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Material Safety Data Sheet From Genium's Reference Collection Genium Publishing Corporation 1145 Catalyn Street Schenectady, NY 12303-1836 USA 1518) 377-8855 GEMUM PUBUSHNQ COflP. No. 312 TRICHLOROETHYLENE (Revision E) Issued: July 1979 Revised: August 1987 SECTION 1. MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION________________________________ MATERIAL NAME: TRICHLOROETHYLENE DESCRIPTION (Origin/Uses): Prepared from rym-tetrachloroethane by way of Eliminating HCI by boiling with lime. Used to manufacture organic chemicals, pharmaceuticals; in degreasing and dry cleaning;' and as a solvent for fats, waxes, rubbers, oils, paints, varnishes, ethers, and cellulose esters. OTHER DESIGNATIONS: Ethylene Trichloride; TCE; Trichloroetheae; 1,1,2-Trichloroethylene; HMIS C2HC13; NIOSH RTECS #KX4550000; CAS #0079-01-6 MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER: Available from several suppliers, including: Dow Chemical USA, 2020 Dow Center, Midland, MI 48640; Telephone: (517) 636-1000; (800) 258-CHEM H2 p1 r1 PPE* R I S COMMENTS: Trichloroethylene is a toxic solvent and a suspected occupational carcinogen. * xct g K 1 3 1 0 SECTION 2. INGREDIENTS AND HAZARDS Trichloroethylene, CAS #0079-01-6; NIOSH RTECS #KX4550000 a ci ]c = c H Cl * The TLV-TWA is set to control subjective complaints such as headache, fatigue, ana irritability. ** The TLV-STEL is set to prevent incoordination and other beginning anesthetic effects from TCE. These levels should provide a wide margin of safety in preventing liver injury. *** The OSHA PEL is 300 ppm for 5 minutes m any 2 hours. % 100 HAZARD DATA * ACGIH Values 1987-88 TLV-TWA*: 50 ppm, 270 mg/m3 , TLV-STEL**: 200 ppm, 1080 mg/m3 OSHA PEL 1986*** 8-Hr TWA: 100 ppm Ceiling: 200 opm NIOSH REL 1986 10-Hr TWA: 25 oom TOXICITY DATA Human, Oral, LD^q: 7 g/kg . Human, InhalationTTCi 6900 mg/m-* (10 Min) Human, Inhalation, TCi160 ppm/ 83 Min Human, Inhalation, TD^: 812 mg/kg SECTION 3. PHYSICAL DATA Boiling Point... 188.6'F (87*C) Vapor Pressure ... 58 Torr at 68'F (20"C) Water Solubility ... Insoluble Vapor Density (Air = 1) ... 4.53 Evaporauon Rate ... Not Listed Specific Gravity ... 1.4649 at 68*F (20*C) Melting Point... -120.64T (-84.8*0 Molecular Weight... 131.40 Grams/Mole Appearance and odor Colorless, nonflammable mobile liquid; sweetish odor like chloroform. COMMENTS: TCE is highly soluble in lipids. A high vapor pressure at room temperature provides the potential for TCE vapors to contaminate use areas. SECTION 4. FTRE AND EXPLOSION DATA LOWER UPPER Flash Point and Method Autoignition Temperature Flammability Limits in Air Not Listed 770*F (410*0 % bv Volume 8% 10.5% EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: TCE has no flash point m a conventional closed tester at room temperature, hut it is moderately flammable at higher temperatures. Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol foam, or other extinguishing agents suitable for the surrounding fire. OSHA Flammability Class (29 CFR 1910.106): Not Regulated UNUSUAL FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARDS: During fire conditions TCE emits highly toxic and irritating fumes, including hydrochloric acid and phosgene. SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in a pressure-demand or another positive-pressure mode. At TCE vapor levels of 300-1000 ppm, fire fighters who lack the proper respiratory equipment may experience incoordination and impaired judgment. DOT Flammability Class (49 CFR 173.115): Not Regulated SECTION 5. REACTIVITY DATA Trichloroethylene is stable. Hazardous polymerization can occur under certain circumstances (see Conditions to Avoid and Comments, below). CHEMICAL INCOMPATIBILITIES include magnesium or aluminum powder, NaOH, KOH, or other strong alkaline materials. Reactions with alkaline materials may lead to the formation of dangerous explosive mixtures of chloroacetylenes. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: When TCE is heated (as in the case with vapor degreasers) or exposed to sunlight, it requires extra stabilization against oxidation, degradation, and polymerization. It is slowly decomposed by light when moist. PRODUCTS OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION include hydrochloric acid and phosgene under certain conditions at elevatea temperatures. COMMENTS: TCE is stable under normal handling and storage conditions, and hazardous polymerization is not expected to occur. However, failure of the stabilizer at elevated temperatures or other extreme conditions may allow polymerization to take place.. CoprnfM o 19H Couub PuUWnt CopmooD. Aay eoamrcal use ar reproduction wmom am puMahefi penman* ta pratabned- DO A 021955 CONFIDFNTTAl No. 312 S/87 TRICHLOROETHYLENE SECTION 6. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION_____________ _________________________ rrtcnloroetnylene is listed as a carcinogen oy the NTP, [ARC, ana OSHA NIOSH recommends that (nchioroetnyiene ae mated as an occupational carcinogen. [ARC carcinogenic results are animid suspect, animal posiuve. and human indefinite. 'SUMMARY OF RISKS: Moderate exposures to TCE cause symptoms similar to those of alcohol inebnauon. Higher concentrations cause narcotic ettects. Ventncuiar fibrillation has been cued as the cause of death following heavy exposures. TCB-induced henato cellular carcinomas have been detected in mice during tests conducted by the National Cancer lnsutute (Chtm A Enq News 54 [April 5, 19t6]:4). Organ systems affected by overexposure to TCE are the central nervous system (euphoria, analgesia, anesthesia), degeneration of the liver and kidneys, (he lungs (tachypnea), heart (arrhythmia) and skin (irritation, vesication, and paralysis of fingers when immersed in liquid TCE). Contact with the liquid defats the skin, causing topical dermauus. Certain people appear to experience synergistic effects from TCE exposure concomitant with exposure to caffeine, alcohol, and other drugs. When combined with alcohol intake, toxic effects are increased and may cause a red. blotchy facial and upper body nsn commonly called'"degreaser's flush." Other reported symptoms of TCE exposure include abnotmai fatigue, headache, irritability, gastnc disturbances, and intolerance to alcohol. Toxic effects from lesung of TCE on humans include hailuctnauon, distorted perception, somnolence general depressed activity), and jaundice. TARGET ORGANS: Respiratory system, central nervous system, heart, liver, kidneys, and skin. PRIMARY ENTRY: Ingesuon, inhalation. skin contact. ACUTE EFFECTS: Headache, vertigo, visual disturbance, tremors, nausea, vomiting, dermauus. dizziness, drowsiness, and imtauon to the eyes, nose, and throat. CHRONIC EFFECTS: None Reported. MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY LONG-TERM EXPOSURE: Diseases of the liver, kidneys, lungs, and central nervous system. FIRST AID: EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes, including under the eyeuds. gently but thoroughly with plenty of tunning water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical help.* SKIN CONTACT: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove and launder contaminated clothing before wearing n again: clean material from snoes and equipment. Get medical help.* INHALATION: Remove vicum to fresh am restore and/or support his breathing as needed. Do nd give adrenalin to the vicum. Get medical help.* INGESTION: Call a poison control center. Never give anything by mouth :o someone who is unconscious or convulsing. A professional decision regarding whether or not to induce vomiting is required. Do not give adrenalin to the victim. Get medical hela* GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE - IN PLANT, PARAMEDIC, COMMUNITY. Get prompt medical assistance for further treatment, observauon, and support after fust aid. COMMENTS: Workers' responses to TCE vary significantly because of many factots. including age, health status, nutnuon, and intake of aicohol. carfeme. and medicines. Do not use these substances before, during, or alter exposure to TCE. If a worrcer displays any of the symptoms of exposure to TCE, thoroughly tnvesugate all the possible contributing factors to determine, if possioie. how much the work environment levels of TCE are responsible. SECTION 7. SPILL. LEAK. AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES SPIT 1.1.F.AK: Inform safety personnel ot any tncnloroethylene spul or teak ana evacuate me area :or iarge spuis. Cleanup personnel must use resptraiory and liquid contact protecuon. Adequate ventilauon must be provtaed. Confine the sptiled TCE 'xi as small an area as possible. Do not allow it to run otf to sewers or open waterways. Pick up spuied TCE with a vacuum cleaner or an absorbent such as vermiculite. DISPOSAL: Consider reclamation, recycling, or destruction rather than disoosal in a landfill. Trichloroethylene is designated as a hazardous substance by the EPA (40 CFR 116.4). Trichloroethylene is reported in the 1983 EPA TSCA Inventory. EPA Hazardous Waste Number (40 CFR 261.33/: U228 EPA Reportable Quantity (40 CFR 117.3): 1000 lbs (454 kgs) Aquatic Toxicity Rating, TLm 96: Not Listed_____________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 8. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION GOGGLES: Always wear protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles. Follow the eye and face protecuon guidelines of 29 CFR 1910.133. GLOVES: Wear impervious gloves. RESPIRATOR: Use a NIOSH-approved respirator per the NIOSH Guide to Chemical Hazards (Genium ref. 88) for the maximum-use concentrations and/or the exposure limits cued in secuon 2. Follow the respirator guidelines in 29 CFR 1910.134. Any detectable concentrauon of TCE requires an SCBA, full facepiece, and pressuie-demand/posuive-pressure modes. WARNING. Air-punfying respirators will nQi protect workers from oxygendeficient atmospheres. OTHER EQUIPMENT: Wear rubber boots, aprons, and other suitable body protecuon appropriate to the existing work environment. VENTILATION: Install and operate general and local exhaust venulation systems of sufficient power to maintain airborne conccntrauons of TCE below the OSHA PEL standards cued in secuon 2. SAFETY STATIONS: Make eyewash stations, washing factiiues. and safety showers available in areas of use and handling-. Contact ienses pose a special hazard: soft lenses mav absorb irritants, and all lenses concentrate them. OTHER SPECIAL MODIFICATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE: Because of the unresolved controversy about the carcinogenic status of TCE, all existing personal protecuve equipment and engineering technology should be used to prevent any possibility of worker contact with this material. COMMENTS: Practice good personal hygiene. Keep material off of your clothes and equipment Avoid transfer of material from hands to mouth while eaung, drinking, or smoking. Adhere to the sanitation requirements of 29 CFR 1910.141 and 29 CFR 1910.142._________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _ 1 SECTION 9. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND COMMENTS STORAGE SEGREGATION: Prevent TCE from coming into contact with strong caustics such as NaOH; KOH; chemically active metal like Ba, Li, Na, Mg, Ti; and powdered aluminum or magnesium in acidic solutions. SPECIAL HANDLING/ STORAGE: Store this material in a cool, dry, we11-ventilated area. Avoid elevated temperatures because products of toxic and corrosive decomposition from TCE may form. Monitor the level of any stabilizer component that may be added to the TCE. (Consult the technical data from the supplier to determine the specifics of any added stabilizer.) If applicable, follow the supplier's recommendation concerning proper rotation of stock, shelf-life requirements, and levels of stabilizers. ENGINEERING CONTROLS IN THE WORKPLACE: Avoid collecting aluminum fines (very small particles) or chips in a TCE vaoor degreaser. Monitor TCE stabilizer levels regularly. Only trained personnel should operate vaoor degreasers. TRANSPORTATION DATA (per 49 CFR 172.101-2): DOT Hazard Class: ORM-A IMO Label: SL Andrew's Cross (X)* DOT ID No. UN1710 DOT Shipping Name: Trichloroethylene IMO Class: 6.1 DOT Label: None * Harmful - Stow away from foodstuffs (IMO Label, Materials of Class 6.1 Packaging Group ill). References: 1-9, 12, 14, 21. 73, 87-94. PI J-Cgements as id the suitability at information herein for nurchasers oureosa arc necessanlv purchasers rooonsibihtv Therctore, although reasonaote care -.as bees takes is the sreoamion of such information. Gemum Publishing Com extends no warranties, maxes no learesenunons ana assumes no resnonsiDiluy as 'o tie accuracy or auiuoiiilv of such information for aoplicauon to purchasers ..-.tended purposes or tor consequences ot ns use. Copyright C 1987 Centura Publishing Corpormooa. Any coamercul uk cr reproautuoa wm&mu t&c puMatert permunan a prorubtied Approvals C ItCLflbCCb Indust. Hygiene.-Safety ^ Medical Review j/. Copyright August 1, 1987 'JhiliLL DO A 021956 CONFTDFNTTA1