/ANY COMPONENT IS
    EXCEEDED (SEE TLV/PEL), A NIOSH APPRVD AIR SUPPLIED RESP IS ADVISED
    IN ABSENCE OF PROPER ENVIRON CTL. OSHA REGS ALSO PERMIT OTHER NIOSH
    APPRVD RESPS (NE G PRESS TYPE) UNDER SPECIFIED (SUP DAT)
Ventilation:MATERIAL SHOULD BE HANDLED OR TRANSFERRED IN AN APPROVED
    FUME HOOD OR WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:VITON OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT TAKE
    INTERNALLY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
RESP PROT: CNDTNS (SEE YOUR SFTY EQUIP SUPPLIER). ENGINEERING AND/OR
    ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED TO REDUCE EXPOS.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:232F,111C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-139F,-95C
Vapor Pres:21.9 @ 20C
Vapor Density:3.2
Spec Gravity:0.87 (H*2O=1)
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:2.2 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID, WITH AROMATIC ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:>99

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS, STRONG MINERAL ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT; CONTACT WITH IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO*X, HYDROCARBONS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE AS HAZARDOUS WASTE. COMPLY WITH FEDERAL,
    STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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