FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV. -- D35-1 DICHLOROMETHANE -- 6810-01-078-6525 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:D35-1 DICHLOROMETHANE
MSDS Date:06/11/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-078-6525
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:DYNATECH SCIENTIFIC INC
Address:1401 27TH ST
Box:640164
City:KENNER
State:LA
ZIP:70064
Country:US
Phone:504-465-9604
CAGE:0VL27
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LN
Box:City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100/800-766-7000 X3725
CAGE:2G230
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464
Company Name:MID AMERICAN CHEMICAL SUPPLY CO., INC.
Address:1006 NANDINO BLVD.
Box:City:LEXINGTON
State:KY
ZIP:40511
Country:US
CAGE:0DX84

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

Ingred Name:METHYLENE CHLORIDE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:75-09-2
RTECS #:PA8050000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:500 PPM; Z-2
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM, A2; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 1600 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN-MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION-CAUSES GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, MAY
    CAUSE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. INHALATION-MAY CAUSE CENTRAL NERVOUS
    SYSTEM EFFECTS, CAUSES RESPIRA TORY TRACT IRRITATION. CHRONIC:
    PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:POSSIBLE CANCER HAZARD BASED ON TEST
    WITH LABORATORY ANIMALS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE-POSSIBLE EYE BURNS. SKIN-POSSIBLE BURNS.
    INGESTION-NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA, EXCITEMENT, HEADACHE,
    DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS, COLLAPSE, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, COMA & DEATH DUE
    TO RESPIRATORY FAILURE. INHA LATION-MAY CAUSE HEADACHE, DIZZINESS,
    UNCONSCIOUS & COMA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYE-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MIN. GET
    MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY. SKIN-GET MEDICAL AID. IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    SKIN WITH PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER FOR 15 MIN. INGESTION-IF CONSCIOUS
    & ALERT,  GIVE 2-4 CUPFULS OF MILK OR WATER. GETMEDICAL AID
    IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION-GET MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY. REMOVE FROM
    EXPOSURE TO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. IF NOT BREATHING, PERFORM CPR OR
    GIVE OXYGEN.

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

Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:1033F
Lower Limits:15.1
Upper Limits:17.3
Extinguishing Media:FOR SMALL FIRES, USE WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL,
    CARBON DIOXIDE OR CHEMICAL FOAM. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL EXPOSED
    CONTNRS
Fire Fighting Procedures:AS IN ANY FIRE, WEAR A SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS IN PRESSURE DEMAND, MSHA/NIOSH & FULL
    PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS MIXED WITH AIR IN PROPER PORTION
    WILL PROPAGATE A FLMAE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB SPILL WITH INERT MATERIAL, (E.G. DRY
    SAND OR EARTH) THEN PLACE INTO A CHEMICAL WASTE CONTAINER. REMOVE
    ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. USE A SPARK-PROOF TOOL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS & FLAMES.
    STORE IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER. KEEP FROM CONTACT WITH
    OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM
    INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. LOOSEN
    CLOSURE CAUTIOUSLY BEFORE OPENING. DO NOT GET ON SKIN AND CLOTHING.
    KEEP CONTAINER TIGH TLY CLOSED. DO NOT INGEST OR INHALE.

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

Respiratory Protection:FOLLOW THE OSHA RESPIRATOR REGULATIONS FOUND IN
    29CFR 1010.134. ALWAYS USE A NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN
    NECESSARY.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION MAY BE NECESSARY TO CONTROL ANY
    AIR CONTAMINANTS TO WITHIN THEIR TLVS DURING USE OF PRODUCT.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES TO PREVENT SKIN EXPOS.
Eye Protection:EYEGLASSES OR CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR APPROPIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO
    PREVENT SKIN EXPOSURE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND WASH BEFORE RESUE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HAZARD CLASS 6.1.

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

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:104F,40C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NP
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/AV
Vapor Pres:350 @20C
Vapor Density:2.9
Spec Gravity:1.33
pH:N/AV
Viscosity:NP
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/AV
Solubility in Water:MODERATELY
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID, COLORLESS, ETHEREAL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NP
Corrosion Rate:NP

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDANTS, NITROGEN TETROXIDE, LIQUID OXYGEN, POTASSIUM, SODIUM,
    LITHIUM, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, FINE MAGNESIUM, ET.
Stability Condition to Avoid:INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS, IGNITION SOURCES,
    EXCESSIVE HEAT, STRONG OXIDANTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, PHOSGENE, CARBON
    MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HAS NOT BEEN REPORTED.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL,
    STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. THIS MATERIAL IS BANNED FROM LAND
    DISPOSAL ACCORDING TO RCRA.

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