FAST - PR 052001

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Chemical Name Wt.% CAS# Trichloroethylene >75 79-01-6

Potential health effects

EYES: Substance may cause substantial eye irritation. SKIN: May cause skin irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact may cause dermatitis. SKIN ABSORPTION: Absorption through skin is possible but not a likely route of significant exposure. INGESTION: Low to moderate toxicity. Can cause adverse health effects as described under INHALATION. In the case of vomiting after ingestion, product may be aspirated into lungs causing chemical pneumonia, which in extreme cases could lead to death. See section 4, First Aid Measures, for more information. INHALATION: High concentrations can cause central nervous system depression, irregular heartbeat, cardiac arrest, unconsciousness or death. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE EYES: Irritation and pain. SKIN: Irritation. SKIN ABSORPTION: No data available. INGESTION: Irritation of mouth, nausea. INHALATION: Headache, nausea, dizziness, vertigo, fatigue, lightheadedness and coughing.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Skin contact may aggravate pre-existing dermatitis Prolonged overexposure may complicate liver and kidney disease.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation and skin Picrin UNITED STATES 4. FIRST AID MEASURES EYES: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical attention. SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with soap and water. If irritation persists, call a physician. INGESTION: Get immediate medical attention. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by poison center or physician. INHALATION: Remove affected person to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get immediate medical attention. NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: Chlorinated hydrocarbons may sensitize the heart to epinephrine and adrenaline so that arrhythmias may occur.

Additional information

After emergency actions, call the emergency medical information number on page 1 or a physician immediately. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES FLASHPOINT AND METHOD: None (TCC). FLAMMABLE LIMITS: 8% to 45% AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: 420°C (788°F). FLAMMABLE CLASS: Not applicable. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Not applicable. HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Hydrogen chloride, phosgene. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Concentrated vapor can be ignited by high-intensity ignition source. FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure- demand, (MSHA/NIOSH approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES SMALL SPILL: Clean up spill with absorbent material. LARGE SPILL: Provide plenty of fresh air. Contain spill. Avoid breathing vapor. Clean up spills immediately with absorbent material, observing precautions in the Personal Protective Equipment section. Place absorbed material in closed containers for disposal (see section 13). Do not flush to sewer. Avoid contamination of ground and surface waters. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE GENERAL PROCEDURES: Not applicable. HANDLING: Follow all MSDS/label precautions even after container is emptied because it may retain product residues.

Storage

Store in labeled, tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry, well ventilated area ELECTROSTATIC ACCUMULATION HAZARD: Not applicable. Picrin UNITED STATES