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. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.