J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO -- CARBON TETRACHLORIDE -- 6810-00-222-2637 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CARBON TETRACHLORIDE
MSDS Date:09/14/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-222-2637
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-JTBAKER
Emergency Phone Num:(201) 859-2151
Preparer's Name:NOT KNOWN
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:CARBON TETRACHLORIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:56-23-5
RTECS #:FG4900000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:10 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S,5PPM/10 STEL,A3 93
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS
Ozone Depleting Chemical:1

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS 2800 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- INHALATION OR INGESTION IS
    HARMFUL & MAY BE FATAL. CAN CAUSE EYE OR SKIN IRRITATION AND
    TEMPORARY CORNEAL DAMAGE. RAPID ABSORPTION THROUGH SKIN CAN OCCUR.
    PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE DERMA TITIS. CHRONIC- KIDNEY &
    LIVER DAMAGE. TARGET ORGANS: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, EYES, SKIN,
    LUNGS, LIVER, KIDNEYS
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THE AGENT IS POSSIBLY CARCINOGENIC TO
    HUMAN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY AND GASTROINTESTINAL
    TRACTS IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS,
    DROWSINESS, BLURRED VISION, LOW BLOOD PRESSURE, UNCONSCIOUSNESS,
    EYE AND SKIN REDNESS AND PAIN, S KIN DRYNESS AND CRACKING
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:LIVER DISORDERS, KIDNEY DISORDERS,
    ALCOHOLISM, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. EYE/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN.
    INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. ORAL:DO
    NOT INDUCE VOMI TING. CALL A PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:12 IN OXYGEN
Upper Limits:19 IN OXYGEN
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
    NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE PERSONNEL. WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENTS. VENTILATE AREA. STOP LEAK IF POSSIBLE.
    CONTAIN SPILL. ABSORB WITH DRY SAND OR J. T. BAKER SOLUSORB AND
    PLACE IN APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL  CONTAINER. DO NOT FLUSH TO SEWER.
    WASHTHE AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE COLOR CODE:BLUE (HEALTH).
    STORE IN SECURE POISON AREA. ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
    KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:WARNING! POISON. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED,
    INHALED/ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. POSSIBE CARCINOGEN. AVOID BREATHING
    VAPORS. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES OR SKIN. USE WITH ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY A FTER HANDLING. KEEP AWAY FROM
    CHILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF THE TLV IS EXCEEDED, WEAR A NIOSH-APPROVED
    SUPPLIED AIR, FULL-FACEPIECE RESPIRATOR, AIRLINE HOOD OR
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AND/OR MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION AS
    REQUIRED TO KEEP CONCENTRATIONS BELOW OSHA PEL.
Protective Gloves:POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES AND FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS NEEDED TO PREVENT
    PROLONGED/REPEATED SKIN CONTACT, EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY
    SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:T3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=76.7C, 170.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-22.6C, -9.F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT KNOWN
Vapor Pres:91 @ 68 F
Vapor Density:5.3
Spec Gravity:1.59
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT KNOWN
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID WITH A CHARACTERISTIC ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG BASES, ALKALI METALS, NA, K, CHEMICALLY ACTIVE METALS, STRONG
    OXIDIZING AGENTS, ALLYL ALC., F, DIMETHYL FORMAMIDE
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT, FIRE, FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM PHOSGEN, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE,
    CHLORINE, CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL
    APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. REPORTABLE
    QUANTITY (RQ) IS 10 LBS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER: U211 (TOXIC
    WASTE).

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