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1 J.TBaker J. T. Baker Chemical Co. September 21, 1981 /u T fr-VA c/ AC PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT BIR-8I7 Mr. Herbert W. Church Purchasing Analyst Bird and Son East Walpole, MA. 02032 Dear Sir: This will acknowledge your request for Material Safety Data Sheet(s). We are pleased to enclose copies of our latest available MSDS for the following: Product Pyridine Methylene Chloride Trichloroethylene Xylenes Based on data assembled from reference sources and experience with the product, it has been determined that an MSDS is not required for the indicated chemical(s) due to relatively low hazard rating(s). Product At this time an MSDS has not yet been completed for the following. They will be forwarded to you as soon as available. Product It is the users responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for the adoption of safety precautions as may be necessary. We reserve the right to revise or issue new Material Safety Data Sheets from time to time as new technical information becomes available. The user has the responsibility to contact the Company to determine if a sheet has been issued. Cordially, < CTK/bls act. C. T. Kleppinger - Manager Marketing Information Services 222 Red School Lane, Phillipsburg, N.J. 08865 / Telephone (201) 859-2151 BIRD 013202 CHEMICAL NAME J.TBaker MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET J. T. Baker Chemical Co., 222 Red School Lane, Phillipsburg, N.J. 08865 ^i^SECTION;)i:?IDENTIFICATION OF<PRODUCT CHEMICAL NAME Pyridine FORMULA 35H5n v. SYNONYM OR CROSS REFERENCE CAS NO: 110-86.-1 MATERIAL ; BISECTION II ^HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS NATURE OF HAZARD 7V'- f v-5':" 1; iSEOTION HI. .^PHYSICAL DATA e.:Byy- ;/' 'v* BOILING POINT 115.3C. 1 MELTING POINT L VAPOR PRESSURE lOmmHg at 13.2C. 1 SPECIFIC GRAVITY L 0.98 VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1) 2.73 1 PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%) L WATER SOLUBILITY Very soluble 1 EVAPORATION RATE L( =D APPEARANCE Slightly yellow or colorless, liquid; disagreeable odor; sharp taste. ^t:;;^f^;VV^.-\^':V'^ECTiON1vjFiRE.AND;EXPLOSION:;HAZARp'.pATA FLASH POINT (method used) 68F. (closed cup) FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES FLAMMABLE LIMITS V. Lower 1.8% Upper 12.4% UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Flammable liquid. Vapor may travel considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back. Vapor forms explosive mixtures with y "v :; ;-y y^;sECTioNV.,health hazard - ; THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE scu-rat LD50: 1000 mg/kg lethal concentration for rats in air: 4000ppm. orl-rat LD50: 891 mg/kg . - HEALTH HAZARDS Harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Causes irritation. FIRST AID PROCEDURES If inhaled, remove to fresh air. Administer artificial respiration or oxygen as needed. Call a physician. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician. Flush skin with strong soap solution. If swallowed, if conscious, immediately induce vomiting. Call a physician. BIRD 013203 '^SECflONiyi^REACTiyiT^pATAi^^^^ STABILITY UNSTABLE STABLE INCOMPATABILITY (materials to avoid) X CONDITIONS TO AVOID . Heat, sparks, flame. Oxidizing materials. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Highly toxic fumes of cyanide. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION MAY OCCUR WILL NOT OCCUR X CONDITIONS TO AVOID SECTION; VIU.;SPiLllAND,DISPOSAllPROCEDURES SPILLS Absorb spill on paper or vermiculite. Carefully sweep up. Allow to evaporate in fume hood. Burn paper or vermiculite. Wash spill site with strong soap solution. DISPOSAL Mix with a flammable solvent and spray into fire box of an incinerator with afterburner and scrubber providing environmental regulations permit. , S ECT10 NX VIIIH; PROTECTIONHNFORMATION RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (specify type) Self-contained breathing apparatus. VENTILATION LOCAL Preferable MECHANICAL (general) SPECIAL OTHER PROTECTIVE GLOVES Butyl rubber gloves EYE PROTECTION Safety glasses OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Approved working clothes, safety shower, eyebath, plastic coveralls. M; :;-J. SECTION' IX^HANDLINGlAND: STORAGE PRECAUTIONS*: STORAGE & HANDLING Keep in tightly closed container. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. SECTIQN^ |SC EtANEO UsilNFO RMATIO N Avoid breathing vapor. Avoid contact with eves, skin or clothing. Cys/ti Cy Date issued:. Revision:. Approved by. R. M. Mitchell Manager, Quality Assurance The information provided In this Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from our experience and data presented in various technical publications. It is the users responsibility to determine the suitability of this Information for the adoption of safety precautions as may be necessary. We reserve the right to revise Material Safety Data Sheets from time to time a3 new technical information becomes available. The user has the responsibility to contact the company to make sure that the sheet Is the latest one issued. BIRD 013204 CHEMICAL NAME JXBaker MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET CHEMICALS J. T. Baker Chemical Co., 222 Red School Lane, Phillipsburg, N.J. 08865 CHEMICAL NAME Methylene Chloride SECTION 1 . IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT FORMULA CH2a2 SYNONYM OR CROSS REFERENCE DicMoromethane Methylene Bichloride CAS NO: 75-09-2 EPA NO: B137-5254 MATERIAL SECTION II . HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS NATURE OF HAZARD 231 SECTION ill PHYSICAL DATA BOILING POINT ,, 104 F 1 MELTING POINT Freezing Point --143 F VAPOR PRESSURE @22C 380 mmHg VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1) 2.93 1.92 WATER SOLUBILITY Soluble in about 50 parts water APPEARANCE Colorless liquid; chloroform-like odor. SPECIFIC GRAVITY 1.326 at 20/4C PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%) EVAPORATION RATE ( =1) SECTION IV . FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA FLASH POINT (method used) FLAMMABLE LIMITS Lower 15.5% Upper 66.4% FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES Contact with hot surfaces or naked flame can cause decomposition, with toxic fumes being produced. Methylene Chloride dissolves many plastics and certain rubber products. For this reason, the protective clothing issued tiro porttoc ml let ha rpgcMnt to thic material________ ... UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Forms flammable vapor-air mixtures at about 100C or higher. SECTION V . HEALTH HAZARD THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE 500 ppm A vapor concentration of 2000 ppm may cause anesthesia. *~*^LTH HAZARDS Inhalation will cause loss of consciousness. Vapors are highly irritating to eyes. Symptoms: nausea, dizziness, numbness of fingers, feet and mental confusion._________________________________________________ FIRST AID PROCEDURES |n case Qf contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at (east 15 minutes Call a physician. Rush skin with water. Call a physician. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. Administer oxygen or artificial respiration as necessary BIRD 013205 | SECTION VI . REACTIVITY DATA STABILITY UNSTABLE CONDITIONS TO AVOID nu6a3gtt STABLE X INCOMPATABILITY (materials to avoid) Nitrogen Tetroxide; Oxygen (liquid) HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION MAY OCCUR WILL NOT OCCUR X CONDITIONS TO AVOID SECTION VII . SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES SPILLS Eliminate all sources of ignition. Absorb on sand, earth, or vermiculite. Carefully sweep up and remove. Flush spill area with water. Alternatively use a J. T. Baker Flammable Solvent Spill Cleanup Kit. DISPOSAL Dispose at an approved landfill site providing environmental regulations permit. -X | SECTION VIII . PROTECTION INFORMATION RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (specify type) Air line respirator VENTILATION LOCAL Preferable SPECIAL MECHANICAL (general) OTHER PROTECTIVE GLOVES Rubber gloves EYE PROTECTION Safety glasses; safety goggles. OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Approved working clothes; rubber protective clothing; safety shower; eyebath. SECTION IX . HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS STORAGE & HANDLING Store in a cool, dry, welt-ventilated location. Wash thoroughly after handling SECTION X . MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated breathing of vapor. Use only with adequate ventilation. Date issued: Revision No. & Date Issued: The information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from our experience and data presented In various technical publications. It Is the users responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for the adoption of safety precautions as may be necessary. We reserve the right to revise Material Safety Data Sheets from time to time as new technical information becomes available. The user has the responsibility to contact the company to make sure that the sheet is the latest one Issued. ______ ___ ______ %f| BIRD 013206 CHEMICAL NAME JXBaker MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET CHEMICALS J. T. Baker Chemical Co., 222 Red School Lane, Phillipsburg, N.J. 08865 CHEMICAL NAME SECTION 1 . IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT FORMULA Trichloroethylene CHaCC<2 SYNONYM OR CROSS REFERENCE Trichiaroethene Ethinyl Trichloride Ethylene Trichloride Triclene CAS NO: 79-01-6 EPA NO: MATERIAL SECTION 1| HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS NATURE OF HAZARD SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA BOILING POINT 87.0C (188F) VAPOR PRESSURE 19.9mm Ha @ 0C VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1) 4.53 MELTING POINT -73C SPECIFIC GRAVITY 20/4C (water=1) 1.464 PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME {%) WATER SOLUBILITY EVAPORATION RATE 0.1 grams per 100 ml. ( =D APPEARANCE colorless, heavy liquid with chloroform-Jike odor SECTION IV . FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA FLASH POINT (method used) Practically--nonflammable FLAMMABLE LIMITS | Lower | 12.8% FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA_______________________________________________________________________________________________ SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES Upper 90% UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD vapor may decompose into toxic or corrosive substances at high temperatures SECTION V . HEALTH HAZARD THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE lOOppm HEALTH HAZARDS Harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Causes irritation. FIRST AID PROCEDURES If inhaled, remove to fresh air. Administer oxygen or artificial respiration as needed. Call a physician. If swallowed, if conscious, immediately induce vomiting. Call a physician. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. For eyes, call a physician. BIRD 013207 SECTION VI . REACTIVITY DATA STABILITY UNSTABLE CONDITIONS TO AVOID STABLE X INCOMPATABILITY (materials to avoid) HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Corrosive acid fumes HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION MAY OCCUR WILL NOT OCCUR CONDITIONS TO AVOID SECTION VII . SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES Absorb on paper or vermiculite. Evaporate in a hood. Burn paper or vermictdite. Flush spill area with water. Alternatively use J.T.Baker Flammable Solvent Spill Cleanup Kit (Product No. 4437) DISPOSAL Purify contaminated liquids by distillation and reuse pure distillate SECTION VIII . PROTECTION INFORMATION RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (specify type) self-contained breathinr1 aoDaratus VENTILATION LOCAL Preferable MECHANICAL (general) SPECIAL OTHER PROTECTIVE GLOVES EYE PROTECTION Rubber gloves Safety glasses OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Approved working clothes, safety shower, eye wash SECTION IX . HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS STORAGE & HANDLING Keep in tightly closed container. Wash thoroughly after handling. SECTION X . MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Avoid breathing vapor. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Use with adequate ventilation. ate Issued: 3/z//to Approved by Revision No. & Date Issued: The Information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from our experience and data presented in various technical publications. It is the users responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for the adoption of safety precautions as may be necessary. We reserve the right to revise Material Safety Data Sheets from time to time as new technical information becomes available. The user has the responsibility to contact the company to make sure that the sheet is the latest one issued. i*t*n tv/vrtA _ --v <"iv CHEMICAL NAME J.T.Baker MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET CHEMICALS J. T. Baker Chemical Co., 222 Red School Lane, Phillipsburg, N.J. 08865 CHEMICAL NAME Xylenes SECTION 1 . IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT FORMULA C6H4{CH3)2 SYNONYM OR CROSS REFERENCE CAS NO: EPA NO: 1330207 MATERIAL SECTION II . HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS NATURE OF HAZARD Contains some ethylbenzene 391 BOILING POINT SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA MELTING POfNT VAPOR PRESSURE VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1) WATER SOLUBILITY APPEARANCE Insoluble Liquid L SPECIFIC GRAVITY 0.86 PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%) rLEVAPORATION RATE ( =1) SECTION IV . FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA - FLASH POINT (method used) 75F. (cc) FLAMMABLE LIMITS Lower Upper .....................1..................... FIRE EXTINGUISHING MFniA Water spray, alcohol foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD SECTION V . HEALTH HAZARD THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE 100 ppm;435 mg/M orl-rat LDS0: 4300 mg/kg HEALTH HAZARDS Harmful if inhaled. Causes irritation FIRST AID PROCEDURES If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Call a physician. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. For eyes, call a physician. BIRD 013209 SECTION VI . REACTIVITY DATA STABILITY UNSTABLE STABLE INCOMPATABILITY (materials to avoid) X CONDITIONS TO AVOID Heat, sparks, flame. Oxidizing material HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION MAY OCCUR WILL NOT OCCUR X CONDITIONS TO AVOID SECTION VII . SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES SPILLS Eliminate all sources of ignition. Absorb spill on sand, earth or vermiculite. Carefully sweep up and remove. Flush spill area with water. Alternatively use J.T.Baker's Flammable Solvent Clean-Up Kit (Product No. 4437) DISPOSAL Burn above mixture in a furnace if local environmental regulations permit. SECTION VIII . PROTECTION INFORMATION RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (specify type) VENTILATION LOCAL Have all-purpose cannister mask available SPECIAL X MECHANICAL (general) OTHER PROTECTIVE GLOVES Rubber gloves X EYE PROTECTION Face shield OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Approved working clothes SECTION IX . HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS STORAGE & HANDLING Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Keep in tightly closed container. SECTION X . MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Avoid breathing vapor. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Date issued: 2/ffM Revision No. & Date Issued; The information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from our experience and data presented in various technical publications. It Is the users responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for the adoption of safety precautions as may be necessary. We reserve the right to revise Material Safety Data Sheets from time to time as new technical information becomes available. The user has the responsibility to contact the company to make sure that the sheet is the latest one issued. _____ BIRD 013210