MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

Wausau Chemical Corporation, 2001 N. River Drive, Wausau, WI 54403

                                                                             Last Revision:               February 11, 2004

HMIS Hazard 4 – Extreme                  Health              3 3 – High                       Fire                  1 2 – Moderate               Reactivity         0 1 – Slight                      Other 0 - Least

Emergency       CHEMTREC               800-424-9300

Phones:            Wausau Chemical         715-842-2285

SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

 

 

 

NAME:            PERCHLOROETYLENE

SYNONYMS:            

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL               CAS #             PERCENT       PEL/TWA        SARA III, SEC 313    

Tetrachloroethylene                              127-18-4            100%                25 ppm                    YES

 

 

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Clear, colorless liquid                      Boiling Point (^oF):                                 250 ^oF

Odor:                     Irritating                                          Freezing Point (^oF):                               NA

pH:                         NA                                                            Specific Gravity (H₂O=1 @ 70^oF):       1.619

Water solubility:                        Negligible                     Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 20^oC: ND

Vapor Density (air=1):  about 2.9                      Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           100%

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)                2.10

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):               None                Explosive Limits: Lower            16%     Upper              19%

Flammable Limits:                     NE                   Auto Ignition Temperature:        None

Extinguishing Media:                 Water fog or fine spray.  Carbon Dioxide

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Stay upwind.  Keep out of low areas.  Fire and water run-off, if not contained may cause environmental damage. Use approved breathing apparatus.

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:       May decompose to form hydrogen chloride and possible phosgene gas.

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

Stable:    X  Unstable:               Hazardous Polymerization:   Occurs:                 Does not Occur:           X

 

Conditions to Avoid:     Direct sunlight or UV light. Avoid open flames or high temperature sources               that induce thermal decomposition

Materials to Avoid:                   Strong acids or bases, oxidizers, alkali metals, amines, and halogens

 

Decomposition Products:          Products may include but are not limited to hydrogen chloride and trace

amounts of chlorine and phosgene.

Perchloroethylene                                                                                                                              Page 2

SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

 

EYES:              Mild eye irritant but can be very painful. Can cause slight corneal injury. Use chemical goggles when handling this product. In the event of contact flush with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

SKIN:              Can cause skin irritation or burns on repeated or prolonged contact. Use neoprene or rubber gloves and apron when handling this product. In the event of contact wash with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

INHALATION:           Mist or vapors can cause irritation of the respiratory system.

 

INGESTION:              Single dose ingestion toxicity is low and not likely have any adverse effects. Do Not induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention.

 

IN ALL CASES:          GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IF ADVERSE EFFECTS PERSIST

 

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY:      Skin, eyes, inhalation, ingestion.

 

HYGIENE:      Wash hands and face before eating or drinking. Wash soiled clothing before wearing again if contact occurs.

SECTION 7 – PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING, STORAGE AND USE

 

 

 

SPILLS AND LEAKS:            Stay upwind and away from the spill. Keep isolated from ignition sources. Ventilate spill area. Contain to prevent loss to drains, sewers, waterways or ground surface. Collect and put into proper containers for disposal.

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Keep containers tightly closed. Store at ambient temperatures. Do not store in Aluminum, Zinc, or Aluminum alloys and plastics.

 

WASTE DISPOSAL:              Follow recommendations of local, state and federal regulations.

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Send to a recycling center or return to Wausau Chemical Corporation.

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      Tetracloroethylene, 6.1, UN1897 PG III

 

LABEL REQUIRED                            PG III

 

The information contained herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, representation, inducement or license of any kind is made, except that the information is accurate to the best of Wausau Chemical Corporation’s knowledge, or is obtained from sources believed by Wausau Chemical Corporation to be reliable and accurate. Wausau Chemical Corporation does not assume any legal responsibility for use or reliance upon the information being furnished. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests. Before using any product, read the container label directions as well as the Material Safety Data Sheet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ND – Not Determined              NA – Not Applicable               NE – Not Established