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1%AV1 <br /> TETRACHLOROETHYLENE <br /> '—' Known Site Contaminant:Tetrachloroethene("perc.") <br /> Highest Concentration Observed: unknown;in soil. <br /> (specify units and media) <br /> Contaminant Data: <br /> r <br /> Fire and Explosion Hazard: <br /> Not flammable. Poisonous gases are produced when heated. Toxic,irritating gases may be generated in fires. <br /> (USCG, 1985) <br /> Protective Clothing: <br /> Keep upwind. Wear boots,protective gloves,and goggles. Wash away any material which may have contacted the <br /> body with copious amounts of water or soap and water. Do not handle broken packages without protective <br /> equipment. ((C)AAR, 1986) <br /> Health Hazards: <br /> VAPOR: Irritating to eyes,nose and throat. If inhaled,may cause drowsiness,incoordination and headache. Severe <br /> exposure can cause loss of consciousness. LIQUID: Irritating to skin and eyes. Harmful if swallowed. (USCG, <br /> 1985) CHRONIC: Potential damage to liver and kidneys,may cause yellow jaundice and dark urine. ACGIH <br /> classifies this chemical as an animal carcinogen. <br /> General Description: <br /> Tetrachloroethylene,also called perchloroethylene,is a clear colorless volatile liquid having an ether-like odor. It is <br /> used as dry cleaning solvent,a vapor degreasing solvent,drying agent for metals,and for the manufacture of other <br /> chemicals. It is non-combustible,insoluble in water and in very high concentration its vapors are heavier than air. <br /> ((C)AAR, 1986) <br /> Fire Fighting Procedures: <br /> Extinguish fire using agent suitable for type of surrounding fire(material itself does not bum or bums with difficulty). <br /> ((C)AAR, 1986) <br /> V <br /> Spill Cleanup: <br /> Keep material out of water sources and sewers. Build dikes to contain flow as necessary. Attempt to stop leak if <br /> .r without hazard. Land spill: Dig a pit,pond,lagoon,holding area to contain liquid or solid material. Dike surface <br /> flow using soil,sand bags,foamed polyurethane,or foamed concrete. Absorb bulk liquid with fly ash or cement <br /> powder. Water spill: If dissolved,apply activated carbon at ten times the spilled amount in region of 10 ppm or <br /> greater concentration. Remove trapped material with suction hoses. Air spill: Apply water spray or mist to knock <br /> down vapors. Vapor knockdown water is corrosive or toxic and should be diked for containment. ((C)AAR, 1986) <br /> First Aid: <br /> r If this chemical comes in contact with the eyes,immediately wash the eyes with large amounts of water,occasionally <br /> lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately. Contact lenses should not be worn when <br /> working with this chemical. If this chemical comes in contact with the skin,promptly wash the contaminated skin <br /> with soap and water. If this chemical penetrates through the clothing,promptly remove the clothing and wash the <br /> skin with soap and water. Get medical attention promptly. If a person breathes in large amounts of this chemical, <br /> move the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped,perform artificial respiration. Keep the <br /> affected person warm and at rest. Get medical attention as soon as possible. If this chemical has been swallowed,get <br /> L medical attention immediately. (NIOSH, 1987) <br /> Warning Concentration(ppm or mg/m'): approximately 50 ppm <br /> rr Exposure Limits/Guidelines: <br /> Page 30 of 32 <br /> V <br />