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Monsanto material safety data Page t of 6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. MONSANTO PRODUCT NAME Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) MONSANTO COMPANY 800 N. LINDBERGH BLVD. ST. LOUIS, MO 63167 Emergency Phone No. (Cell Collect) 314-694-1000 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION The following materials contain 99.9% or greater PCBs. For information about other ingredients in form ulations containing PCBs, contact the manufacturer of those ingredients. Synonyme: PCBs Chlorodiphenyl (_% Cl) Chlorinated biphenyl Polychlorinated biphenyl Chlorinated biphenyls (approx. _% Cl) Trede Names Askarel" (Commonly ussd Monssmo products) Aroclor1' Series 1016, 1221, 1232, 1242, 1248, 1254, 1260 Thermlnol*' FR Series CAS No.: 001336363, 053469219, 012672296, 011097691, 011096625 and others WARNING STATEMENTS Federal regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act require PCBs and PCB items to be marked. (Check regulations for details.) MATERIAL SAFETY DATA Pofyehlerinstsd Blphonylt (PCBo) caution -- CONTAINS PC8* (PoiKMOnnoietf Omhe*i*> FOR PROPER (N9P0SM INFORMATION CONTACT U S ENVMQNAKNTAl PROTECTION AGENCY PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES Care should be taken to prevent entry into the environment through spills, leakage, use. vaporization, or disposal of liquid or containers. Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors or mists. Avoid contact with eyes or prolonged contact with skin. If skin contact occurs, remove by washing with soap and water. Following eye contact, flush with water. In case of spillage onto clothing, the clothing should be removed as soon as practical, skin washed, and clothing laundered. Comply with all federal, stale, and local regulations. HONS 003224 G-401R /W,J Monsanto MATERIAL SAFETY DATA EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES Page 2 ol 6 Ingestion Consult a physician. Do not induce vomiting or give any oily laxatives. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN--If large amounts are ingested, gastric lavage is suggested. Skltr. If liquid or solid PCBs are splashed or spilled on skin, contaminated clothing should be removed and the skin washed thoroughly with soap and water. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN--Hot PCBs may cause thermal burns. Eyes: Eyes should be irrigated immediately with copious quantities of running water for at least 15 minutes if liquid or solid PCBs get into them. A petrolatum-based ophthalmic ointment may be applied to the eye to relieve the irritating effects of PCBs. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If skin rash or respiratory irritation persists, consult a physician. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN--If electrical equipment arcs over, PCBs or other chlorinated hydrocarbon dielectric fluids may decompose to produce HCI, hydrochloric acid, a respiratory irritant. OCCUPATIONAL CONTROL PROCEDURES Bye Protection: Wear chemical splash goggles and have eye baths available where there is significant potential for eye contact. Skin Protactlon: Wear appropriate protective gloves and protective clothing that provide a barrier to prevent skin contact. Consult glove manufacturer to determine appropriate type glove for given application. Wear chemical safety goggles and a face shield and a protective apron that provides a barrier when splashing is likely. Wash immediately if skin is contaminated. Remove contaminated clothing promptly and launder before reuse. Clean protective equipment before reuse. Provide a safety shower at any location where skin contact can occur. Wash thoroughly after handling. Respiratory Protactlon: ATTENTION'. Repeated or prolonged contact may cause chloracne in some people. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Use NIOSH/MSHA approved equipment when airborne exposure limits are exceeded. Full facepiece equipment is recommended and, if used, replaces need for face shield and/or chemical splash goggles. Consult respirator manufacturer to determine type equipment for given application. The respirator use limitations specified by NIOSH/MSHA or the manufacturer must be observed. High airborne concentrations may require use of self-contained breathing apparatus or supplied air respirator. Respiratory protection programs must be in compliance with 29 CFR Part 1910.134. Ventilation: Airborne Exposure Limits: Provide ventilation to control exposure levels below airborne exposure limits. Use local mechanical exhaust ventilation at sources of air contamination such as open process equipment. Chlorinated biphenyl (approximately 42% chlorine) OSHA PEL: 1 mg/m3 8-hour time-weighted average - Skin- ACGIH TLV: 1 mg/m3 8-hour time-weighted average - Skin2 mg/m3 short-term exposure limit - Skin- Chlorinated biphenyl (approximately 54% chlorine) OSHA PEL: 0.5 mg/m3 8-hour time-weighted average - Skin* ACGIH TLV: 0.5 mg/m3 8-hour time-weighted average - Skin- 1 mg/m3 short-term exposure limit - Skln* `Skln notation means mat skin absorption ol this material may add to the overall exposure. Avoid skin contact. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA HONS 003225 Monsanto material safety data FIRE PROTECTION INFORMATION Page 3 of 6 Fir* *nd Explotlon: PCBs are fire-resistant compounds. They may decompose to form CO, CO*. HCI, phenolics, aldehydes and other toxic combustion products under severe conditions such as exposure to flame or hot surfaces At temperatures in the range of 600-650"C in the presence of excess oxygen PCBs may form polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs). Laboratory studies under similar conditions have demonstrated that PCBs do not produce polychlorinated dibenzo-pdioxins (PCODs). PC8s in electrical equipment have been reported to produce both chlorinated dioxins (PCDDs) and furans (PCDFs) during fire situations. These combustion products may result all, or in part, from non-PCB components of the dielectric fluids or other combusted materials. Consult the equipment manufacturer for information regarding composition of the dielectric fluids in electrical apparatus. Standard fire fighting wearing apparel and self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn when fighting fires that involve possible exposure to chemical combustion products. Fire fighting equipment should be thoroughly cleaned and decontaminated after use. If a PCB transformer is involved in * fire-related incident, the owner oI the transformer may be required to report the incident. Consult and follow appropriate federal, state, and local regulations. REACTIVITY DATA_______________ PCBs are very stable, fire-resistant compounds. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA Potychtorirmtorl Blpfvnytn (PCBs) HEALTH EFFECTS SUMMARY Skin Contacti PCBs can be absorbed through intact skin. Local action on skin is similar to that of common organic solvents where contact leads to removal of natural fats and oils with subsequent drying and cracking of the skin. A potential exists for the contracting of chloracne. Ey* Contact: The liquid products and their vapors are moderately irritating to eye tissues. Ingestion: The acute oral toxicities of the undiluted compounds are: LDM rats--8.65 gm/kg for 42% chlorinated, and 11.9 gm/kg for 54% chlorinated--"slightly toxic." Inhalation; Animal experiments of varying duration and at different air concentrations show that for similar exposure conditions, the 54% chlorinated material produces more liver in jury than the 42% chlorinated material. Other: There are literature reports that PCBs can impair reproductive functions in monkeys. A study reported In the literature with female rats using Arodor* 1260 stated that Arodor 1260 caused liver cancers. Monsanto sponsored animal feeding studies of Arodor 1242, 1254 and 1260. These compounds, fed to both sexes of rats, did not produce cancers. The National Cancer Institute performed a study in 1977 using Arodor 1254 with both sexes of rats. NCI stated that the PCB, Arodor 1254, was not cardnogentc under the conditions of their bioassay. (Health Effects Summary Continued On Next Page) HONS 003226 Monsanto material safety data HEALTH EFFECTS SUMMARY (Continued) Page 4 of 6 The consistent finding in animal studies with PCBs is that they produce liver injury fol lowing prolonged and repeated exposure by any route, if the exposure is of sufficient degree and duration. Liver injury is produced first, and by exposures that are less than those reported to cause cancer in rodents. Therefore, exposure by all routes should be kept sufficiently low to prevent liver injury. Numerous epidemiological studies of humans, both occupationally exposed and non worker environmentally exposed populations, have not demonstrated any statistically significant causal relationship between PCB exposures and chronic human illnesses such as cancer or neurological or cardiovascular effects. Nor was there any increase in overall cancer mortality as a result of PCB exposure. PCBs can cause dermatologi cal symptoms; however, these are reversible upon removal of exposure source. PCBs are identified as hazardous chemicals under criteria of the OSHA Hazard Com munication Standard (29 CFR Part 1910.1200). The Standard requires that this docu ment mention that PCBs have been listed in the International Agency for Research on Cancer (1ARC) Monographs (1982)-Group 2B and in the National Toxicology Program (NTP) Annual Report on Carcinogens (Third). MATERIAL SAFETY DATA fWyc" tortn***" B*PhmT ! ( f C E ? l PHYSICAL DATA Properties of Selected Aroclors' Prooerty Color (APHA) Physical state 1016 1221 40 100 mobile oil mobile oil 1232 100 mobile oil 1242 too mobile oil 1248 100 mobile oil 1254 100 viscous liquid 1260 150 sticky resin Stability Inert inert Density (Ibfgsl 25"C) 11.40 9.85 Specific gravity x/15.5*C 1.36*1.37 1.18-1.19 x-25 x-25* Distillation range rC) 323-356 275-320 Acidity mg KOH/g, maximum .010 .014 Fire point ro none to boiling point 176 Flash point TO 170 141-150 Vapor prtMura NA (mm Hg (' 100F) NA Viscosity (Saybolt Univ. Sec. (<i 100'F) 71-8t 38*41 inert 10.55 1.27-1.28 x*25 290-325 .014 238 152-154 0.005 44-51 inert 11.50 1.30-1.39 x-25 325-366 .015 none to boiling point 176-180 0.001 82-92 inert 12.04 inert 12.82 inert 13.50 1.40-1.41 x-65 340-375 1.49-1 50 x-65 365-390 t.55-1.56 x-90 385-420 .010 .010 014 none to boiling point 193-196 none to boiling point none none to boiling point none 0.00037 0.00006 NA 185-240 1600-2500 - NA Hot Available HONS 003227 Monsanto material safety data SPILL, LEAK 8. DISPOSAL INFORMATION Page 5 of 6 Disposal ol liquid PCBs and other PCB items is strictly regulated by the federal government. The regulations are found at 40 CFR Part 76t. Consult these regulations as well as applicable state and local regulations prior to any disposal of PCBs, PCB items, or PCB-contaminated items. If PCBs leak or are spilled, the following steps should be taken immediately: All non-essential personnel should leave the leak or spill area. The area should be adequately ventilated to prevent the accumulation of vapors. The spill/leak should be contained. Loss to sewer systems, navigable waterways and streams should be prevented. Spills/leaks should be removed promptly by means of absorptive material, such as sawdust, vermicufite, dry sand, clay, dirt or other similar materials, or trapped and removed by pumping or other suitable means (traps, drip-pans, trays, etc ). Personnel entering the spill or leak area should be furnished with appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing as needed. See Occupational Control Procedures section of this MSDS. Personnel trained in the emergency procedures and protected against the attendant hazards should shut off sources of PCBs, dean up spills, control and repair leaks and fight fires in PCB areas. All wastes and residues containing PCBs (e g., wiping cloths, absorbent material, used disposable protective gloves, clothing, etc.) should be collected, placed in proper containers, marked and disposed of in the manner prescribed by EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 761) and applicable state and local regulations. Various federal, state, and local regulations may require reporting of PCB spills and may also define spill clean-up levels. Consult your attorney or appropriate regulatory officials for Information relating to spill reporting and spill clean-up. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA ________ Potychtorlnafd OpfmnytB {PCB*) ADDITIONAL COMMENTS* 5 Polychlorinated Biphenyls For regulatory purposes, under the Toxic Substances Control Act the term "PCBs'' refers to a chemical substance limited to the biphenyl molecule that has been chlorinated to varying degrees or any combination of substances which contain such substance (40 CFR Part 78l). Chemically, commercial PCBs are defined as a series of technical mixtures, consisting of many isomers and compounds that vary from mobile oily liquids to white crystalline solids and hard non-crystalline resins. Technical products vary in composition, in the degree of chlorination and possibly according to batch. The mixtures generally used contain an average of 3 atoms of chlorine per molecule (42% chlorine) to 5 atoms of chlorine per molecule (54% chlorine). They are used as components of dielectric fluids in transformers and capacitors. Prior to 1972, PCB applications included heat transfer media, hydraulic and other industrial fluids, plasticizers, carbonless paper, paints, inks and adhesives. Federal regulations specify that non-totally enclosed PCB activities are permitted only if specifically exempted or authorized. (40 CFR Part 761). CAS No. 001336363: For general class of compounds (Additional Comments Contmud On Next Page) HONS 003228 Monsanto MATERIAL SAFETY DATA ADDITIONAL COMMENTS (Continued) Tirade Namtt/Common Ntmet Page 6 of 6 "ASKAREL- Generic name (or a broad class ol (ire-resistant synthetic chlorinated hydrocarbons and mixtures used as dielectric fluids that commonly contained about 30-70% PCBs. Some ASKAREL fluids contained 99% or greater PCBs. PYRANOL*' and INERTEEN5 are trademarks (or commonly used dielectric fluids that may have contained varying ratios of PCBs as well as other components including chlo rinated benzenes. ''Raglatarad trademark of Monsanto Company **nogtotarod trademark of General Electric Company ^Registered trademark of Westtnghouse Electric Corporation --. This list of trade names is representative of several commonly used Monsanto products (or formulated with Monsanto products). Other trademarked PCS products were marketed by Monsanto and other manutacturers. PCBs were also manufactured and sold by several European and Japanese companies. Contact the manufacturer of the trademarked product directly, if not in this listing, to determine it the formulation contained PCBs and its composition. DATE: 10/15/85 MSOSNO.: 0 4048 REVISED: SUPERSEDES: All prior to 10/15/85 FOR ADDITIONAL NON-EMERGENCY INFORMATION. CONTACT: John H. Craddock Product & Environmental Safety Director Robert G. Kaley, II Product & Environmental Safety Manager Environmental Policy Staff Monsanto Company 800 North Lindbergh Boulevard St. Louis, Missouri 63167 (314) 694-4764 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA fo S re M e rtn a l^ Although 0io information and raeommandattona sat forth harain (hartmaftor Information") are praoanied in good faith and bshavad to ba oorract aa of tho data hsraof, Monsanto Company makat no rapraaantationa as to lha compiatanaaa or accuracy tharaof. information la anpptad upon tho condMon that lha parsons racatving asms wHI mafct took own datsrmination aa to its suitabMty for (hair purposss prior to uoo. M no avant wtR Monsanto Company ba rssponsfeia for damago* of any naturs whataoavar rasulttng from ths uaa of or rahanca upon Information. NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES. EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. OP MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OF ANY OTHER NATURE ARE MADE HEREUNDER WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION OR THE PROOUCT TO WHICH INFORMATION REFERS- HONS 003i,29 Monsanto MATERIAL SAFETY DATA HONS Q03S0 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA Pofychloflrmtwd Blpfw nyit (PCBt) MATERIAL SAFETY DATA PotycNorinalm l a p h n y to (PCB) Monsanto material safety data HONS 003231