FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. "Your Safer Source for Science Supplies" MSDS #: 830.00 Revision Date: April 2, 2001 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Section 1 — Chemical Product and Company Identification Trichloroethylene Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219 Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 CHEMTREC Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9300 Section 2 — Composition, Information on Ingredients Trichloroethylene Synonym: 1-chloro-2,2-dichloroethylene CAS#: 79-01-6 Section 3 — Hazards Identification Colorless; photo-reactive liquid. Chloroform - like odor. FLINN AT-A-GLANCE Slightly toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Severe body tissue irritant. Probable carcinogen to humans. Health-3 Chronic exposure may result in dermatitis. Avoid all body tissue contact. Flammability-1 Flammable liquid. Reactivity-1 Exposure-3 Storage-3 0 is low hazard, 3 is high hazard Section 4 — First Aid Measures Call a physician, seek medical attention for further treatment, observation and support after first aid. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration immediately. Eye: Immediately flush with fresh water for 15 minutes. External: Wash continuously with fresh water for 15 minutes. Internal: Induce vomiting. After vomiting, give mixture of 2 Tbs. of activated charcoal mixed with one cup of water. Call a physician or poison control at once. Section 5 — Fire Fighting Measures Class IC Flammable liquid. NFPA CODE Has difficulty burning. When heated to decomposition, emits toxic hydrogen chloride gas. H-2 Flash Point: 89.6 F; Explosion Limits: UEL: 90% (57 C), LEL: 12.5% (57 C); Autoignition Temperature: F-1 770 F Fire Fighting Instructions: Use triclass, dry chemical fire extinguisher. Firefighters should R-0 wear PPE and SCBA with full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode. Section 6 — Accidental Release Measures Restrict unprotected personnel from area. Remove all ignition sources and ventilate area. Contain spill with sand and absorbent material; deposit in sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information. Section 7 — Handling and Storage Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #4. Store with ethers, ketones, halogenated hydrocarbons and ethylene oxide. Store in a dedicated flammables cabinet. If a flammables cabinet is not available, store in Flinn Saf-Stor Can. Protect from light. Use and dispense in a hood. Section 8 — Exposure Controls , Personal Protection Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wear chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves and chemical-resistant apron. Use ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits. Always wear a NIOSH-approved respirator with proper cartridges or a positive pressure, air-supplied respirator when handling this material in emergency situations (spill or fire). Exposure guidelines: TWA 25 ppm, STEL 100 ppm (NIOSH, ACGIH) © 2002 Flinn Scientific, Inc. All Rights Reserved. PAGE 1 OF 2 FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. Trichloroethylene "Your Safer Source for Science Supplies" MSDS #: 830.00 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Revision Date: April 2, 2001 Section 9 — Physical and Chemical Properties Colorless; photo-reactive liquid. Chloroform - like odor. Specific Gravity: 1.4904 Solubility: Slightly in water; miscible with most organic Melting Point: -84 C solvents. Boiling Point: 86.9 C Formula: ClCH:CCl2 Vapor Pressure: 61 mm (20 C) Formula Weight: 131.39 Vapor Density: 4.5 Section 10 — Stability and Reactivity Avoid oxidizing agents, reducing agents and strong bases. May decompose if exposed to light, aluminum or magnesium. Shelf Life: Indefinite. Section 11 — Toxicological Information Acute effects: Harmful vapor, severe irritant, GI disturbances, ORL-MUS LD50: 2402 mg/kg nausea, dizziness, and headache IHL-MUS LC50: 8450 ppm/4H Chronic effects: Dermatitis, mutagen SKN-RBT LD50: N.A. Target organs: Nerves, liver, kidneys, heart, lungs N.A. = Not available, not all health aspects of this substance have been fully investigated. Section 12 — Ecological Information Data not yet available. Section 13 — Disposal Considerations Please consult with state and local regulations. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #27j is one option. Section 14 — Transport Information Shipping Name: Trichloroethylene Hazard Class: 6.1, Keep away from food. UN Number: UN1710 N/A = Not applicable Section 15 — Regulatory Information TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (201-167-4), RCRA code U228. Section 16 — Other Information Consult your copy of the Flinn Scientific Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. Flinn Scientific Inc. assumes no legal responsibility for use or reliance upon this data. FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. "Your Safer Source for Science Supplies" Need a Chemical Fast? - Order from Flinn flinn@flinnsci.com www.flinnsci.com P.O. Box 219 Batavia IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 Fax (866) 452-1436 PAGE 2 OF 2 © 2002 Flinn Scientific, Inc. All Rights Reserved.