MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC. -- CARBON TETRACHLORIDE -- - 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CARBON TETRACHLORIDE
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:18004249300
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
Box:City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Phone:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
CAGE:Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:530 WATSON STREET
Box:City:WHITBY
State:ZIP:L1N 5R9
Country:ONTARIO, CANADA
Phone:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
CAGE:


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

Ingred Name:CARBON TETRACHLORIDE
CAS:56-23-5
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%

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

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:Yes    IARC:Yes	  OSHA:No
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

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

First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
    uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
    Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap
    and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
    clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if needed. Thoroughly
    clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. EYE
    CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
    Then get immediate medical attention. INGESTION: Get medical
    attention immediately. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: For ingestion, consider
    gastric lavage. Avoid stimulants.

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

Flash Point:No data available.
Extinguishing Media:regular dry chemical, regular foam, water Large
    fires: Use regular foam or flood with fine water spray.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Move container from fire area if it can be
    done without risk. Fight large fires from a protected location or
    safe distance. Stay away from the ends of tanks. Dike for later
    disposal. Do not scatter spilled material with high-pressure water
    streams.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Negligible fire hazard.

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

Neutralizing Agent:

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
    all current regulations and standards. Keep separated from
    incompatible substances. Protect from physical damage. Store in a
    cool, dry place. Store in a well-ventilated area. Avoid heat,
    flames, sparks and other sources of ignition.
Other Precautions:

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

Respiratory Protection:The following respirators and maximum use
    concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. At any detectable
    concentration - Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a
    full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other
    positive-pressure mode. Any supplied-air respirator with full
    facepiece and operated in a pressure-demand or other
    positive-pressure mode in combination with a separate escape
    supply. Escape - Any air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece
    and an organic vapor canister. Any appropriate escape-type,
    self-contained breathing apparatus. For Unknown Concentrations or
    Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health - Any supplied-air
    respirator with full facepiece and operated in a pressure-demand or
    other positive-pressure mode in combination with a separate escape
    supply. Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full
    facepiece.
Ventilation:Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation
    system. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield.
    Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in
    the immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
    clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
 CARBON TETRACHLORIDE: 10 ppm OSHA TWA 25 ppm OSHA ceiling 200 ppm OSHA
    peak 5 minute(s)/4 hour(s) 2 ppm (12.6 mg/m3) OSHA TWA (vacated by
    58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993) 5 ppm ACGIH TWA (skin) 10 ppm ACGIH
    STEL 2 ppm (12.6 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended STEL 60 minute(s)

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

Boiling Pt:172 F (78 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-9 F (-23 C)
Vapor Pres:91.3 mmHg @ 20 C
Vapor Density:5.3
Spec Gravity:1.58
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate & Reference:12.8 (butyl acetate=1)
Solubility in Water:0.08%
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid COLOR:colorless ODOR:sweet
    odor
Corrosion Rate:

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:Stable at normal temperatures
    and pressure.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
    sources of ignition. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed
    to heat.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products:
    halogenated compounds, phosgene, oxides of carbon Thermal
    decomposition products: halogenated compounds, phosgene, oxides of
    carbon
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:CARBON TETRACHLORIDE: IRRITATION DATA: 4 mg
    skin-rabbit mild; 500 mg/24 hour(s) skin-rabbit mild; 2200 ug/30
    second(s) eyes-rabbit mild; 500 mg/24 hour(s) eyes-rabbit mild
    TOXICITY DATA: 8000 ppm/4 hour(s) inhalation-rat LC50; >20 gm/kg
    skin-rabbit LD50; 2350 mg/kg oral-rat LD50 CARCINOGEN STATUS: NTP:
    Anticipated Human Carcinogen; IARC: Animal Sufficient Evidence,
    Human Inadequate Evidence, Group 2B; ACGIH: A2 -Suspected Human
    Carcinogen ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL: Moderately Toxic: ingestion
    Slightly Toxic: inhalation, dermal absorption TARGET ORGANS:
    central nervous system, liver, kidneys MEDICAL CONDITIONS
    AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: history of alcoholism, alcoholism
    TUMORIGENIC DATA: Available. MUTAGENIC DATA: Available.
    REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS DATA: Available. ADDITIONAL DATA: May cross
    the placenta. May be excreted in breast milk. Alcohol may enhance
    the toxic effects. Stimulants such as epinephrine may induce
    ventricular fibrillation.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY DATA: FISH TOXICITY: 43100 ug/L 96 hour(s) LC50
    (Mortality) Fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas) INVERTEBRATE
    TOXICITY: 1500 ug/L 7 hour(s) EC50 (Regeneration) Flatworm (Dugesia
    japonica) ALGAL TOXICITY: >136000 ug/L NR hour(s) EC10 (Population
    Growth) Green algae (Haematococcus pluvialis) OTHER TOXICITY: 900
    ug/L 8 hour(s) EC50 (Teratogenesis) Leopard frog (Rana pipiens) 
    FATE AND TRANSPORT: BIOCONCENTRATION: 30 ug/L 1-21 hour(s) BCF
    (Residue) Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) 52.3 ug/L	ENVIRONMENTAL
    SUMMARY: Moderately toxic to aquatic life.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:Dispose in accordance with all applicable
    regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262.
    Hazardous Waste Number(s): U211. Hazardous Waste Number(s): D019.
    Dispose of in accordance with U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262 for
    concentrations at or above the Regulatory level. Regulatory level-
    0.5 mg/L.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
    Carbon tetrachloride ID NUMBER: UN1846 HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION:
    6.1 PACKING GROUP: II LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Poison

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:  SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
    HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated.  SARA TITLE
    III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): Not
    regulated.	SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS
    CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21):   ACUTE: Yes  CHRONIC: Yes  FIRE: No 
    REACTIVE: No  SUDDEN RELEASE: No  SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40
    CFR 372.65):   Carbon tetrachloride
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
    SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4):	Carbon tetrachloride: 10LBSRQ OSHA
    PROCESS SAFETY (29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65:  Known to the
    state of California to cause the following: Carbon tetrachloride
    Cancer (Oct 01, 1987)

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