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PAGE 1 OF 4 Monsanto material safety data ooo NOTE: NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE AS TO THE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDA TIONS HEREIN. SEE PAGE 4 FOR CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH OATA ARE FURNISHEO mr. ' muwilusw w s MONSANTO PRODUCT NAME POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS - PCB's* *Sm page 4 for definition end note* MONSANTO COMPANY 800 N. LINDBERGH BLVD ST. LOUIS, MO. 63166 EMERGENCY PHONE NO (CALL COLLECT! (514) 694-1000 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Synonyms Trade Names (Commonly used Monsanto products) o o PCS'* Chlorodipheny 1 < 4 Cl) Chlorinated biphenyl Polychlorinated biphenyl Chlorinated biphenyls (approx. __ % Cl) Askarel** w 0Aroclor*1 Series 1016, 1221," 1722, 1742, 1240, 12S4, 1260 pyranol*1 Series XnerteenP* series 9 Therm!nol*1 FR Series A See page 4 for notat CAS No. 00 1336363 , 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.*) o o THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS PCB CAPAcrroRtsi | CAUTION mmPCBs^ ft FOR MOW tMSFOSAL MFMM4TI0M 1 | CONTACT U $ EHVMONMCOTAl J | MQUCTJ0* AKNCT 1 l----------- ------------------------------- --- EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES </> CO Ingestion - Consult s physician. Do not induce vomiting or give any oily laxatives. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN - If large amounts ingested gastric lsvage is suggested. 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 PHYSICIAN - Hot PCB's may cause thermal bums. Eyes - Eyes should be irrigated immediately with copious quantities of running water for at least IS minutes if liquid or solid PCB's get into the*. A petroleum-based s > m-l 2 > i- opthalmic ointment may be applied to the eye to relieve the irritating effects of PC's. co > Inhalation - Remove to fresh air. If skin rash or respiratory irritation persists, m consult a physician. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN - If electrical equipment arcs over, PCB's 3 or other chlorinated hydrocarbon dielectric fluids may decompose to produce HC1, hydrochloric acid, a respiratory irritant. HONS 002349 G 4048 o> ->I TOWOLDMONOO11647 WATER_PCB-00004763 OOO Monsanto material safety data PAGE 2 Of 4 OCCUPATIONAL CONTROL PROCEDURES Inhalation - Workplace exposure should ba maintained below tha OSHA sight-hour, time-weighted average Threshold Limit Value (TLV). At room temperatures, the hazard oC inhalation is considered slight or absent. Chemical cartridge respirators or gas masks approved for protection against organic vapors are recoasnended in the event of spills or leaks of hot fluids. These will provide good protection up to the concen trations shown on the approval labels and the odor will give ample warning if it cornea through the device. Self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn when PCB's are encountered In an enclosed space. Threshold Limit Value (TLV) - Chlorodiphenyl (42%) 1,0 mg/cu.m. Chlorodiphenyl (S4%) 0.S mg/cu.m. Skin Contact - Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact. Mhere employees may come into direct contact with PCB's, protective clothing impervious to PCB's should be worn. Gloves* boots, overshoes and bib-type aprone that cover the boot tops should be used when necessary. This protsetive equipment should be regularly inspected for defects and to ensure that it is in clean and satisfactory working condition. Contaminated clothing, gloves, etc., should be diepoeed 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. PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS SUMMARY; Skin Contact * Can be absorbed through intact akin. Local action on skin is similar to that of common organic solvents whsre contact leads to-rsmoval of nstural fats and oilt with subsequent drying and cracking of the skin. A potential exists for the contracting of ehloracna. Eve Contact - The liquid products and their vapors are moderately irritating to eye tissues. Ingestion - Hie scute oral toxicitits of the undiluted compounds are: LDso rats 8.65 gm/kg for 42% chlorinated, and 11.8 gwAg for 54% chlorinated - "slightly toxic". Inhalation - Animal experiment* of varying duration and at differant air concentra o tions show that for similar exposure conditions, the 54% chlorinated material produces more liver injury than the 42% chlorinated material. v> c Monsanto sponsored animal feeding studies on Aroclor* 1242, 1254 and 1260. These compounds, fad to both semes of rats, did not produce cancers. Sihsequently, a study reported in the literature with female rats using Aroclor 1260 stated that 1 Aroclor 1260 caused liver cancers. Tha National Cancer Institute performed a study in 1877 using Aroclor 1254 with both sexes of rats. NCI stated that the PCB, Aroclor 1254 was not carcinogenic under the conditions of their bioassay. t The consistent finding in animal studies with PCB's is that they produce liver injury following prolonged and repeated exposure by any routs, If the exposure is of suffici LL ent degree and duration. Liver injury it produced first, and by exposures that are < less than that alleged to cause cancer in rodent*. Therefor*, exposure by all routes CO should bo kept sufficiently low to prevent liver injury. _J < FIRE PROTECTION INFORMATION E HONS 002350 Fire and rx-?J os ion - Chlorodithenyls are essentially non-coohust ible compounds. They < HLay doconposo*"to forr.'. CO, COj, HC1, phenolies and aldehyde* under *evcrc conditions uch as rwoiurc to flame or hot surface*. No phosgene it formed. TOWOLDMONOO11648 WATER_PCB-00004764 page 3 of Monsanto material safety data o O Standard fir* fighting wearing apparal 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. PHYSICAL DATA table I - Properties of Selected ArocloreO pir*rtr Color <0*0 Phjrfleil itui im * obi la on mi 100 oblla on mi too obila all 1141 lit aotllt U 114* 10* gUU *11 m* 1*1 tiacova utility Dfitiitr (Ib/pal 11*0 Opoolflc ftvlty /ll.1*C ftlatillatlon can^ (*C) elm? >4 *0V* RBllRM Mro point ro TllWlltf **>) iMft n.M -*>* m-m * Mat to baUlhf point i-*i lMft Ml l.1**1. m-m all* lMft ii.ii 1.1T-1,1* t-lf* t*l lwt n.M l.>0*1.10 if* mot* .fit Inort 11.*4 1.40*1 Jl nv >**-m .010 inort 11.41 1.40*1.SO 0-0** M-3t* ,*10 in H-a 3)0 tt-l noiiiftf point tMl MM to bolLlbf point 1*4*14* MM tO bol11M paint 1400-2100 lilt 110 titty r*ln Iwit 11.to 1,11*1,S4 i-0* 1*1-06 .*14 Of* to boillnf point - REACTIVITY DATA P^'s are very stable, fire-resistant coeg>ounds. HONS 002351 SPILL, LEAK & DISPOSAL INFORMATION* 1 2 3 If Pa'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 accuuulation of vapors. The spill/leak should be contained. Loss to sewer system, navigable waterways and stream should be prevented. Spills/leeks should be removed promptly by mans of absorptive material, such as sawdust, vemiculite, dry sand, clay, dirt or other similar materials, or trapped and removed by punping or other suitable means (traps, drip-pens, trays, etc.). __ S a Personnel entering the epill or leak area should be furnished with appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing aa needed. ^ Personnel trained in the emergency procedures and protected against the attendant hesards should shut off sources of Pa*T, cl tan up SpiTIs, control end repair leaks and fight first in Pa areas. All wastes and residues containing Pa'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 manner prescribed by EPA regulations (40 CTR 761). Various federal regulations require reporting of Pa spills that 3 > (-- C>O Tmt 3 1) pose a "svbstantial risk" to human health and the environment, 2) enter waterways, drainage system, water courses, shorelines, etc., or 3) the voluse or,extent of the Spill is unknown. 5 As soon as possible, notify the U.S. Coast Guard National Response Center, (800) 424-6802 and the nearest EPA office of such s spill. -r TOWOLDMONOO11649 WATER_PCB-00004765  0 # Monsanto material safety data PAGE 4 OF 4 NOTE # ALTHOUGH THE INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS SET FORTH IN THIS SHEET ARE BELIEVED ^ TO BE CORRECT AS OF THE DATE HEREOF. MONSANTO COMPANY MAKES NO REPRESENTATION AS TO THE COMPLETENESS OR ACCURACY OF SUCH INFORMATION ANO RECOMMENDATIONS a MONSANTO COMPANY SHALL IN NO EVENT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF WHATSOEVER w NATURE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY RESULTING FROM THE PUBLICATION OR USE OF OR RELIANCE A UPON SUCH INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 0 NO WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS OR OF ANY OTHER NATURE WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT OR TO THE INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDA O TIONS HEREIN IS MADE HEREUNDER. O This `orm has been approved by th Occupational Safety and Health Administration aa "equivalent to" o OS HA Form 20 0 *POLYCTLORIMATED BIPHENYLS 0 For regulatory purposes, under the Toxic Substances Control Act the term "PCB's" 0 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 many isomers and compounds that vary from mobile oily liquids to white crystalline solids and hard non* crystal line 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 molecules chlorine per molecule (42% chlorine) to 5 molecules chlorine per molecule (54% chlorine). They are used as dielectric fluids m 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 now specify that non-totally enclosed PCB activities are permittad only if specifically exempted or authorized." (40 CFR 761, see FEDERAL REGISTER, Vol. 44, p. 31514, May 31, 1979) CAS No. 00 1 336363.-For general class of compounds TRADE NAMES **ASKAREL - Generic name for a broad class of fire-resistant synthetic chlorinated hydrocarbons uaed as dislectric fluids. m1 Registered trademark of Monsanto Con?any 2 Registered trademark of General Electric Company J Registered trademark of Westinghouse Electric Corporation MATERIAL SAFETY DATA Monsanto This list of trade names is representative of several eonmonly used Monsanto products (or formulated with Monsanto products). Many other trademarked products were marketed by Monsanto and other chemical manufacturers. PCB's were also manufactured and sold by several European ana Japanese producers. Contact the manufacturer of the trademarked product directly, if not in this listing, to determine if the formulation contained PCB's. DATE September 15, 1" "REVISED SUPERCEDES All prior to 9/15/SD FOR ADDITIONAL NON-EMERGENCY INFORMATION, CONTACT HONS 002352 John H. Craddock, Manager, Product & Environmental Safety Monsanto Industrial Them. Co. 800 North Lmdbergn Boulevard St. Louis, Missouri 63166 <1141 644-4764 TOWOLDMONOO11650 WATER_PCB-00004766