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Monsanto c c IrduVnoi Ch**COH Co. 600 N. i..dberg* Bbu'evO'd S, low*. Missouri 63166 (DM) 694-4764 John H. Craddock Monogsr. Product ond .m*ronm*n#ol $ef**y Monsanto r e c e iv e d MONSANTO INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS CO. 3 0 0 N. Undbargh Boulavard ' 3t. Louis. M isso u ri 63)66 Phon*: (314) 6 9 4 -1 0 0 0 April 2A , 1981 Mr. Bill Rutledge GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 3525 Gardner Avenue Kansas City, Missouri 64120 Dear Mr. Rutledge: MAY t Y 1981 . W THORNTON, Jr. In response to your recent request, I am enclosing a copy of a generic Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for poly chlorinated biphenyl (PCB) compounds. This MSDS is intended to provide general information about PCB's and does not relate to any specific formulations. I hope this document will provide the information regarding PCB's of interest to you. Sincerely, jk enclosure 80-10a GENP 0001J4 unit of M o itu n to Company * _ 734889  Monsanto MATERIAL SAFETY DATA PAGE 1 OF-4 Monsanto m aterial safety data NOTE: NO REPRESENTATION IS M ADE A S TO THE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION AND RECO M M ENDATIO NS HEREIN. SEE PAGE 4 FOR CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH DATA ARE FURNISHED. MONSANTO COMPANY MONSANTO PRODUCT NAME 800 N. LINDBERGH BLVD. ST. LOUIS. MO. 63166 POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS-- PCB's* See page 4 for definition and notes EM ERGENCY PHONE NO. (CALL COLLECT) (314) 694-1000 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Synonyms Trade Names (Commonly used Monsanto products) PCB's Chlorodiphenyl (_% Cl) Chlorinated biphenyl Polychlorinated biphenyl Chlorinated biphenyls (approx. ._% Cl) Askarel** Aroclor*' Series 1016,1221,1232,1242,1248.1254,1260 PyranoiSJ Series In e rte en*1 Series Therm inol'1FR Series See page 4 for notes C A S No. 001336363, 053469219, 021672296,01109769. 011096825 and others WARNING STATEMENTS Federal regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act require PCB's and PCB items to be marked. (Check regulations for details.*) CAUTION CONTAINS * IOi< (OetQ^eQ*' orco oteow ** occorso*** * IM |r.iio>w>rIO Ketmo* ?tloOtdOMI Nono: Hoo eereif c 1 ( *a O*cr *<or occ oe* io* co** <** * U \ Coom Crwoo AOC 424 Cr* r- A.a foM uri ... M >' 1 irI THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS 1 1 1 >Rk1_I_P_oCt_yA_cPM_P_oA_'MCC__IT*_BO_?_R*_(S_**_)*>_J1 CAU TIO N -- COn U inj PCBs ftorrAAs* FOR FRQPfR 0ISR0S U INFORMATION CONTACT US. INYIRONMFNTAt PROTECTION AGENCY 51 EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES Inoestion-- Consult a physician. Do not induce vomiting or give any oily laxatives. NOTE TO P H Y S IC IA N -- If large amounts ingested, gastric lavage is suggested. t Skin-- If liquid or solid PCB's are splashed or spilled on skin, contaminated clothing should be removed and the skin washed thoroughly with soap and water. NOTE TO P H Y S IC IA N -- Hot PCB's 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 P C B 's get into them. A petrolatum-based ophthalmic ointment may be applied to the eye to relieve the irritating effects of PCB's. Inhalation-- Rem ove to fresh air. If skin rash or respiratory irritation persists, consult a physician. NOTE TO P H Y SIC IA N -- If electrical equipment arcs over, PCB's or other chlorinated hydrocarbon dielectric fluids may decompose to produce HCI, hydrochloric acid, a respiratory irritant G 4048 734890  Monsanto C aterial safety data c PAGE2 OF 4 OCCUPATIONAL CONTROL PROCEDURES Inhalation-- Workplace exposure should be maintainted below the O S H A eight-hour, time-weighted aver age Threshold Limit Value (TLV). At room temperatures, the hazard of inhalation is considered slight or absent. Chemical cartridge respirators or gas m asks approved for protection against organic vapors are recommended in the event of spills or leaks of hot fluids. These will provide good protection up to the concentrations shown on the approval labels and the odor will give ample warning if it comes through the device. Self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn when P G S 's are encountered in an enclosed space. Threshold lim it Value (TLV)-- Chlorodiphenyl (42% chlorine) 1.0 mg/cu.m. Chlorodiphenyl (54% chlorine) 0.5 mg/cu.m. Skin Contact-- Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact. Where employees m ay come into direct contact with PCB's, protective clothing impervious to PCB's should be worn. Gloves, boots, overshoes and bib-type aprons that cover the boot tops should be used when necessary. This protective equipment should be regularly inspected for defects and to ensure that it is in clean and satisfactory working condition. Contami nated clothing, gloves, etc., should be disposed of as prescribed by regulations. Eye Contact-- Eye protection should be used where there is a possibility of liquid splashes. Ingestion-- Ingestion of these materials is generally not a problem in industry. M ATl .1 IAL SAFETY DATA Monsanto PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS SUMMARY: Skin Contact-- Can be absorbed through intact skin. Local action on skin is similar to that of com m on 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. Eye Contact-- The liquid products and their vapors are moderately irritating to eye tissues. Ingestion-- The acute oral toxicities of the undiluted com pounds are: LDM rats-- 8.65 gm/kg for 42% chlori nated, and 11.9 gm/kg for 54% chlorinated-- "slightly toxic." Inhalation-- Anim al experiments of varying duration and at different air concentrations show that for similar exposure conditions, the 54% chlorinated material produces more liver injury than the 4 2 % chlorinated material. Other-- There are literature reports that P CB's can impair reproduction function in monkeys. A study reported in theliterature with female rats using Aroclor* 1260 stated that Aroclor 1260 caused liver cancers. M onsanto sponsored animal feeding studies of Aroclor 1242.1254 and 1260. These com pounds, fed to both sexes of rats, did not produce cancers. The National Cancer Institute performed a study in 1977 using Aroclor 1254 with both sexes of rats. NCI stated that the PCB, Aroclor 1254 was not carcinogenic under the conditions of their bioassay. The consistent finding in animal studies with P CB's is that they produce liver injury following 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 that alleged toxause cancer in rodents. Therefore, exposure by all routes should be kept sufficiently low to prevent liver injury. FIRE PROTECTION INFORMATION Fire and Explosion-- Chlorodiphenyls are essentially non-combustible com pounds. They m ay decompose to form CO, C 0 2, HCI, phenolics and aldehydes under severe conditions such as exposure to flame or hot surfaces. No phosgene is formed. 734891 GENP00116 PAGE.3.0F 4 Monsanto m aterial safety data 9 9 9 1 Standard fire fighting wearing apparel and self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn when fighting fires that involve possible exposure to chlorodiphenyls. Fire fighting equipment must be thoroughly cleaned and decontaminated after use. & A ------------------ "1 ..................-- - PHYSICAL DATA TABLE 1-- Properties of Selected Aroclors* -------- - Property Color (APHA) Physical state Stability Density (Ib/gal 25*C) Specific gravity x/15.5*C Distillation range (C) Acidity m g KOH/g. m axim u m Fire point (C) Viscosity (100"F) 1016 -- mobile oil inert 11.40 1221 100 mobile oil inert 9.85 1232 100 mobile oil inert 10.55 1242 1248 100 ^100 mobile oil m obile oil inert 11.50 inert 12.04 1254 100 viscous liquid inert 12.82 1.36-1.37 x-25 323*356 1.18-1.19 x-25* 275*320 1.27-1.28 x-25'' 290-325 1.30-1.39 x-25* 325-366 1.40-1.41 x-65* 340-375 1.49-1.50 x-65* 365-390 -- .014 .014 .015 .010 .010 none to boiling point 71-81 176 38-41 238 44-51 none to boiling point 82-92 none to boiling point 185-240 none to boiling point 1400-2500 1260 150 sticky resin inert 13.50 1.55-1.56 x-903 385-420 .014 9 O A 9 9 none to boiling point -- U o REACTIVITY DATA P CB's are very stable, fire-resistant compounds. SPILL, LEAK & DISPOSAL INFORMATION If PCB's 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, vermiculite, dry sand, clay, dirt or other similar materials, or trapped and removed by pum ping or other suitable m eans (traps, drip-pans, trays, etc.). . Personnel entering the spill or leak area should be furnished with appropriate personal protective equip ment and clothing as needed. Personnel trained in the emergency procedures and protected against the attendant hazards should shut off sources of PCB's, clean up spills, control and repair leaks and fight fires in PCB areas. All w astes and residues containing PCB's (e.g., wiping cloths, absorbent material, used disposable pro tective gloves, clothing, etc.) should be collected, placed in proper containters, marked and disposed of in the m anner prescribed by EP A regulations (40 CFR 761). Various federal and state regulations may require reporting of PCB spills. Consult your attorney or appropriate regulatory officials for information relating to spill reporting. =3 t/> Q> > H m > r~ CO > Tl o cn S2 i^ 3O o o 734892 -4 PAGE 4 OP 4 NOTE: ALTHOUGH THE INFORMATION A N D R ECO M M EN DA TIO N S SET FORTH IN THIS SHEET ARE BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT A S OF THE DATE HEREOF, M O NSANTO COMPANY MAKES NO REPRESENTATION A S TO THE COMPLETENESS OR ACCURACY OF SUCH INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS. M O N SA N TO C O M PANY SHALL IN NO EVENT BE RESPO NSIBLE FOR ANY D A M A G ES OF WHATSOVER NATURE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY RESULTING FROM THE PUBLICATION OR U SE OF OR RELIANCE UPON SUCH INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS. NO WARRANTY. EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS OR OF A N Y OTHER NATURE WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT OR TO THE INFORMATION AND RECOM M ENDATIONS HEREIN IS M ADE HEREUNDER. ' This form has been approved by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration as "equivalent to" O SH A Form 20. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA Monsanto POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS For regulatory purposes, under the Toxic Substances Control Act the term "P C B 's" refers to a chemical substance limited to the biphenyl molecule that has been chlorinated to varying degrees or any combination of substances which contain 50 ppm (on a dry weight basis) or greater of such substance (40 CFR 761). Chemically, however, PCB's are defined as a series of technical mixtures, consisting of m any 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 mixture generally used contains an average of 3 atoms chlorine per molecule (42% chlorine) to 5 atoms of chlorine per molecule (54% chlorine). They are used as dielectric fluids in transformers and capacitors. Prior to 1972, PCB applications included heat transfer media, hydraulic and other industrial fluids, plasticizers, carbon less paper, paints, inks and adhesives. "Federal regulations now specify that non-totally enclosed PCB ac tivities are permitted only if specifically exempted or authorized." (40 CFR 761 see FEDERAL REGISTER, Vol. 44, P. 31514, May, 31, 1979) C A S No. 001336363: For general class of compounds TRADE NAMES ASKAREL---Generic name for a broad class of fire-resistant synthetic chlorinated hydrocarbons used as dielectric fluids. * ' Registered trademark of Monsanto Company *'* Registered trademark of General Electric Company Registered trademark of W estinghouse Electric Corporation This list of trade nam es is representative of several commonly used Monsanto products (or formulated with Monsanto products). M any other trademarked products were marketed by Monsanto and other chemical manufacturers. PCB's were also manufactured and sold by several European and Japanese producers. Con tact the manufacturer of the trademarked product directly, if not in this listing, to determine if the formulation contained PCB's. DATE September 15.1980 REVISED X SUPERCEDES All prior to 9/15'80 FOR ADDITIONAL NO N-EM ERG ENCY INFORMATION. CONTACT: 80-010 John H. Craddock, Manager. Product & Environmental Safety Monsanto Industrial Chem. Co. 800 North Lindbergh Boulevard S t Louis. Missouri 63166 (314) 694-4764 734893 GENP 000118 Monsanto MATERIAL SAFETY DATA Page 1 of 6 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA BPMipOoNhlSyeANcnThOylPlosROrDi(nUPCaTCtNeBAMdsE) _________________________ J MONSANTO COMPANY 800 N. L IN D B E R G H BLVD. ST. LO U IS, M O 63167 Emergency Phone No. (Call Collect) 314-694-1000 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION__________________________ __ The following m aterials contain 99.9% or greater P C B s. For information about other ingredients in form ulations containing P C B s, contact the manufacturer of those ingredients. Synonym s: PCBs Chlorodiphenyl ( _ % Cl) Chlorinated biphenyl Polychlorinated biphenyl Chlorinated biphenyls (approx. _ % Cl) Trade Names (Commonly used Monsanto products) A sk a re l** A roclor*' Series 1016,1221, 1232,1242,1248, 1254, 1260 Therm inol*' F R Series C A S No.: 001336363, 053469219, 012672296, 011097691, 011096825 and others WARNING STATEMENTS______________________________________ Federal regulations under the Toxic Su b stan ce s Control Act require P C B s and P C B items to be marked. (Check regulations for details.) CAUTION PCBsCMMN r M i h tn d tof o PO M I occorrente jot* O l Cwnowrwws l *om on Ag**xr BffdOioni40<rR7l for Odpoto* informo** fM D O (N m it U S f A Ofkw______ in < of acoden or * * co> toi *ee t*e V S Coon G uo* Nooonoi Response C r ie 800 474 68C7 AHo Comet . ............ ...................... M ne ... ............. jf CAUTION - com um s ros mtWomKNeMwPorCwaBsdsfteMhef'MomHunoa CONTACTUA BMMMMMTAl nOTICTION A6CNCT I 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 w ashing with soap and water Following eye contact, flush with water. In ca se of spillage onto clothing, the clothing should be removed a s soon a s practical, skin washed, and clothing laundered. Com ply with all federal, state, and local regulations. NV 011379 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) 710631 M A I cRIAL SAFETY DATA Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Monsanto MATERIAL SAFETY DATA EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES Page 2 of 6 Ingestion: C onsult a physician. D o not induce vom iting or give any oily laxatives. N O T E TO P H Y S IC IA N -- If large am ounts are ingested, gastric lavage is suggested. Skin: If liquid or solid P C B s are splashed or spilled on skin, contam inated clothing should be re m o ve d an d the sk in w a sh e d th o ro u gh ly with s o a p an d w ater. N O T E T O P H Y S IC IA N -- Hot P C B s m ay cause thermal burns. Eyes: Eye s should be irrigated immediately with copious quantities of running water for at least 15 minutes if liquid or solid P C B s get into them. A petrolatum -based ophthalmic ointment m ay be applied to the eye to relieve the irritating effects of P C B s. Inhalation: Rem ove to fresh air. If skin rash or respiratory irritation persists, consult a physician. N O T E T O P H Y S IC IA N -- If electrical equipment arcs over, P C B s or other chlorinated hydrocarbon dielectric fluids m ay decom pose to produce HCI, hydrochloric acid, a respiratory irritant. OCCUPATIONAL CONTROL PROCEDURES Eye Protection: W ear chem ical splash go g gle s and have eye baths available where there is significant potential for eye contact. Skin Protection: W ear 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. W ear chem ical safety go ggle s and a face shield and a protective apron that provides a barrier when splashing is likely. W ash immediately if skin is contaminated. Rem ove contam inated clothing promptly and launder before reuse. Clean protective equipment before reuse. Provide a safety show er at any location where skin contact can occur. W ash thoroughly after handling. Respiratory Protection: ATTENTION: Repeated or prolonged contact may cause chloracne in som e people. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. U se N IO S H /M S H A approved equipment when airborne exposure limits are exceeded. FuH 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 N IO S H /M S H A or the manufacturer must be observed. H igh airborne concentrations m ay require u se of self-contained breathing apparatus or supplied air respirator. Respiratory protection program s must be in compHance with 29 C P R Part 1910.134. Ventilation: Provide ventilation to control exposure levels below airborne exposure limits. U se local m echanical exhaust ventilation at sources of air contamination such : a s open process equipment. A lito rn e Expoeure Limite: Chlorinated biphenyl (approximately 4 2 % chlorine) O SH A PEL: A C G IH TLV*: 1 mg/m3 8-hour time-weighted average - Skin* 1 mg/m3 8-hour time-weighted average - Skin* 2 mg/m3 short-term exposure limit Skin* Chlorinated biphenyl (approximately 5 4 % chlorine) O S H A P EL: 0.5 mg/m3 8-hour time-weighted average - Skin* A C G IH T L V *: 0.5 m g/m 3 8-hour time-weighted average Skin* 1 mg/m3 short-term exposure limit - Skin* NV 011340 *Skin notation m eans that skin absorption of this material may add to the overall exposure. Avoid skin contact. 710632 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA Monsanto m a t e r ia l s a f e t y data FIRE PROTECTION INFORMATION Page 3 of 6 Fire and Explosion: P C 8 s are fire-resistant com pounds. They m ay decom pose to form CO . C 0 2, HCI, phenolics, aldehydes and other toxic com bustion products under severe conditions such a s exposure to flame or hot surfaces. At temperatures in the range of 600-650C in the presence of excess oxygen P C B s m ay form polychlorinated dibenzofurans (P C O F s). Laboratory studies under simitar conditions have dem onstrated that P C B s do not produce polychlorinated dibenzo-p- dioxins (P C O D s). P C B s in electrical equipment have been reported to produce both chlorinated dioxins (P C D D s) and furans (P C D F s) during fire situations. These com bustion products may result all, or in part, from n o n -P C B com ponents of the dielectric fluids or other com busted materials. Consult the equipment manufacturer for information regarding com position 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 chem ical combustion products. Fire fighting equipment should be thoroughly cleaned and decontaminated after use. If a P C B transformer is involved in a fire-related incident, the owner of the transformer m ay be required to report the incident. Consult and follow appropriate federal, state, and local regulations. REACTIVITY DATA P C B s are very stable, fire-resistant com pounds. HEALTH EFFECTS SUMMARY Skin Contact; P C B s can be absorbed through intact skin. Local action on skin is sim ilar to that of com m on 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. Eye Contact: The liquid products and their vapors are moderately irritating to eye tissues. Ingostlon: T l^ e e u te oral toxlcities of the undiluted com pounds are: LD^, rats-- 8.65 gm /kg for 4| & eN orin afed , and 11.9 gm /kg for 5 4 % chlorinated-- "slightly toxic." Inhalation: Animal* experiments of varying duration and at different air concentrations show that for sim ilar exposure conditions, the 5 4 % chlorinated material produces more liver in jury than the 4 2 % chlorinated material. Other: th e re are literature reports that P C B s can impair reproductive functions in monkeys. A study reported In the literature with female rats using Arodor 1260 stated that Aroclor 1260 caused liver cancers. M onsanto sponsored animal feeding studies of Arodor 1242, 1254 and 1260. These com pounds, fed to both sexes of rats, did not produce cancers. The National Cancer Institute performed a study in 1977 using Aroclor 1254 with both sexe s of rats. N C I stated that the P C B , A rodor 1254, w as not carcinogenic under the conditions of their bioassay. (Health Effects Summary Continued On Next Page) NV 0113 1 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) 710633 Monsanto m a t e r ia l s a f e t y d a t a HEALTH EFFECTS SUMMARY (Continued) Page 4 of 6 The consistent finding in anim al studies with P C B s 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. Num erous epidem iological studies of hum ans, both occupationally exposed and non worker environmentally exposed populations, have not dem onstrated any statistically significant causal relationship between P C B exposures and chronic hum an illnesses such a s cancer or neurological or cardiovascular effects. Nor w as there any increase in overall cancer mortality a s a result of P C B exposure. P C B s can cause derm atologi cal sym ptom s; however, these are reversible upon rem oval of exposure source. P C B s are identified a s hazardous chem icals under criteria of the O S H A Hazard C om munication Standard (29 C F R Part 1910.1200). The Standard requires that this docu ment mention that P C B s have been listed in the International Agency for Research on C ancer (IA R C ) M onographs (1982)-Group 2B and in the National Toxicology Program (N T P ) Annual Report on Carcinogens (Third). MATERIAL SAFETY H A T A P olychlorinaM Biphenyls (PCBs) PHYSICAL DATA Properties of Selected A ro c lo rs* Property Color (APHA) Physical state 1016 1221 40 100 mobile oit mobile oil 1232 100 mobile oil 1242 100 mobile oil Stability inert inert Density (lb/gai 25C) 11.40 9.85 Specific gravity x/15.5*C 1.36-1.37 1.18*1.19 x-25* x-25* Distillation range (*C) Acidity mg KOH/g, maximum 323*356 ~.010 275-320 .014 Fire point CO none to boiling point 176 Flash point CC) 170 141*150 Vapor pressure NA (mm Hg (a> 100F) NA Viscosity (Saybolt Univ. Sec. ( 100*F) 71-81 38*41 NA - Not Avaitabio 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 1248 100 mobile oil inert 12.04 1254 100 viscous liquid inert 12.82 1260 150 sticky resin Inert 13.50 1.40-1.41 x-65* 340-375 1.49-1.50 x-65* 365-390 1.55-1.56 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 1800-2500 NtV 011302 710634 Monsanto_M_AT_E_RI_AL_S_AF_ET_Y_DATA SPILL, LEAK & DISPOSAL INFORMATION Page 5 of 6 D isposal of liquid P C B s and other P C B items is strictly regulated by the federal government. The regulations are found at 40 C F R Part 761. Consult these regulations a s well a s applicable state and local regulations prior to any disposal of P C B s, P C B items, or PCB-contam inated items. If P C B s 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 accum ulation of vapors. The spill/leak should be contained. L o ss to sewer system s, navigable waterways and stream s should be prevented. Sp ills/leaks should be rem oved promptly by m eans of absorptive material, such a s saw dust, vermiculite. dry sand, clay, dirt or other sim ilar m aterials, or trapped and removed by pum ping or other suitable m eans (traps, drip-pans, trays, etc ). Personnel entering the spill or leak area should be furnished with appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing a s needed. Se e Occupational Control Procedures section of this M S D S . Personnel trained in the em ergency procedures and protected against the attendant hazards should shut off sources of P C B s, clean up spills, control and repair leaks and fight fires in P C B areas. All w astes and residues containing P C B s (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 m anner prescribed by E P A regulations (40 C F R Part 761) and applicable state and local regulations. Various federal, state, and local regulations m ay require reporting of P C B spills and m ay 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 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) ADDITIONAL COMMENTS Polychlorinated Biphenyl For regulatory purposes, under the Toxic Su b stance s Control Act the term "P C B s " refers to a chemical substance limited to the biphenyl m olecule that h as been chlorinated to varying degrees or any combination of substan ces which contain such substance (40 C F R Part 761). Chem ically, com m ercial P C B s are defined a s a series of technical mixtures, consisting of m any isom ers and com pounds that vary from m obile oily liquids to white crystalline solids and hard non-crystalline resins. Technical products vary in com position, in the degree of chlorination and possibly according to batch. The mixtures generally used contain an average of 3 atom s of chlorine per m olecule (4 2 % chlorine) to 5 atom s of chlorine per m olecule (5 4 % chlorine). They are used a s com ponents of dielectric fluids in transform ers and capacitors. Prior to 1972, P C B applications included heat transfer media, hydraulic and other industrial fluids, plasticizers, ca rb o n le ss paper, paints, inks and adh esives. Federal regulations specify that non-totally enclosed P C B activities are permitted only if specifically exempted or authorized. (40 C F R Part 761). C A S No. 001336363: For general class of com pounds (Additional Comments Continued On Next Page) N6V 01136 3 710635 Monsanto m aterial sa fe t y data ADDITIONAL COMMENTS (Continued) Trade Namea/Common Names Page 6 of 6 " A S K A R E L -G e n e ric nam e for a broad cla ss of fire-resistant synthetic chlorinated hydrocarbons and mixtures used a s dielectric fluids that com monly contained about 30-70% P C B s. Som e A S K A R E L fluids contained 9 9 % or greater P C B s. P Y R A N O L ** and IN E R T E E N 3 are tradem arks for com m only used dielectric fluids that m ay have contained varying ratios of P C B s a s well a s other com ponents including chlo rinated benzenes. 'Registered trademark o( M onsanto Com pany 'Registered trademark of General Electric Com pany 'Registered trademark of W estinghouse Electric Corporation This list of trade nam es is representative of several com monly used M onsanto products (or formulated with M onsanto products). Other trademarked P C 8 products were marketed by M onsanto and other m anufacturers. P C B s were a lso m anufactured and sold by several European and Japanese com panies. Contact the m anufacturer of the trademarked product directly, if not in this listing, to determine H the formulation contained P C B s and its composition. DATE: 10/15/85 M S D S N O .: Q 4048 REVISED: SUPERSEDES: All prior to 10/15/85 F O R A D D IT IO N A L N O N -E M E R G E N C Y IN F O R M A T IO N , C O N T A C T : John H. Craddock Product & Environm ental Safety Director Robert G . Kaley, II Product & Environm ental Safety M anager Environm ental Policy Staff M onsanto Com pany 800 North Lindbergh Boulevard St. Louis, M issouri 63167 (314) 894-4764 IS T MATERIAL SAFETY nATA PotychkxinMfd Biphenyls (PCBs) Although tho Information and recommendations sat forth herein (hereinafter "Information") are presented in good faith and believed to be correct as of the date hereof, Monsanto Company makes no representations as to the completeness or accuracy thereof. Information is supplied upon the condition that the persons receiving seme will make their own determination a t to Ha suitabty for their purposes prior to use. m no event wtf Monsanto Company be responstole for dam ages of any natura whatsoever resulting from the use of or reliance upon Information. N O R E P R E SE N T A T IO N S O R W A R RA N TIES. E IT H E R E X P R E S S O R IM PLIED , O F M ERCH AN TABILITY, F IT N E SS FO R A PA RT IC U LA R P U R P O SE O R O F AN Y O T H ER N A TU RE A R E M A D E H E R E U N D E R W ITH R E S P E C T TO IN FO RM ATIO N O R THE PR O D U C T TO W H ICH IN FO RM A T IO N R E F E R S. _____________________________________ NEV 01130- 710636 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA 710637 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) A OO rO > UJ -Z Monsanto Monsanto Company 8 0 0 N. LindbarQh Boulavard S t. Louis, M isso u ri 63107 Phons: (314) 6 8 4 -1 0 0 0 November 4, 1985 Hamilton, Stephen 6. General Electric Company 3135 Easton Turnpike Fairfield CT 06431 ^t)W RR eE cC ei!v'/egd ^ 8 1985 - B - H A M IL T O N In response to your recent request, I am enclosing a copy of a newly revised (10/15/85) generic Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) compounds. This MSDS conforms to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). This MSDS is intended to provide general information for materials containing 99.9% or greater PCBs and does not relate to any specific formulations. For information about other ingredients in formulations containing PCBs, please contact the manufacturer of those ingredients. I hope this document will provide the information regarding PCBs, which is of interest to you. Sincerely yours, ve Ene. MSDS 85-10a Robert G. Kaley, II, Ph.D. Product & Environmental Safety Manager Environmental Policy Staff GENP 000119 734894 Monsanto MATERIAL SAFETY DATA Page 1 of 6 r ------------------------------------------------'N BPiMpOoNhlSyeAcNnThOylPlosROrDi(nUPCaTCtNeBAMdsE ) V -- _________________________________________ / MONSANTO COMPANY 800 N. L IN D B E R G H BLV D ST . LO U IS, M O 63167 Em ergency Phone No. (Call Collect) 314-694-1000 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION _______________________________ The follow ing m aterials contain 9 9 .9 % or greater P C 8 s. For information about other ingredients in form* ulations containing P C B s, contact the m anufacturer of those ingredients. Synonym s: PCBs Chlorodiphenyi (__% Cl) Chlorinated biphenyl Polychlorinated biphenyl Chlorinated biphenyls (approx. _ _ % Cl) Trade Nam es (Commonly usad Monsanto products) A sk a re l** A roclor*' Series 1016, 1221, 1232, 1242, 1248, 1254, 1260 Therm inol*' F R Serie s C A S No.: 001336363, 053469219, 012672296, 011097691. 011096825 and others WARNING STATEMENTS_______________________________________ Federal re gu latio n s under the T oxic S u b sta n ce s Control Act require P C B s and P C B item s to be m arked. (C h eck regulations for details.) M A I t H IA L S A h b l Y U A IA r o iy c n io n n a ie a oipn< C A U T IO N CONUMS PCBs (to iiu v a ia a w ftc m il, K * M0PM n sra sa MfOftMATNM CONTACT 01 ENVIRONMENTAl mOTtCDON AfiENCT $ PRECAUTIONARY M EASURES C a re should be taken to prevent entry into the environm ent through spills, leakage, use, vaporization, or d isp o sa l of liquid or containers. Avoid prolonged breathing of vap o rs or m ists. Avoid contact with e y e s or prolonged contact with skin. If skin contact occurs, rem ove by w ash in g with so a p and water. Follow ing eye contact, flush with water. In c a se of sp illage onto clothing, the clothing should be o w % rem oved a s so o n a s practical, skin w ashed, and clothing laundered. Com ply with all federal, state, and local regulations. oo o G-40iS /8S 734895 to o M ATE \1 SAFETY HATA Polychlorinated Biphenyl *CBs) Monsanto MATERIAL SAFETY DATA________________ Page 2 el 6 EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES__________ _____ _______ Ingestion: C o n su lt a physician. D o not induce vom iting or give any oily laxatives. N O T E T O P H Y S IC IA N -- If large am ounts are ingested, gastric lavage is suggested . S k in : If liquid or solid P C B s are sp lash e d or spilled on skin, contam inated clothing should be re m o v e d a n d the sk in w a sh e d th o ro u g h ly w ith s o a p a n d w ater. N O T E T O P H Y S IC IA N -- Hot P C B s m ay cau se thermal bum s. Eyes: E y e s should be irrigated im m ediately with copious quantities of running water for at le ast 15 m inutes if liquid or solid P C B s get into them. A petrolatum -based ophthalm ic ointm ent m ay be applied to the eye to relieve the irritating effects of P C B s. Inhalation: R e m o ve to fresh air. If skin rash or respiratory irritation persists, consult a physician. N O T E T O P H Y S IC IA N -- If electrical equipm ent arcs over, P C B s or other chlorinated hydrocarbon dielectric fluids m ay d eco m po se to produce H CI, hydrochloric acid, a respiratory irritant. OCCUPATIONAL CONTROL PROCEDURES E ys Protection: W e ar chem ical sp la sh g o g g le s and have eye baths available where there is significant potential for eye contact. Skin Protection: W e ar appropriate protective glo v e s and protective clothing that provide a barrier to prevent skin contact. Consult glove m anufacturer to determine appropriate type glove for given application. W e ar chem ical safety g o g g le s and a face shield and a protective apron that provides a barrier when sp lash in g is likely. W a sh im m ediately if skin is contam inated. Rem ove contam inated clothing prom ptly and launder before reuse. C le an protective equipm ent before reuse. Provide a safety show er at any location where skin contact can occur. W a sh thoroughly after handling. Respiratory Protection: A TTEN TIO N : Repeated or prolonged contact m ay cause chioracne in som e people. A void breathing vapor or mist. U se N IO S H /M S H A approved equipm ent when airborne exposure limits are exceeded. Full facepiece equipment is recom m ended 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 N IO S H /M S H A or the manufacturer must be o b se rve d . H igh airborne concentrations m ay require u se of self-containe d breathing apparatus or supplied air respirator. Respiratory protection program s m ust be in com pliance with 29 C F R Part 1910.134. Ventilation: Airborne Exposure Lim its: Provide ventilation to control exposure levels below airborne exposure limits. U se local m echanical exhaust ventilation at sou rces of air contam ination such a s open p ro ce ss equipm ent. Chlorinated biphenyl (approxim ately 4 2 % chlorine) O SH A PEL: A C G IH T LV *: 1 m g/m 1 8-hour tim e-weighted average - Skin* 1 m g/m 3 8-hour tim e-weighted average - Skin* 2 m g/m 3 short-term exposure limit Skin* Chlorinated biphenyl (approxim ately 5 4 % chlorine) O SHA PEL: A C G IH T LV *: 0.5 m g/m 3 8-hour tim e-weighted average Skin* 0.5 m g/m 3 8-hour tim e-weighted average - Skin* 1 m g/m 3 short-term exposure limit - Skin* *Skin notation m eans that skin absorption of this material m ay add to the overall exposure. Avoid skin contact. GENP 000121 734896 Monsanto m a t er ia l sa f e t y data FIRE PROTECTION INFORMATION Page 3 of 6 F in and Explosion: P C B s are fire-resistant com pounds. They m ay decom pose to form C O , C 0 2, HCI, phenolics, aldehydes and other toxic com bustion products under severe conditions su ch a s exposure to flam e or hot surfaces. At tem peratures in the range of 600-650C in the presence of e x ce ss oxygen P C B s m ay form polychlorinated dibenzofurans (P C O F s). Laboratory studies under sim ilar conditions have dem onstrated that P C B s do not produce polychlorinated dibenzo-p- dioxins (P C O O s). P C B s in electrical equipm ent have been reported to produce both chlorinated dioxins (P C D O s) and furans (P C O F s) during fire situations. T h ese com bustion products m ay result all, or in part, from n o n -P C B com pon ents of the dielectric fluids or other com busted m aterials. C o n su lt the equipm ent m anufacturer for information regarding com position of the dielectric fluids in electrical apparatus. Stan dard fire fighting w earing apparel and self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn w hen fighting fires that involve p ossible exposure to chem ical com bustion products. Fire fighting equipm ent should be thoroughly cleaned and decontam inated after use. If a P C B transform er is involved in % fire-related incident, the ow ner of the transform er m ay be required to report the incident. Consult and follow appropriate federal, state, and local regulations. REACTIVITY DATA P C B s are very stable, fire-resistant com pounds. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) HEALTH EFFECTS SUMMARY Skin Contact: P C B s can be absorbed through intact skin. Local action on skin is sim ilar to that of com m on organic solvents where contact lead s to rem oval of natural fats and oils with sub se quen t drying and cracking of the skin. A potential exists for the contracting of c h lo ra c n e . Eya Contact: T h e liquid products and their vap ors are m oderately irritating to eye tissues. Ingestion: T h e acute oral toxicities of the undiluted com pounds are: L D ^ rats-- 8.65 gm /kg for 4 2 % chlorinated, and 11.9 gm /kg for 5 4 % chlorinated-- "slightly toxic." Inhalation: A nim al experim ents of varying duration and at different air concentrations show that for sim ilar exposure conditions, the 5 4 % chlorinated m aterial produces m ore liver in jury than the 4 2 % chlorinated material. Other: Th ere are literature reports that P C B s can impair reproductive functions in monkeys. A stud y reported in the literature with fem ale rats using A rocior* 1260 stated that Arocior 1260 cau se d liver cancers. M o n san to sponsored anim al feeding studies of Arocior 1242, 1254 and 1260. T h e se com pounds, fed to both se x e s of rats, did not produce cancers. T he N ational C a n ce r Institute performed a study in 1977 u sin g Arocior 1254 with both se x e s of rats. N C I stated that the P C B , Arocior 1254, w a s not carcinooemc under the conditions of their b io assay. (Health Effects Summary Continued On Next PageI 734897 GENP 000122 Monsanto m a t er ia l sa f e t y data HEALTH EFFECTS SUMMARY (Continued) Page 4 of 6 T he consistent finding in anim al studies with P C B s is that they produce liver injury fol low ing prolonged and repeated exposure by any route, if the exposure is of sufficient degree and duration. Liver injury is produced first, and by exp osure s that are le ss than those reported to ca u se cancer in rodents. Therefore, exposure by all routes should be kept sufficiently low to prevent liver injury. N um erous epidem iological studies of hum ans, both occupationally exposed and non worker environm entally exposed populations, have not dem onstrated any statistically significant ca u sa l relationship between P C S exposures and chronic hum an illn e sses su ch a s cancer or neurological or cardiovascular effects. N or w as there any increase in overall cancer mortality a s a result of P C B exposure. P C B s can ca u se derm atologi cal sym ptom s; however, these are reversible upon rem oval of exposure source. P C B s are identified a s hazardous chem icals under criteria of the O S H A H azard C o m m unication Stan dard (29 C F R Part 1910.1200). The Standard requires that this docu m ent m ention that P C B s have been listed in the International A ge n cy for R esearch on C a n ce r (IA R C ) M o n o grap h s (1982)-G roup 2 B and in the National Toxicology Program (N T P ) A nnual Report on C arcin o ge n s (Third). MATfcnlAL SAFETY DATA Polychlorinated Biphen> (PCBs) PHYSICAL DATA P roperties o f Selected A ro c lo rs* Property Color (APHA) Physical state 1016 1221 40 100 mobile oil mobile oil 1232 100 mobile oil 1242 100 mobile oil Stability inert inert Density (lb/gal 25C) 11.40 9.85 Specific gravity x/15.5C 1.36-1.37 1.18-1.19 x-25 x-25 Distillation range (C) 323-356 275-320 Acidity mg KOH/g, maximum .010 .014 Fire point (C) none to boiling point 176 Flash point CC) 170 141-150 Vapor pressure NA (mm Hg (g. 100F) NA Viscosity (Saybolt Univ. Sec. <a 100F) 71-81 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 1248 100 mobile oil inert 12.04 1254 100 viscous liquid inert 12.82 1260 150 sticky resin inert 13.50 1.40-1.41 x-65 340-375 1.49-1.50 x-65 365-390 1.55-1.56 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 1800-2500 -- N A - Not Available 734898 GENP 000123 Monsanto MATERIAL SAFETY DATA___________________________ Page 5 of 6 SPILL, LEAK & DISPOSAL INFORMATION___________________________ D isp o sa l of liquid P C B s and other P C B item s is strictly regulated by the federal governm ent. The regulations are found at 40 C F R Part 761. C onsult these regulations a s well a s applicable state and local regulations prior to an y d isp osal of P C B s, P C 8 items, or PCB-contam inated items. if P C B s leak or are spilled, the follow ing step s should be taken imm ediately: All non-essential personnel should leave the leak or spill area. T h e area should be adequately ventilated to prevent the accum ulation of vapors. T he spill/leak should be contained. L o ss to sew er system s, navigable w aterw ays and stream s sh o u ld be prevented. S p ills/le a k s should be rem oved prom ptly by m e an s of ab sorptive m aterial, su ch a s saw dust, vermiculite, dry sand, clay, dirt or other sim ilar m aterials, or trapped and rem oved by pum ping or other suitable m eans (traps, drip-pans, trays, etc.). P e rso n n e l entering the spill or leak are a should be furnished with appropriate personal protective equipm ent and clothing a s needed. S e e O ccupational Control Procedures section of this M S D S . P erson nel trained in the em ergency procedures and protected again st the attendant hazards should shut off so u rce s of P C B s, clean up spills, control and repair le aks and fight fires in P C B areas. All w a ste s and re sid u e s containing P C B s (e.g., w iping cloths, absorbent m aterial, u sed d isp o sa b le protective gloves, clothing, etc.) should be collected, placed in proper containers, m arked and d isp o se d of in the m anner prescribed by E P A regulations (40 C F R Part 761) and applicable state and local regulations. V ario u s federal, state, and focal regulations m ay require reporting of P C B spills and m ay a lso define sp ill cle an -u p levels. C o n su lt your attorney or appropriate regulatory officials for inform ation relating to spill reporting and spill clean-up. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) ADDITIONAL COMMENTS Polychlorinated Biphenyls For regulatory purp ose s, under the Toxic Su b sta n ce s Control Act the term "P C B s " refers to a chem ical su b sta n c e lim ited to the biphenyl m olecule that h a s been chlorinated to varyin g d e gre e s or any com bination of su b sta n ce s which contain su ch su b stan ce (40 C F R Part 761). Chem ically, com m ercial P C B s are defined a s a series of technical mixtures, con sistin g of m any isom ers and co m p ou n d s that vary from m obile oily liquids to white crystalline so lid s and hard non-crystalline resins. T echn ical products vary in com position, in the degree of chlorination and p o ssib ly according to batch. T h e m ixtures generally u sed contain an average of 3 atom s of chlorine per m olecule (4 2 % chlorine) to 5 ato m s of chlorine per m olecule (5 4 % chlorine). They are used a s com ponents of dielectric fluids in transform ers and capacitors. Prior to 1972, P C B applications included heat transfer m edia, hydraulic an d other in d u strial fluids, p lasticize rs, c a rb o n le ss paper, paints, in ks an d ad h e sive s. Federal regulations specify that non-totally enclosed P C B activities are permitted only if specifically exem pted or authorized. (40 C F R Part 761). C A S No. 001336363: For general class of com pounds (Additional Comments Continued On Next Page) 734899 GENP 000124 Monsanto MATERIAL SAFETY DATA ADDITIONAL COMMENTS (Continued) Trade Nam es/Com m on Nam es Page 6 of 6 "A S K A R E L -G e n e r ic nam e for a broad c la ss of fire-resistant synthetic chlorinated hydrocarbons and m ixtures used a s dielectric fluids that com m only contained about 3 0 -7 0 % P C B s. So m e A S K A R E L fluids contained 9 9 % or greater P C B s. P Y R A N O L * and IN E R T E E N * * are tradem arks for com m only u sed dielectric fluids that m ay have contained varying ratios of P C B s a s well a s other com ponents including chlo rinated benzenes. 'Registered trademark of Monsanto Company Registered trademark of General Electric Company Registered trademark of Westingriouse Electric Corporation T h is list of trade n am es is representative of several com m only used M o n san to products (or form ulated with M o n san to products). O ther tradem arked P C B products were m arketed by M o n san to and other m anufacturers. P C B s w ere a lso m anufactured and sold by se ve ral Eu ro p e an and J a p a n e se co m p an ie s. C o n tact the m anufacturer of the tradem arked product directly, if not in this listing, to determ ine if the form ulation contained P C B s and its com position. DATE: 10/15/85 M S D S N O .: G 4048 REVISED: SU PERSED ES: All prior to 10/15/85 F O R A D D IT IO N A L N O N -E M E R G E N C Y IN F O R M A T IO N , C O N T A C T : j John H. C radd o ck Product & Environm ental Safe ty Director R obert G. Kaley, II Product & Environm ental Safety M an ager Environm ental Policy Staff M onsanto Com pany 800 North Lindbergh Boulevard St. Louis, M isso u ri 63167 (314) 694-4764 GENP 000125 Q > LU LL < Although the information and racom mandationa tat forth herein (hereinafter "Information") ara prasantad in good faith and baiievad to ba CO correct a s of tha data haraof, M onsanto Com pany m akes no representations a s to tha com pfatanass or accuracy tharaof. Information is supplied upon tha condition that tha parsons receiving sam e will make their own determination a s to its suitability for their purposes pnor to use. In no event will M onsanto Com pany ba responsible for dam ages of any nature whatsoever resulting from tha use of or reliance upon Information. N O R E P R E S E N T A T IO N S O R W A R R A N T IE S. E IT H E R E X P R E S S O R IM PLIED . O F M E R C H A N T A B ILIT Y . F IT N E S S F O R A P A R T IC U L A R P U R P O S E O R O F A N Y O T H E R N A T U R E A R E M A D E H E R E U N D E R W ITH R E S P E C T T O IN F O R M A T IO N O R TH E LU P R O D U C T T O W H IC H IN F O R M A T IO N R E F E R S . _______ ______________________________________ __ < 734900 Monsanto MATERIAL SAFETY DATA Page 1 of 6 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA Polychlorlneted Biphenyls (PCBs) BPiMpoOhNlySeAcNnThyOllosPRrOi(nDPUaCCTteBNdAsM)E l -J PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION__________ Synonym s: PCBs Chlorodiphenyl (__ % Cl) Chlorinated biphenyl Polychlorinated biphenyl Chlorinated biphenyls (approx----- % Cl) MONSANTO COMPANY 800 N. L IN D B E R G H BLV D . ST. LO U IS, M O 63167 Emergency Phone Ho. (Cell Collect) 314494-1000 Date: 10/88 Trade Homos/ Common Nsm os: A ro d o r*1 Series 1016, 1221,1232,1242,1248,1254, 1260 Therm inol*1 F R Series P Y R A N O L *2 and IN E R T E E N 3 are tradem arks for commonly used dielectric fluids that m ay have contained varying am ounts of P C B s a s well a s other com ponents including chlorinated benzenes. A S K A R E L Generic nam e for a broad cla ss of fire-resistant synthetic chlorinated hydrocarbons and mixtures used a s dielectric fluids that com monly contained about 30*70% P C B s. So m e A S K A R E L fluids contained 9 9 % or greater P C B s and som e contained no P C B s. This list of trade nam es is representative of several commonly used M onsanto products (or products formulated with M onsanto products). Other trademarked P C B products were marketed by M onsanto and other manufacturers. P C B s were also manufactured and sold by several European and Japanese com panies. Contact the manufacturer of the trademarked product, if not in this listing, to determine if the formulation contained P C B s. i 1 R ao M afK i trademark of Monsanto Comoanv ** Registered trademark of General Bectrtc Company n sgm srao vaoem ani or vessangnouss cjogotc worporanon C A S No. 's: 001336363, 053469219, 021672296, 01109769, 011096825 and others WARNING STATEMENTS_________________ _____________________ Federal regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act require P C B s, P C B items, storage areas, transformer vaults, and transport vehicles to be marked, (check regulations, 40 C F R 761, for details) CAUTION PCBs A ove omwonmomoiconoonwior* eou^Q #eooi nowOfcn one pose * occordones w*n US imwonmomot fcoioceon grey RoufonenidOCRToiI Puposo *Oo*W On comoct mo noorosiU S CPa 0*e n coso or ocodoni se cons* toe two U S Coom <*0*0 NOIOTOI pon# Cent* 600 434 6603 Ao Concoct _____ .. To* NO ______ _______________ 1 NV 0 1 1 3 8 6 CAUTION -- CONUM RMmom ooraSM. womuton C0KTm1CTonOcSToIWiiMuOnNtMoMTM $ 710638 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Monsanto material sa fety data PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES C a rt 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, state, and local regulafions. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES ' Ingestion: Consult a physician. Do not induce vomiting or give any oily laxatives. NO TE TO P H Y S IC IA N -- If large amounts are ingested, gastric lavage is suggested. Skin: If liquid or solid P C B s are splashed or spilled on skin, contaminated clothing should be removed and the skin washed thoroughly with soap and water. N O T E TO P H Y SI C IA N -- Hot P C B s m ay cause thermal bums. By-- : Eye s should be irrigated immediately with copious quantities of running water for at least 15 minutes if liquid or solid P C B s get into them. A petrolatum-based opthalmic ointment may be applied to the eye to relieve the irritating effects of P C Bs. Inhalation: Rem ove to fresh air. If skin rash or respiratory irritation persists, consult a physician. N O T E T O P H Y S IC IA N -- If electrical equipment arcs over, P C B s or other chlorinated hydrocarbon dielectric fluids may decom pose to produce H Q , hydrochloric acid, a respiratory irritant. OCCUPATIONAL CONTROL PROCEDURES Eya Protactlon: W ear chemical splash go ggles and have eye baths available where there is significant potential for eye contact. Skin Protactlon: W ear appropriate protective clothing and chemical resistant gloves to prevent skin contact. Consult glove manufacturer to determine appropriate type glove for given application. W ear chemical goggles, face shield, and chemical resistant clothing such a s a rubber apron when splashing is likely. W ash immediately if skin is contaminated. Rem ove contaminated clothing promptly and launder before reuse. Clean protective equipment before reuse. Provide a safety shower at any location where skin contact can occur. W ash thoroughly after handling. Raapiratory Protactlon: ATTENTION! Repeated or prolonged contact may cause chioracne in some people. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. U se N IO SH /M SH A approved equipment when air borne exposure limits are exceeded. Full facepiece equipment is recommended and. if used, replaces need for face shield and/or chemical splash goggles. Con sult respirator manufacturer to determine the type of equipment for a given appli cation. The respirator use limitations specified by N IO SH /M SH A or the manufac turer must be observed. High airborne concentrations m ay require use of self- $ Q Ventilation: contained breathing apparatus or supplied air respirator. Respiratory protection program s must be in compliance with 29 C F R Part 1910.134. Provide natural or mechanical ventilation to control exposure levels below air > tu Alitom e borne exposure limits (see below). If practical, use local mechanical exhaust ven tilation at sources of air contamination such a s open process equipment. < Exposure Umita: Chlorinated biphenyl (approximately 42 % chlorine) W O S H A PEL: 1 mg/m1 8-hour time-weighted average Skin* A C Q IH TLV: 1 mg/m1 8-hour time-weighted average Skin* < 2 mg/m1 short-term exposure limit - Skin* E UJ ' Skin notation moons that skin absorption of this matara! may add to tha ovaran axposura. Avoid skin contact H (OCCUPATIONAL CONTROL PROCEDURES continuad on paga 3) NV 011367 710639 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Monsanto m a t er ia l sa f e t y data Page 3 of 6 OCCUPATIONAL CONTROL PROCEDURES (eontlnutd)_______________ Airborne Expoaun Limit* (Continued): Chlorinated biphenyl (approximately 5 4 % chlorine) O S H A PEL: 0.5 mg/m5 8-hour time-weighted average * Skin* A C G IH TLV: 0.5 mg/mJ 8-hour time-weighted average Skin* 1 mg/m1 short-term exposure limit Skin* Skin notation moans that skin absorption of this matonoi may abb to tha overall axposura. Avoib skin contact. FIRE PROTECTION INFORMATION F in and . Exploalon: P C B s are fire-resistant com pounds. They m ay decom pose to form CO . C 0 2, HCI, phenolics, aldehydes and other toxic com bustion products under severe conditions such a s exposure to flame or hot surfaces. At temperatures in the range of 600-650C in the presence of excess of oxy gen P C B s m ay form polychlorinated dibenzofurans (P C D F s). Laboratory studies under similar conditions have demonstrated that P C B s do not produce polychlo rinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCO O s). P C B s in electrical equipment have been reportsd to produce both chlorinated di oxins (P C O O s) and furans (P C O F s) during fire situations. These com bustion pro ducts m ay result all. or in part, from n o n -P C B com ponents of the dielectric fluids or other com busted 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. Federal regulations require all P C B transformers to be registered with fire response personnel. If a P C B transformer is involved in a fire-related incident, the owner of the trans former m ay be required to report the incident. Consult and follow appropriate fe deral, state, and local regulations. REACTIVITY DATA____________ P C B s are very stabler fire-resistant com pounds. HEALTH EFFECTS SUMMARY Skin Contact: P C B s can be absorbed through intact skin. Local action on skin is sim ilar to that of com m on organic solvents where contact leads to removal of natural fats and oils with subsequent drying and cracking of the skin. A potential exists for contracting chloracne. Eye Contact: The liquid products and their vapors are moderately irritating to eye tissues. Ingoation: The acute oral toxicities of the undiluted com pounds are: LOso rats-- 8.65 gm /kg for 4 2 % chlorinated, and 11.9 gm /kg for 5 4 % chlorinated-- "slightly toxic." Inhalation: Anim al experiments of varying duration and at different air concentrations show that for similar exposure conditions, the 5 4 % chlorinated material produces more liver injury than the 4 2 % chlorinated material. t (HEALTH EFFECTS SUMMARY continuab on page 4) NEV 01138b 710640 Monsanto material sa fety data ___________ Pg, 40<6 HEALTH EFFECTS SUMMARY (continued) ___________________ ___ Othw. Thar* a rt lltaratura reports that P C B s can impair reproductive functions in mon key. The National Cancer Institute performed a study In 1977 using Arocior 1254 with both sexes of rats. N C I stated that the PCB, Arocior 1254, w as not carcino genic under the conditions of their bioassay. There is sufficient evidence in the scientific literature to conclude that Arocior 1260 can cause liver cancer when fed to rodents at high doses. Simitar experiments with less chlorinated P C B products have produced negative or equivocal results. The consistent finding in animal studies is that P C B s produce liver injury following 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. Num erous epidemiological studies of humans, both occupationally exposed and non-worker environmentally exposed populations, have not demonstrated any causal relationship between P C B exposures and chronic human illnesses such as cancer or neurological or cardiovascular effects. P C B s can cause dermatological symptoms; however, these are reversible upon removal of exposure source. P C B s are identified as hazardous chemicals under criteria of the O S H A Hazard Com munication Standard (29 C F R Part 1910.1200). P C B s have been listed in the Interna tional Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Monographs (1967)-Group 2A and in the National Toxicology Program (NTP) Annual Report on Carcinogens (Fourth). PHYSICAL DATA pR O P ER T IE S O F SE L E C T E D A RO C LQ RS* PROPERTY 101 1221 1232 1242 1246 Color (APHA) 40 100 100 100 100 Physical state mobile oil mobile oU mobile oil mobile oil mobile oil Stability Density (Ib/gal 25*C) Specific gravity x/15.5*C Distillation range CC) Acidity mg KOH/g, maximum Fire point (*C) Rash point (*C) Va(mpmorHpgr(ess1u0r0e*F) Viscosity (SSeacy.b<oit1U0n0i*vF.) (centistokes) ~ N A - HoT A vw lb* inert 11.40 inert 9.85 inert 10.55 inert 11.50 inert 12.04 1.36-1.37 x-25* 323-356 1.16-1.19 x-25* 275-320 1.27-1.28 x-25* 290-325 1.30-1.39 x-25* 325-366 1.40-1.41 x-65* 340-375 .010 .014 .014 .015 .010 pru----iouommin--e-ai-l-y-to 170 NA 176 141-150 NA 238 152-154 0.005 none to boiling point 176-180 0.001 none to Downg point 193-196 0.00037 71-61 13-16 38-41 3.6-4.6 44-51 S.5-7.7 62-92 16-19 185-240 42-52 1254 100 viscous liquid inert 12.62 1260 150 sticky resin inert 13.50 1.49-1.50 x-65* 365-390 1.55-1.56 x-90* 385-420 .010 .014 none to boiling point non 0.00006 none to boiling point non NA 1600-2500 -- 390-540 NEV 01139 710641 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA PolychlorinMted Biphenyls (PCBs) Monsanto m a t er ia l s a f e t y data SPILL LEAK * DISPOSAL INFORMATION Page 5 of 6 Cleanup and diapoaal of liquid P C B a and other P C B itema a rt atrictty regulated by the federal govern ment. The regulations are found at 40 C F R Part 761. Coneult these regulations a s well a s applicable state and local regulations prior to any disposal of P C B s, P C B items, or PCB-contam inated Items. If P C B s 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. L o ss to sewer system s, navigable waterways and stream s should be prevented. Spills/leaks should be removed promptly by m eans of absorptive material, such a s sawdust, vermiculite, dry sand, day, dirt or other sim ilar materials, or trapped and re moved by pum ping or other suitable m eans (traps, drip-pans, trays, etc.). Personnel entering the spill or leak area should be furnished with appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing a s needed. Se e Occupational Control Procedures section of this M S O S . Personnel trainedjn the emergency procedures and protected against the attendant hazards should shut off sources of P C 8 s, dean up spills, control and repair leaks and fight fires in P C 8 areas. All w astes and residues containing P C B s (e.g., wiping cloths, absorbent material, used disposable protective gloves, clothing, etc.) should be collected, placed in proper containers, marked and dis posed of in the manner prescribed by E P A regulations (40 C F R Part 761) and applicable state and local regulations. Various federal, state and local regulations m ay require immediate reporting of P C B spills and m ay also define spill dean-up levels. Consult your attorney or appropriate regulatory offidals for infor mation relating to spill reporting and spill dean-up. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION_________ _____________________ Care should be taken to prevent entry of P C 8 s into the environment through s p is , leakage, use, vapori zation or d isposal of liquids or solids. P C B s can accum ulate in the environment and can adversely affect som e anim als and aquatic Ufa. In general, P C B s have low solubility in water, are strongly bound to soils and sedim ents, and are slowly degraded by natural processes in the environment. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS____________________________________ _ Poiychlorinatod Blpfm iyit For regulatory purposes under the Toxic Substances Control Act the term "P C B s " refers to a chem ical substance limited to t ie biphenyl molecule that h as been chlorinated to varying degrees or any com bi nation of su b sta n ce * which contain such substance (40 C F R Part 761). Chem icaly, commercial P C 8 e are defined a s a series of technical mixtures, consisting of many isomers and com pounds that vary from mobile otfy Squids to white crystalline solids and hard non-crystaffine resins. Technical products vary in composition, in the degree of chlorination and possibly accordtog to batch. The mixtures generally used contain an average of 3 atom s of chlorine per molecule (4 2% chlorine) to 5 atom s of chlorine per molecule (5 4 % chlorine). They are used a s com ponents of dielectric fluids in transform ers and capacitors. Prior to 1972, P C B applications included heat transfer media, hydraulic and other industrial fluids, plasticizers, carbonless paper, paints, inks and adhesives. In 1972 M onsanto restricted sale s of P C B s to applications involving only d o se d electrical system s (transformers and capacitors). In 1977 all manufacturing and sale s were voluntarily terminated. In 1979 E P A restricted the manufacture, processing, use, and distribution of P C B s to specifically exempted and authorized activities. NEV 011390 710642 Monsanto MATERIAL SAFETY DATA po 6 oi 6 PATE: 10/1/86____________________ SUPERSEDES: AH prior to 10/1/88 FO R A D D IT IO N A L N O N -E M E R G E N C Y IN FO RM A TIO N . CO N TA CT: John H. Craddock Product & Environmental Safety Director Paul R. Michael Product & Environmental Safety Manager Environmental Policy Staff Monsanto Com pany 800 North Lindbergh Boulevard St. Louis, Missouri 63167 (314)694-4764 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA Polychlorinated Biphenyl* (PCBs) NEV 011391 NM ; Aftougft tw Mom taion id racnmmandadcna at torti (harainaAv "W ow nlon*) ara praaanM In good t tt i id bafowad to ba eonad aa of dm haraol, Monaanto Company mafcaa no rapraaanratona aa B tw oompManaaa or accuracy twraol. Wormaaon a aucplad upon tw oondtaon as Sia paraona rtcaM ng -- na wH mafca W r gum daMnraiador aa ip Sa ad MUd y ter f i r purpoaaa pnor to uaa. m no avant Monaarao Company ba raaponaMa tar oamagaa of any namra wtiaiaoanar raauMng Som tha uaa o f raianca upon WorniaHon. NO REPRESEN TATIO N S O R W ARRAN TCS. EITHER E X P R E SS O R SMPUED. O P MERCHANTASSJTY, FTTNESS POP A PARTICULAR PU R PO SE O R OP ANY OTHER NATURE A RE MADE HEREUNOER WITH R E SP E C T TO WPOn M ATION OR THE PROOUCT TO W HICH WTOOMATION R EFERS. _________________ ._____________________ __________ 710643 Monsanto MATERIAL SAFETY DATA Page 1 of 6 m a t e r ia l SAFETY DATA, PotycMorinatod Biphenyls (PCBs) MONSANTO PRODUCT NAME BPipohlyecnhyllosri(nPaCteBds) MONSANTO COMPANY 800 N. LIN D B E R G H BLVD. ST. LO U IS, M O 63167 Emergency Phono No. (Coll Colloct) 314-694-1000 Date: 10/88______________ PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION________________________________ _ _ Synonym s: PCBs Chlorodiphenyl (__ % Cl) Chlorinated biphenyl Polychlorinated biphenyl Chlorinated biphenyls (approx___ % Cl) Trade Nomoo/ Common Nomoo: Arodor1 Series 1016,1221,1232,1242,1248,1254,1260 Therminol1 F R Series P Y R A N O L *2 and IN E R T E E N 3 are tradem arks for commonly used dielectric fluids that m ay have contained varying am ounts of P C B s a s well a s other com ponents including chlorinated benzenes. A S K A R E L - Generic nam e for a broad cla ss of fire-resistant synthetic chlorinated hydrocarbons and mixtures used a s dielectric fluids that commonly contained about 30-70% P C B s. Som e A S K A R E L fluids contained 9 9 % or greater P C B s and som e contained no P C B s. This list of trade nam es is representative of several commonly used M onsanto products (or products formulated with M onsanto products). Other trademarked P C 8 products were marketed by Monsanto and other manufacturers. P C B s were also manufactured and sold by several European and Japanese com panies. Contact the manufacturer of the trademarked product if not in this listing, to determine if the formulation contained P C B s. 91 R cQ iU ffid tradsmark of Monsanto Company ** R sgistsrsd tradsmarfc of Gansral Bactric Company ^ rW gm m rwQ v M O m W K Of W W O n Q n O U M c N G u lC U X p O fW O n C A S No.'o: 001336363, 053469219, 021672296.01109769, 011096825 and others WARNING STATEMENTS_______________________________ Federal regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act require P C B s, P C B items, storage areas, transformer vaults, and transport vehicles to be marked, (check regulations, 40 C F R 761, for details) CPACUTBIOsN NEV 016451 P L A IN T IF F S \i E X H IB IT 1 I* 3 5 Reguioeon40CTft76i for Onposoi Mowwoeon *US EPA * in com of ocooenc or 10* coi to* Pee 6m US Cook Guor6d00No4o2o4n-6o6i 0R2i pense Censer ATelslonCoon_co__ct________________________________________________i I CAUTION -- CONIMW 1 Kh I for m(toamMjeoOaOnPoOMU*LIpmeiuymu m im l CONTTACT i n ORWRONMDffl I FR0TICTNM tfNCT j 715703 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Monsanto MATERIAL SAFETY DATA PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES Page 2 of 6 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, state, and local regulations. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES In g e st io n : Consult a physician. Do not induce vomiting or give any oily laxatives. NOTE TO PH YSICIA N -- If large amounts are ingested, gastric lavage is suggested. S k in : If liquid or solid P C B s are splashed or spilled on skin, contaminated clothing should be removed and the skin washed thoroughly with soap and water. NOTE TO PH YSI CIAN-- Hot P C B s may cause thermal bums. Eyes: Eyes should be irrigated immediately with copious quantities of running water for at least 15 minutes if liquid or solid P C B s get into them. A petrolatum-based opthalmic ointment may be applied to the eye to relieve the irritating effects of PCBs. In h a lstio n : Remove to fresh air. If skin rash or respiratory irritation persists, consult a physician. NO TE TO P H Y SIC IA N -- If electrical equipment arcs over, P C B s or other chlorinated hydrocarbon dielectric fluids may decompose to produce HCI, hydrochloric acid, a respiratory irritant. OCCUPATIONAL CONTROL PROCEDURES " E ye Protection: Wear chemical splash goggles and have eye baths available where there is significant potential for eye contact. S k in Protection: Wear appropriate protective clothing and chemical resistant gloves to prevent skin contact. Consult glove manufacturer to determine appropriate type glove for given application. Wear chemical goggles, face shield, and chemical resistant clothing such as a rubber apron 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. W ash thoroughly after handling. R e sp ira to ry Protection: ATTENTION! Repeated or prolonged contact may cause chloracne in some people. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Use N IO SH /M SH A approved equipment when air borne exposure limits are exceeded. Full facepiece equipment is recommended and, if used, replaces need for face shield and/or chemical splash goggles. Con sult respirator manufacturer to determine the type of equipment for a given appli cation. The respirator use limitations specified by N IO SH /M SH A or the manufac turer must be observed. High airborne concentrations may require use of selfcontained breathing apparatus or supplied air respirator. Respiratory protection programs must be in compliance with 29 C F R Part 1910.134. Ventilation: Provide natural or mechanical ventilation to control exposure levels below air borne exposure limits (see below). If practical, use local mechanical exhaust ven tilation at sources of air contamination such as open process equipment. A irb o rn e E x p o su re Lim its: Chlorinated biphenyl (approximately 42 % chlorine) O S H A PEL: 1 mg/m5 8-hour time-weighted average Skin* A C Q IH TLV: 1 mg/m3 8-hour time-weighted average Skin* 2 mg/m* short-term exposure limit - Skin* *Skin notation means that skin absorption of this material may add to the overall exposure. Avoid skin contact. (OCCUPATIONAL CONTROL PROCEDURES continued on page 3) NEV 016452 715704 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA Poiycmorinatea ttipnenyis (hubs) Monsanto material safety data_______________ page3oi OCCUPATIONAL CONTROL PROCEDURES (continued)______________ Airborne Exposure Limits (Continued): Chlorinated biphenyl (approximately 54% chlorine) O SH A PEL: 0.5 mg/m3 8*hour time-weighted average - Skin* A C G IH TLV: 0.5 mg/m3 8-hour time-weighted average - Skin* 1 mg/m3 short-term exposure limit - Skin* Skin notation means that skin absorption of this material may add to the overall exposure. Avoid skin contact. FIRE PROTECTION INFORMATION Fire and Explosion: P C B s are fire-resistant compounds. They may decompose to form CO , C 0 2> 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 600-650C in the presence of excess of oxy gen P C B s may form polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCD Fs). Laboratory studies under similar conditions have demonstrated that P C B s do not produce polychlo rinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCD D s). P C B s in electrical equipment have been reported to produce both chlorinated di oxins (P C D D s) and furans (P C D F s) during fire situations. These combustion pro ducts 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. Federal regulations require all P C B transformers to be registered with fire response personnel. If a P C B transformer is involved in a fire-related incident, the owner of the trans former may be required to report the incident. Consult and follow appropriate fe deral, state, and local regulations. REACTIVITY DATA____________ P C B s are very stable, fire-resistant compounds. HEALTH EFFECTS SUMMARY Skin Contact: P C B s 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 contracting chloracne. Eye Contact: The liquid products and their vapors are moderately irritating to eye tissues. Ingestion: The acute oral toxicities of the undiluted compounds are: L D sq rats-- 8.65 gm/kg for 4 2 % 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 injury than the 42% chlorinated material. NEV 016453 (HEALTH EFFECTS SUMMARY continued on page 4) 715705 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Monsanto m aterial sa fety data Page 4 of 6 HEALTH EFFECTS SUMMARY (continued)________________________ Other: There are literature reports that P C B s can impair reproductive functions in mon keys. The National Cancer Institute performed a study in 1977 using Aroclor 1254 with both sexes of rats. NCI stated that the PCB, Aroclor 1254, was not carcino genic under the conditions of their bioassay. There is sufficient evidence in the scientific literature to conclude that Aroclor 1260 can cause liver cancer when fed to rodents at high doses. Similar experiments with less chlorinated P C B products have produced negative or equivocal results. The consistent finding in animal studies is that P C B s produce fiver injury following 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 causal relationship between P C B exposures and chronic human illnesses such as cancer or neurological or cardiovascular effects. P C B s can cause dermatological symptoms; however, these are reversible upon removal of exposure source. P C B s are identified as hazardous chemicals under criteria of the O SH A Hazard Com munication Standard (29 C F R Part 1910.1200). P C B s have been listed in the Interna tional Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Monographs (1987)-Group 2A and in the National Toxicology Program (NTP) Annual Report on Carcinogens (Fourth). PHYSICAL DATA P R O P E R T IE S O F SEL EC T EO A R O C LO R S* PROPERTY 1016 1221 1232 1242 1248 Color (APHA) 40 100 100 100 100 Physical state mobile oil mobile oil mobile oil mobile oil mobile oil Stability Density (lb/gal 25*0 Specific gravity x/15.5C Distillation range (C) Acidity mg KOH/g, f maximum Z Fire point 5 cc) - Rash point u (C) L C Vapor pressure C (mmHg @ 100T) - Viscosity i (Saybott Univ. C Sec. @ 100F) l- (centistokes) 3NA--Not Available inert 11.40 inert 9.85 inert 10.55 inert 11.50 inert 12.04 1.36-1.37 x-25* 323-356 1.18-1.19 x-25* 275-320 1.27-1.28 x*25# 290-325 1.30-1.39 x-25 325-366 1.40-1.41 x-65* 340-375 .010 .014 .014 .015 .010 noneto boiling point 170 NA 176 141-150 NA 238 152-154 0.005 none to boiling point 176-180 0.001 noneto boiling point 193-196 0.00037 71-81 13-16 38-41 3.6-4.6 44-51 S.S-7.7 82-92 16-19 185-240 42-52 1254 100 viscous liquid inert 12.82 1260 150 sticky resin inert 13.50 1.49-1.50 x-65 365-390 1.55-1.56 x-90 ,, 385-420 .010 .014 none to boiling point none 0.00006 none to boiling point none NA 1800-2500 -- 390-540 NV 0 1 6 4 5 4 715706 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) MonSantQMATERIAL SAFETY DATA SPILL, LEAK & DISPOSAL INFORMATION Page 5 of 6 Cleanup and disposal of liquid P C B s and other P C B items are strictly regulated by the federal govern ment. The regulations are found at 40 C F R Part 761. Consult these regulations a s well a s applicable state and local regulations prior to any disposal of PCBs, P C B items, or PCB-contam inated items. If P C B s 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 stream s should be prevented. Spills/leaks should be removed promptly by m eans of absorptive material, such as sawdust, vermiculite, dry sand, clay, dirt or other similar materials, or trapped and re moved by pumping or other suitable m eans (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 M S D S . Personnel trained in the emergency procedures and protected against the attendant hazards should shut off sources of PCBs, clean up spills, control and repair leaks and fight fires in P C B areas. All wastes and residues containing P C B s (e.g., wiping cloths, absorbent material, used disposable protective gloves, clothing, etc.) should be collected, placed in proper containers, marked and dis posed of in the manner prescribed by E P A regulations (40 C F R Part 761) and applicable state and local regulations. Various federal, state and local regulations may require immediate reporting of P C B spills and may also define spill clean-up levels. Consult your attorney or appropriate regulatory officials for infor mation relating to spill reporting and spill clean-up. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION__________ ____________________ Care should be taken to prevent entry of P C B s into the environment through spills, leakage, use, vapori zation or disposal of liquids or solids. P C B s can accumulate in the environment and can adversely affect som e anim als and aquatic life. In general, P C B s have low solubility in water, are strongly bound to soils and sediments, and are slowly degraded by natural processes in the environment. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS____________________ ________ _______ Polychlorinated Biphenyl* For regulatory purposes, under the Toxic Substances Control Act the term "P C B s " refers to a chemical substance limited to the biphenyl molecule that has been chlorinated to varying degrees or any combi nation of substances which contain such substance (40 C F R Part 761). Chemically, commercial P C B s 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 a s components of dielectric fluids in transformers and capacitors. Prior to 1972, P C B applications included heat transfer media, hydraulic and other industrial fluids, plasticizers, carbonless paper, paints, inks and adhesives. In 1972 Monsanto restricted sales of P C B s to applications involving only closed electrical system s (transformers and capacitors). In 1977 all manufacturing and sales were voluntarily terminated. In 1979 EP A restricted the manufacture, processing, use, and distribution of P C B s to specifically exempted and authorized activities. N6V 016455 715707 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA _____________ Piae6ol 6 DATE: Issued 10/1/88 - reprinted 10-92 _____________ SUPERSEDES: All prior to 10/1/88 FOR A D D IT IO N A L N O N -E M E R G E N C Y INFORMATION, CONTACT: John H. Craddock Product & Environmental Safety Director Gary W. M appes Product & Environmental Safety Manager Environmental Policy Staff Monsanto Company 600 North Lindbergh Boulevard St. Louis, Missouri 63167 (314)694-4764 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) NEV 016456 M o t* Attwjgh the Mormadon and raoommandadone sot torti (haraM tar -tntamadon-) a n pwaan ad in good M h and bodoved to ba comet aa ot tha data ham *. Monaanto Company makes no rapiaaaniadona aa to tie iomp lita n iii or accuracy ttiaraol. Wormadon is aupplad upon the oondMon dial tie persona recsMng same a * make diet o m i dstamtnadon as to ito auMaMty tor thatrpwpoaaa prior to uaa. di no event wH Monaanto Company ba raaponaibio tor damaeaa oiany n a a n whatsoever roaUdng from the uae of or reliance upon Intormadcn. NO REPRESENTATIO NS O R W ARRANTIES, EITHER E X P R E SS O R M PU ED . OP MERCHANTABILITY, FITN ESS FOR A PARTICULAR PU RPO SE O R OP ANY OTHER NATURE A RE MADE HEREUNDER WITH R ESPEC T TO INFORMATION OR THE PRODUCT TO W HICH INFORMATION R EFERS. ________ 715708