VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY,CHEMICALS DIVISION -- TRICHLOROETHYLENE  -- 6810-00N006895
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:TRICHLOROETHYLENE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N006895
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY,CHEMICALS DIVISION
Address:NO 1 METROPLEX DR
Box:7689
City:BIRMINGHAM
State:AL
ZIP:35253
Country:US
CAGE:1B637
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:VULCAN MATERIALS CO
Address:NO 1 METROPLEX DR
Box:530390
City:BIRMINGHAM
State:AL
ZIP:35253
Country:US
Phone:316-524-5751
CAGE:1B637

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:TRICHLOROETHYLENE  (SARA III)
CAS:79-01-6
RTECS #:KX4550000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:100 PPM/100 STEL
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM/100,A5STEL;93
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:INHAL:MAJOR EXPOS ROUTE;ACUTE EXPOS-NOSE,THROAT
    IRRIT,DRY,DRUNKEN,DROWSY,UNCONSCIOUS (SEE SUPP DATA)

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES,SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING,FLUSH EXPOSED AREAS
    W/H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF
    BREATHING HAS STOPPED,ADMINISTER RESPIRATION OR O*2 IF AVAILABLE.
    INGESTION:	DONT INDUCE VOMITING. CALL PHYS & GET MED ATTN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE (TCC)
Lower Limits:8.0
Upper Limits:10.5
Extinguishing Media:CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:SCBA & FULL PROTECT CLOTHES SHOULD BE USED IN
    STORAGE AREAS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONCENTRATED VAPS CAN BE IGNITED BY HIGH
    INTENSITY HEAT SOURCE. THERMAL DECOMP PRODUCES HCL,PHOSGENE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE THE AREA,VENTILATE,AVOID BREATHING
    VAPORS,CONTAIN SPILL. CLEAN UP AREA (WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING) BY
    MOPPING OR W/ABSORBENT MATERIAL,TRANSFER TO CLOSED CONTAINER.SPILLS
    OVER 1000 LBS ARE REPO RTABLE UNDER 49 CFR PART 172.101.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID SKIN CONT & BREATHING VAPS.PIPE
    VENTS OUTDOORS.STORE IN COOL,DRY,VENT AREA.VAPS HEAVIER THAN
    AIR,COLLECT IN LOW AREA.PREV MOIST AIR FROM STORAGE
Other Precautions:NO SMOKING IN AREA OF USE. DONT USE NEAR ARC
    WELDING,OPEN FLAME,HOT SURFS. HEAT &/OR UV RADIATN MAY FORM HCL
    &/OR PHOSGENE. PROT GLOVES: NEOPRENE,VITON,POLYVINYL ALCOHOL COATED
    OR EQUIVALENT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHEN USED W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN BELOW TLV
Protective Gloves:SEE OTHR PRECAU
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROT HEADGEAR,APRON WHEN SPLASH IS
    PROBLM.DONT WEAR CONTACTS
Supplemental Safety and Health
POSS DEATH.SKIN:POSS DERMATITIS W/PRLNG,RPTD CONTACT (DEFATS).SKIN
    ABSORPTN NOT MAJOR EXP ROUTE-MILD IRRIT.INGEST:UNLIKELY EXP
    ROUTE.MOD-LOW TOX,SEE INHAL.EYES:MILD IRRIT,POSS CONJUNCTIVITIS.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:188F
Vapor Pres:58
Vapor Density:4.5
Spec Gravity:1.5
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:0.3 (ETHER)
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CLEAR LIQUID;MILDLY SWEET ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIES,OXIDIZING MATERIALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT W/OPEN FLAME,HOT SURFACES OR
    ELECTRIC ARCS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DICHLOROACETYLENE,HYDROGEN
    CHLORIDE,PHOSGENE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:RECOVERED LIQUIDS MAY BE SENT TO A LICENSED
    RECLAIMER OR INCINERATED. CONTAMINATED ABSORBENT MATERIAL MUST BE
    DISPOSED OF IN A PERMITTED WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY. CONSULT
    FEDERAL,STATE OR LOCAL AUTHO RITIES FOR APPROVED PROCEDURES.

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