MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC. -- CHLOROFORM -- - 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CHLOROFORM
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:18004249300
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
Box:City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Phone:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
CAGE:Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:530 WATSON STREET
Box:City:WHITBY
State:ZIP:L1N 5R9
Country:ONTARIO, CANADA
Phone:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
CAGE:


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

Ingred Name:CHLOROFORM
CAS:67-66-3
Fraction by Wt: >99%

Ingred Name:STABILIZERS
Fraction by Wt: <0.1%

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

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:Yes    IARC:Yes	  OSHA:No
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

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

First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
    uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
    Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap
    and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
    clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if needed. Thoroughly
    clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. EYE
    CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
    Then get immediate medical attention. INGESTION: For ingestion,
    consider gastric lavage. Consider oxygen. Avoid epinephrine. Get
    medical attention immediately.


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

Flash Point:No data available.
Extinguishing Media:regular dry chemical, regular foam, water Large
    fires: Use regular foam or flood with fine water spray.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Move container from fire area if it can be
    done without risk. Fight large fires from a protected location or
    safe distance. Stay away from the ends of tanks. Dike for later
    disposal. Do not scatter spilled material with high-pressure water
    streams.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Negligible fire hazard.

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

Neutralizing Agent:

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
    all current regulations and standards. Notify State Emergency
    Response Commission for storage or use at amounts greater than or
    equal to the TPQ (U.S. EPA SARA Section 302). SARA Section 303
    requires facilities storing a material with a TPQ to participate in
    local emergency response planning (U.S. EPA 40 CFR 355.30). Store
    in a cool, dry place. Store in a well-ventilated area. Keep
    separated from incompatible substances. Keep separated from
    incompatible substances.
Other Precautions:

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

Respiratory Protection:The following respirators and maximum use
    concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. At any detectable
    concentration - Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a
    full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other
    positive-pressure mode. Any supplied-air respirator with full
    facepiece and operated in a pressure-demand or other
    positive-pressure mode in combination with a separate escape
    supply. Escape - Any air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece
    and an organic vapor canister. Any appropriate escape-type,
    self-contained breathing apparatus. For Unknown Concentrations or
    Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health - Any supplied-air
    respirator with full facepiece and operated in a pressure-demand or
    other positive-pressure mode in combination with a separate escape
    supply. Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full
    facepiece.
Ventilation:Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation
    system. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles. Provide an
    emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the
    immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
    clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
 CHLOROFORM: 50 ppm (240 mg/m3) OSHA ceiling 2 ppm (9.78 mg/m3) OSHA
    TWA (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993) 10 ppm ACGIH TWA 2 ppm
    (9.78 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended STEL 60 minute(s)

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

Boiling Pt:144 F (62 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-83 F (-64 C)
Vapor Pres:160 mmHg @ 20 C
Vapor Density:4.12
Spec Gravity:1.4832
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate & Reference:11.6 (butyl acetate=1)
Solubility in Water:0.82% @ 20 C
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid APPEARANCE:clear
    COLOR:colorless PHYSICAL FORM:volatile liquid ODOR:sweet odor and
    taste
Corrosion Rate:

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:Stable at normal temperatures
    and pressure.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
    sources of ignition. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed
    to heat.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products: oxides
    of chlorine, carbon, phosgene, chlorine, acid halides Thermal
    decomposition products: oxides of chlorine, carbon, phosgene,
    chlorine, acid halides
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:CHLOROFORM: IRRITATION DATA: 10 mg/24 hour(s)
    open skin-rabbit mild; 500 mg/24 hour(s) skin-rabbit mild; 148 mg
    eyes-rabbit; 20 mg/24 hour(s) eyes-rabbit moderate TOXICITY DATA:
    47702 mg/m3/4 hour(s) inhalation-rat LC50; >20 gm/kg skin-rabbit
    LD50; 695 mg/kg oral-rat LD50 CARCINOGEN STATUS: NTP: Anticipated
    Human Carcinogen; IARC: Human Inadequate Evidence, Animal
    Sufficient Evidence, Group 2B; ACGIH: A3 -Animal Carcinogen LOCAL
    EFFECTS: Irritant: inhalation, skin, eye ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL:
    Moderately Toxic: ingestion Slightly Toxic: inhalation TARGET
    ORGANS: central nervous system, liver, kidneys MEDICAL CONDITIONS
    AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: history of alcoholism, eye disorders, heart
    problems, kidney disorders, liver disorders, respiratory disorders,
    skin disorders and allergies TUMORIGENIC DATA: Available. MUTAGENIC
    DATA: Available. REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS DATA: Available. ADDITIONAL
    DATA: May be excreted in breast milk. Alcohol may enhance the toxic
    effects. Stimulants such as epinephrine may induce ventricular
    fibrillation.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY DATA: FISH TOXICITY: 66800 ug/L 96 hour(s) LC50
    (Mortality) Rainbow trout,donaldson trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
    INVERTEBRATE TOXICITY: 32000 ug/L 96 hour(s) NOEC (Mortality) Pink
    shrimp (america) (Penaeus duorarum) ALGAL TOXICITY: >3200000 ug/L
    48 hour(s) (Population Growth) Cryptomonad (Chilomonas paramecium)
    OTHER TOXICITY: 270 ug/L 7 hour(s) EC50 (Teratogenesis) Spring
    peeper (Hyla crucifer)  FATE AND TRANSPORT: BIOCONCENTRATION: 690
    Ci/mol 6 hour(s) BCF (Residue) Green algae (Selenastrum
    capricornutum) 13.9 Ci/mol

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

Waste Disposal Methods:Dispose in accordance with all applicable
    regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262.
    Hazardous Waste Number(s): U044. Hazardous Waste Number(s): D022.
    Dispose of in accordance with U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262 for
    concentrations at or above the Regulatory level. Regulatory level-
    6.0 mg/L.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
    Chloroform ID NUMBER: UN1888 HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 6.1 PACKING
    GROUP: III LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Poison

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:  SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
    HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30):   Chloroform: 10000LBSTPQ 
    SARA TITLE III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR
    355.40):   Chloroform: 10LBSRQ  SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS
    311/312 HAZARDOUS CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21):   ACUTE: Yes 
    CHRONIC: Yes  FIRE: No  REACTIVE: No  SUDDEN RELEASE: No  SARA
    TITLE III SECTION 313 (40 CFR 372.65):   Chloroform
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
    SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4):	Chloroform: 10LBSRQ OSHA PROCESS SAFETY
    (29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65:  Known to the
    state of California to cause the following: Chloroform Cancer (Oct
    01, 1987)

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