OMEGA ENGINEERING INC. -- PU100 -- 8010-00N047936
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:PU100 MSDS Date:09/01/1985 FSC:8010 NIIN:00N047936 === Responsible Party === Company Name:OMEGA ENGINEERING INC. Address:ONE OMEGA DR Box:4047 City:STAMFORD State:CT ZIP:06907 Country:US Info Phone Num:203-359-1660 Emergency Phone Num:203-359-1660 CAGE:29907 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:OMEGA ENGINEERING INC. Address:ONE OMEGA DRIVE Box:4047 City:STAMFORD State:CT ZIP:06907-0047 Country:US Phone:203-359-1660 CAGE:29907 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:XYLENE CAS:1330-20-7 RTECS #:ZE2100000 OSHA PEL:100 PPM;150 STEL ACGIH TLV:100 PPM;150 STEL EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS Ingred Name:METHANE, DICHLORO-; (METHYLENE CHLORIDE) CAS:75-09-2 RTECS #:PA8050000 OSHA PEL:500 PPM ACGIH TLV:50 PPM EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS Ingred Name:WHITE SPIRIT RTECS #:ZC3850000 OSHA PEL:N/K ACGIH TLV:N/K ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SLIGHTLY DEFATTING TO SKIN, EYES, AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES. CHLOROCARBON MATERIALS HAVE PRODUCED SENSITIZATION OF MYOCARDIUM TO EPINEPHRINE IN LAB ANIMALS AND COULD HAVE SIMILAR EFFECT IN HUMANS. ADRENOMI METICS (E.G., EPINEPHRINE) MAY BE CONTRAINDICATED EXCEPT FOR LIFE-SUSTAINING USES IN HUMANS ACUTELY (EFTS OF OVEREXP) Explanation of Carcinogenicity:METHYLENE CHLORIDE: IARC MONOGRAPHS SUPPLEMENT, VOL 7, PG 194, 1987: GRP 2B. NTP 6TH ANNUAL REPORT ON CARCINS, (SUPDAT) Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: OR CHRONICALLY EXPOSED TO CHLOROCARBONS . Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:INHAL: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. EYES: WASH WITH RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. IF DISCOMFORT PERSISTS, CONTACT PHYSICIAN. INGEST: CALL MD IMMED . ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point Method:PMCC Flash Point:95.0F,35.0C Extinguishing Media:CO*2, FOAM, POWDER. Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED PRESSURE DEMAND SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY INCLUDE HCL AND PHOSGENE . ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL. Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Other Precautions:NO SMOKING IN AREA OF USE. DO NOT USE IN GENERAL VICINITY OF ARC WELDING, OPEN FLAMES/HOT SURFACES. HEAT &/OR UV RADIATION MAY CAUSE FORMATION OF HCL &/OR PHOSGENE . ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:PROTECT RESPIRATORY TRACT. USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL). Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES . Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES. Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Work Hygienic Practices:USE W/SUFFICIENT VENTILATION. PROTECT RESPIRATORY TRACT. Supplemental Safety and Health EXPLAN OF CARCIN: 1991: ANTIC TO BE CARCIN. ANIMAL: LUNG, LIVER, SALIVARY, MAMMARY GLAND (TUMORS). ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>104F,>40C Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS AROMATIC FLUID ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. Stability Condition to Avoid:STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. Hazardous Decomposition Products:HCL AND PHOSGENE . ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:BURN ACCORDING TO LOCAL, FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.