FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY -- METHYLENE CHLORIDE  -- 6810-00-077-8561
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHYLENE CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-077-8561
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
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

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

Ingred Name:METHYLENE CHLORIDE	(SARA III)
CAS:75-09-2
RTECS #:PA8050000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:500 PPM/C,1000; Z2
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM, A2; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:HARMFUL IF INHALED. IRRITATING TO EYES & SKIN>
    (SEE SUPP DATA)

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

First Aid:INH:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
    NECESSARY. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN. SKIN & EYES:FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MIN. FOR EYES,CONTACT A PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:12
Upper Limits:19
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION,EMITS TOXIC
    FUMES OF PHOSGENE & HYDROGENC CHLORIDE

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

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB ON A SUITABLE MEDIA SUCH AS
    VERMICULATE. SCOOP UP & PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER.WEAR PROPER
    PROTECTIVE GEAR TO AVOID SKIN CONTACT & INHALATION OF VAPORS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NO SMOKING WHERE VAPOR MAY BE PRESENT.
    STORE IN COOL.WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCE. OPEN
    CONTAINERS W/CAUTION. (SEE SUPP DATA)
Other Precautions:(ACCD TO G.E. MSDS:THOSE W/A HISTORY OF
    CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE OR WHO ARE HEAVY DRINKERS OR SMOKERS SHOULD
    AVOID EXPOSURE TO METHYLENE CHLORIDE.)

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR PART,COLOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN
Ventilation:LOCAL ACCEPTABLE,MECHANICAL PREFERABLE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health
SOME INFO IS FURNISHED FROM G.E. MSDS. INH: (HI CONC) LOSS OF
    COORDINATION,POSS UNCON, EVEN DEATH. METHYLENE CHLORIDE IN THE BODY
    MAY RESULT IN INCR & SUSTAINED CARBOXYHEMOGLOBIN IN THE BLOOD

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

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:39.8C,104F
Vapor Pres:380
Vapor Density:2.9
Spec Gravity:1.32
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:>1.0 (ETHER =1)
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID; SWEETISH ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALI METALS, FINELY POWDERED ALUMINUM & MAGNESIUM
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXPOS TO HIGH TEMP SUCH AS OPEN
    FLAME,WELDING ARC ETC.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMP EMITS TOXIC
    PHOSGENE & HCL FUMES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IAW FED, STATE & LOCAL CODES.

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