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TRICHLOROETHYLENE Page 2 of 5 Persons with pre-existing skin disorders,cardiovascular disorders,impaired liver or kidney or respiratory function,or central or peripheral nervous system disorders may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance. 4.First Aid Measures Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.If not breathing,give artificial respiration.If breathing is difficult,give oxygen.Call a physician. Ingestion: Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel.Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.Call a physician. Skin Contact: Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.Get medical attention.Wash clothing before reuse.Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally.Get medical attention immediately. Note to Physician: Do not administer adrenaline or epinephrine to a victim of chlorinated solvent poisoning. 5.Fire Fighting Measures Fire: Autoignition temperature:420C(788F) Flammable limits in air%by volume: let:8;net:12.5 Explosion: A strong ignition source,e.g.,a welding torch,can produce ignition.Sealed containers may rupture when heated. Fire Extinguishing Media: Use water spray to keep fire exposed containers cool.If substance does ignite,use CO2,dry chemical or foam. Special Information: In the event of a fire,wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.Combustion by-products include phosgene and hydrogen chloride gases.Structural firefighters'clothing provides only limited protection to the combustion products of this material. 6.Accidental Release Measures Ventilate area of leak or spill.Remove all sources of ignition.Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8.Isolate hazard area.Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering.Contain and recover liquid when possible.Use non-sparking tools and equipment.Collect liquid in an appropriate container or absorb with an inert material(e.g.,vermiculite,dry sand,earth),and place in a chemical waste container.Do not use combustible materials,such as saw dust.Do not flush to sewer!US Regulations(CERCLA)require reporting spills and releases to soil,water and air in excess of reportable quantities.The toll free number for the US Coast Guard National Response Center is(800)424-8802. 7.Handling and Storage Keep in a tightly closed container,stored in a cool,dry,ventilated area.Protect against physical damage.Isolate from any source of heat or ignition.Isolate from incompatible substances.Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues(vapors,liquid);observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product. 8.Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Airborne Exposure Limits: Trichloroethylene: -OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit(PEL): 100 ppm(TWA),200 ppm(Ceiling), 300 ppm/5min/2hr(Max) -ACGIH Threshold Limit Value(TLV): 10 ppm(TWA)25 ppm(STEL);A2 Suspected Human Carcinogen. Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits.Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source,preventing dispersion of it into the general work area.Please refer to the ACGIH document,Industrial Ventilation,A Manual of Recommended Practices,most recent edition,for details. Personal Respirators(NIOSH Approved): If the exposure limit is exceeded and engineering controls are not feasible,wear a supplied air,full-facepiece respirator,airlined hood,or full-facepiece self- contained breathing apparatus.Breathing air quality must meet the requirements of the OSHA respiratory protection standard(29CFR1910.134).This substance has poor warning properties.Where respirators are required,you must have a written program covering the basic requirements in the OSHA respirator standard. These include training,fit testing,medical approval,cleaning,maintenance,cartridge change schedules,etc.See 29CFR1910.134 for details. Skin Protection: Wear impervious protective clothing,including boots,gloves,lab coat,apron or coveralls,as appropriate,to prevent skin contact.Neoprene is a recommended material for personal protective equipment. Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is possible.Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area. http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/englishhtml/t4940.htm 4/30/2010