Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
79-01-6
Name of the chemical
Trichloroethylene
Concentration
>99
General Information
Version
23
Revision date
2007-01-06
Product name
Trichloroethylene
Product Synonyms
Trichloroethene; Trichlorethylene; Trichlor; C2HCl3
CAS No.
79-01-6
Emergency telephone
1-412-434-4515, 1-800-243-6774
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Company Information
company name
PPG Industries, Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: WARNING! May cause irritation to eyes and skin. Vapor harmful. Harmful if swallowed. Possible cancer hazard based on tests with laboratory animals -- overexposure may create cancer risk. Do not ship lightly stabilized grades in aluminum trailers.
Precautionary statements
Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with the skin. Use only with adequate ventilation. Do not breathe vapors. High vapor concentrations can cause dizziness, unconsciousness, central nervous system depression or death. Long-term overexposure may cause liver/kidney injury. Do not use in poorly ventilated or confined spaces without proper respiratory protection. Ventilation must be sufficient to limit employee exposure to this product below permissible exposure limits. Eye irritation, dizziness and/or drunkenness are signs of overexposure. Do not swallow. Wash thoroughly every day after work. Do not eat, drink or smoke in work area.
