DOW CHEMICAL USA -- METHYLENE CHLORIDE  -- 6810-00-244-0296
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHYLENE CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-244-0296
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:DOW CHEMICAL USA
Address:2020 DOW CENTER
City:MIDLAND
State:MI
ZIP:48640-6030
Country:US
CAGE:EO044
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:DOW CHEMICAL CO
Address:100 LARKIN CENTER
Box:City:MIDLAND
State:MI
ZIP:48674
Country:US
Phone:800-258-2436
CAGE:96717
Company Name:DOW CHEMICAL USA
Address:2020 DOW CENTER
City:MIDLAND
State:MI
ZIP:48640-6030
Country:US
CAGE:EO044

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

Ingred Name:METHYLENE CHLORIDE	(SARA III)
CAS:75-09-2
RTECS #:PA8050000
Fraction by Wt: 99.9%
OSHA PEL:500 PPM/C,1000; Z2
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM, A2; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:EYE:IRRT.SKN:IRRT,BURN,
    DRYNESS,FLAKING.INHL:DIZZ,NARCOSIS,ARRYTH.INGEST:CNS,KIDN,LIVER
    EFFECTS.

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

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH 15 MIN W/COPIOUS WATER.SKN:WASH W/SOAP & WATER.WASH
    CLOTH BEFORE REUSE.INHL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,ART RESP, OXYGEN.
    INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. CALL PHYSICIAN ALL CASES.

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

Lower Limits:13
Upper Limits:25
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF CONTAINED RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FORMS FLAMMABLE VAPOR.AIR MIX AT TEMP
    ABOVE AMBIENT. LOWER TEMPS DECREASE IGNITION POTENTIAL.

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

Spill Release Procedures:MOP,WIPE,SOAK UP IMMED.REMOVE SPILLAGE TO
    OUTSIDE. LARGE SPILLS:EVACUATE AREA, CONTAIN SPILL, PLACE IN CLOSED
    METAL CONTAINER (NOT ALUMINUM). PREVENT CONTAM OF POTABLE WATER
    SUPPLY.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID INHL VAPORS. VAPORS CAN COLLECT
    IN LOW AREAS.ENTER LOW AREAS W/OBSERVER & SCBA. STORE MATL IN COOL
    AREA.
Other Precautions:DO NOT PRESSURE UNLOAD CONTAINERS OR TRANSPORT
    CONTAINERS W/AIR.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE SUPPLIED AIR:CF OR SCBA AS REQ'D BY VAPOR
    CONC.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXH AS REQ'D
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASS,CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQ'D FOR ANTICPATED CONDITIONS OF USE
Supplemental Safety and Health
UPDATE PER MSDS(OSHA) DTD 4OCT85. DOW PRODUCT CODE IS 55590. OSHA PEAK
    EXP LIM = 2000 PPM 5 MIN/2HR/8HR DAY.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:104F/39.8C
Vapor Pres:340
Vapor Density:2.93
Spec Gravity:1.320
Solubility in Water:2 GM/100 GM
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINUM, SODIUM,POTASSIUM, MAGNESIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HYDROLYSIS W/WATER MAY YIELD SMALL AMT
    HCL.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FLAMES,WELDARCS MAY YIELD
    HC1,PHOSGENE, CHLORINE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SMALL QUANT EVAPORATE IAW LOC,STATE,FED REGS.
    RECLAIM OR INCINERATE IN PERMITTED FACILITIES IAW ALL LSF REGS.

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