MILITARY SUPPLY AGENCY -- CHLOROFORM -- 6810-00-222-2639
===================== Product Identification =====================
Product ID:CHLOROFORM
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-222-2639
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MILITARY SUPPLY AGENCY
City:SAN BERNADINO
State:CA
ZIP:92405
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:NONE
Preparer's Name:DGSC-SSH (HMIS)
CAGE:6A291
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MILITARY SUPPLY AGENCY
Box:City:SAN BERNADINO
State:CA
Country:US
Phone:619-555-1212 NOT LISTED
CAGE:6A291
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Ingred Name:CHLOROFORM (SARA III)
CAS:67-66-3
RTECS #:FS9100000
Fraction by Wt: >95%.
OSHA PEL:(C) 50 PPM
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM; A2; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THE PRODUCT WILL IRRITATE THE EYES AND
SKIN. THE SKIN MAY BECOME DEHYDRATED AND POSSIBLY DEFATTED.
INHALING MAY CAUSE ITTITATION, DEHYDRATION, NAUSEA, HEADACHE,
DIZZINESS. INGESTION MAY CAUSE HEADACHE AND NAUSEA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHLOROFORM IS SUSPECTED BY NTP AND IARC
TO BE CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:IRRT.SKN:IRRT,DEHY,DEFAT.INHL:IRRT,DEHY,
NAUS,HEAD,DIZZ,ANESTH.ING:NAUS,HEAD,ANESTH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHAL: RMV TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHNG GIV CPR; IF BRTHNG
DIFF GIVE OXYGEN. EYE: IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN: WASH
W/SOAP & WATER. RMV CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES. INGEST: INDUCE VOMIT. RPT
UNTIL VOM IT IS CLEAR. NOTHG BY MOUTH IF UNCONSC.GET MEDICAL ATTN.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:AS REQD FOR ADJACENT FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SCBA IN PP MODE W/FULL FACEPIECE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:USE SCBA W/FF & FULL PROTECT CLOTH. PREVENT
SPREAD OF SPILLAGE. USE WATER SPRAY FOR VAPOR REDUCTION. COLLECT W/
ABSORBENT & PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINER. FLUSH AREA W/ WATER
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL DRY AREA.KEEP CONTAINER
CLOSED, DO NOT EXPOSE TO LIGHT. AVOID ALL CONTACT WITH MATERIAL.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN & CLOTHING. PROTECT
CONTAINERS AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE. STORE IN A DARK PLACE AWAY FROM
DIRECT SUNLIGHT & MOISTURE. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, SELF-CONT.
BREATHING APPARATUS, GLOVES.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:USE SCBA FPP AS REQD.
Ventilation:LOCAL OR GENERAL AS REQD
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES, FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
UPDATE PER OSHA MSDS DTD 11OCT85
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:T4
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=61.1C, 142.F
Vapor Pres:160
Vapor Density:4.12
Spec Gravity:1.49
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.18 (BUAC=1)
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:CORLESS LIQUID; HEAVY, ETHEREAL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG CAUSTICS; REACTIVE METALS AL, MG POWD, NA, K.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, LIGHT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CL, CL OXIDES, HCL, PHOSGENE
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:RECLAIM, RETURN TO SUPPLIER; OR DISPOSE IAW ALL
LAWS & REGS. EPA WASTE NO: UO44.
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