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V TRICHLOROETHYLENE Known Site Contaminant:Trichloroethylene Highest Concentration Observed: unknown;in soil. (specify units and media) Contaminant Data: .r Fire and Explosion Hazard: POISONOUS GASES ARE PRODUCED IN FIRE. Toxic and irritating gases are produced in fire situations. (USCG, 1985) Protective Clothing: Keep upwind. Wear boots,protective gloves,and goggles. Avoid breathing vapors or dusts. Wash away any material which may have contacted the body with copious amounts of water or soap and water. ((C)AAR, 1986) Health Hazards: VAPOR: Irritating to eyes,nose and throat. If inhaled,may cause nausea,dizziness,visual distortion and headaches, severe exposure may cause loss of consciousness. LIQUID: Irritating to skin and eyes. If swallowed,may cause nausea,vomiting,difficult breathing,or loss of consciousness. (USCG, 1985) General Description: Trichloroethylene is a clear colorless volatile liquid having a chloroform-like odor. It is used as a solvent,fiunigant,in the manufacture of other chemicals,and for many other uses. It is heavier than water and is slightly soluble in water. ((C)AAR, 1986) Fire Fighting Procedures: Extinguish fire using agent suitable for type of surrounding fire(material itself does not bum or bums with difficulty). ((C)AAR, 1986) Spill Cleanup: Keep material out of water sources and sewers. Build dikes to contain flow as necessary. Land spill: Dig a pit, pond,lagoon,holding area to contain liquid or solid material. Dike surface flow using soil,sand bags,foamed polyurethane,or foamed concrete. Absorb bulk liquid with fly ash or cement powder. Water spill: If dissolved,apply activated carbon at ten times the spilled amount in region of 10 ppm or greater concentration. Remove trapped material with suction hoses. Use mechanical dredges or lifts to remove immobilized masses of pollutants and precipitates. Air spill: Apply water spray or mist to knock down vapors. Combustion products include corrosive or toxic vapors. ((C)AAR, 1986) First Aid: If this chemical comes in contact with the eyes,immediately wash the eyes with large amounts of water,occasionally .•+ lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately. Contact lenses should not be worn when working with this chemical. If this chemical comes in contact with the skin,promptly wash the contaminated skin with soap and water. If this chemical penetrates through the clothing,promptly remove the clothing and wash the skin with soap and water. Get medical attention promptly. If a person breathes in large amounts of this chemical, move the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped,perform artificial respiration. Keep the affected person warm and at rest. Get medical attention as soon as possible. If this chemical has been swallowed,get medical attention immediately. (NIOSH, 1987) Warning Concentration(ppm or mgW): approximately 25 ppm Exposure Limits/Guidelines: V Page 28 of 32