VULCAN MATERIALS CO CHEMICALS DIVISION -- ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE  -- 6810-00-264-8999
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-8999
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:VULCAN MATERIALS CO CHEMICALS DIVISION
Address:6200 S RIDGE RD
Box:12283
City:WICHITA
State:KS
ZIP:67277
Country:US
CAGE:24108
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:VULCAN MATERIALS CO CHEMICALS DIVISION
Address:6200 S RIDGE RD
Box:12283
City:WICHITA
State:KS
ZIP:67277
Country:US
CAGE:24108

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

Ingred Name:ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE
Fraction by Wt: 100%
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM

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

Effects of Overexposure:EYE:IRRIT,INJURY. SKIN:DERMATITIS.
    VAPORS:VOMIT,DIZZY,COMA.INGESTION:BURN OF THROAT,MOUTH.

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

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN,CONSULT PHYSICIAN. SKIN:WASH WITH
    SOAP & WATER,REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. INHALATION:REMOVE FROM
    EXPOSURE,GIVE ARTIF RESP,CALL PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE
    VOMITI NG,CALL A PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:55F/12C(TCC)
Lower Limits:6.2
Upper Limits:15.9
Extinguishing Media:FOAM,CO*2,CARBON DIOXIDE
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONCENTRATED VAPOR CAN BE IGNITED BY HIGH
    INTENSITY HEAT SOURCE. DECOMPOSITION PROD HYD CHLORIDE

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE THE AREA,VENTILATE,AVOID BREATHING
    VAPORS,CONTAIN SPILL. CLEAN UP AREA (WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING) BY
    MOPPING OR WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL, TRANSFER TO CLOSED CONTAINER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY VENTILATED AREA.
    PREVENT MOIST AIR FROM ENTERING STORAGE. PIPE VENTS OUTDOORS.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN & BREATHING VAPORS. VAPORS
    ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR & WILL COLLECT IN LOW AREAS.

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

Ventilation:MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE/VITON
Eye Protection:CHEM SAFETY GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONTAINER SIZE: 1 GAL CAN

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:182F/83C
Vapor Pres:62
Vapor Density:3.4
Spec Gravity:1.25
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:0.27(ETHER)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
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.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: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
    LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL DISPOSA L AUTHORITIES FOR APPROVED PROCEDUES.

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