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117 lines
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MSDS - HEXACHLOROETHANE
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SECTION I. IDENTIFICATION
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- Product Name: Hexachloroethane
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- Synonym(s): Perchloroethane
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- Formula: C2 Cl6
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SECTION II. PRODUCT AND COMPONENT HAZARD DATA
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ACGIH
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COMPONENT(S): Percent TLV(R) CAS Reg. No.
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Hexachloroethane ca. 100 10 ppm 67-72-1
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SECTION III. PHYSICAL DATA
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- Appearance and odor: Colorless crystals; camphor-like odor
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- Melting Point: 187 C (369 F)
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- Vapor Pressure: Negligible
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- Evaporation Rate (n-butyl acetate = 1): 2.1
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- Volatile Fraction by Weight: Negligible
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- Specific Gravity (Water = 1): 2.09
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- Solubility in Water: Negligible
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SECTION IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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- Flash Point: Noncombustible
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- Extinguishing Media: Use appropriate agent for surrounding fire.
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- Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing
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apparatus and protective clothing.
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- Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Fire or excessive heat may produce
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hazardous decomposition products. May react with metals and alkalies
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forming spontaneously explosive materials.
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SECTION V. REACTIVITY DATA
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- Stability: Stable
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- Incompatibility: Strong oxidizers, strong bases, metals
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- Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decomposition may produce
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carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. Hydrogen chloride gas and phosgene
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may also be present.
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- Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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SECTION VI. TOXICITY AND HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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A. EXPOSURE LIMITS:
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Threshold Limit Value (TLV): 1 ppm, 8-hr TWA, ACGIH 1990-1991.
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Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL): 1 ppm (skin), OSHA.
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B. EXPOSURE EFFECTS: Exposure to high concentrations may cause liver and
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kidney damage.
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Carcinogenicity Status: Hexachloroethane has been identified as a
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carcinogen or potential carcinogen for hazard communication purposes by:
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California: WARNING. Hexachloroethane is known to the State of
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California to cause cancer.
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Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. Dust or vapor irritating to the
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respiratory tract.
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Skin: Harmful if absorbed through the skin.
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Eye: Causes eye irritation.
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Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion of large amounts may cause
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central nervous system depression based on animal data.
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C. FIRST AID:
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Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Treat symptomatically. If symptoms
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are present get medical attention.
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Skin: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water
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for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and
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shoes. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Destroy or thoroughly
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clean contaminated shoes. If symptoms are present after washing, get
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medical attention.
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Eye: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
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minutes and get medical attention.
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Ingestion: If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately as directed by
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medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
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person. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.
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SECTION VII. VENTILATION AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
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A. VENTILATION:
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Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering
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controls to reduce dust concentrations to an acceptable level.
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B. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
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If engineering controls are inadequate to control dust concentrations
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to an acceptable level, a NIOSH-approved dust or vapor respirator
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should be worn if needed. If respirators are used, a program should be
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instituted to assure compliance with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.134.
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C. SKIN AND EYE PROTECTION:
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Protective gloves and clothing should be worn. Safety glasses, goggles,
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or a face shield should be worn.
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SECTION VIII. SPECIAL STORAGE AND HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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Keep from contact with oxidizing materials, metals or bases. Do not store
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in metal containers.
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SECTION IX. SPILL, LEAK, AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
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Sweep up material and package for safe feed to an incinerator. Dispose by
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incineration or contract with licensed chemical waste disposal agency.
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Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to federal, state or local
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laws.
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