FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. "Your Safer Source for Science Supplies" MSDS #: 329.00 Revision Date: March 15, 2001 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Section 1 — Chemical Product and Company Identification Ethylene Dichloride Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219 Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 CHEMTREC Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9300 Section 2 — Composition, Information on Ingredients Ethylene Dichloride Synonym: 1,2-dichloroethane CAS#: 107-06-2 Section 3 — Hazards Identification Colorless, oily liquid; chloroform-like odor. FLINN AT-A-GLANCE Moderately toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. Strong skin and eye irritant. Possible Health-3 carcinogen. Avoid all body tissue contact. Flammability-3 Flammable liquid. Reactivity-1 Exposure-3 Storage-3 0 is low hazard, 3 is high hazard Section 4 — First Aid Measures Call a physician, seek medical attention for further treatment, observation and support after first aid. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration immediately. Eye: Immediately flush with fresh water for 15 minutes. External: Wash continuously with fresh water for 15 minutes. Internal: Induce vomiting. Then give mixture of 2 Tbs. of activataed charcoal mixed with onc cup of water. Call a physician or poison control at once. Section 5 — Fire Fighting Measures Class 1B Flammable liquid. NFPA CODE Flash Point: 56 F Upper: 15.6% Lower: 6.2% Autoignition Temperature: 775 F H-2 When heated to decomposition, emits toxic fumes of Cl and phosgene. F-3 Fire Fighting Instructions: Use triclass, dry chemical fire extinguisher. Firefighters should wear PPE R-0 and SCBA with full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode. Section 6 — Accidental Release Measures Restrict unprotected personnel from area. Remove all ignition sources and ventilate area. Contain spill with sand and absorbent material; deposit in sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information. Section 7 — Handling and Storage Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #4. Store with ethers, ketones, halogenated hydrocarbons and ethylene oxide. Store in a dedicated flammables cabinet. If a flammables cabinet is not available, store in Flinn Saf-Stor Can. Use and dispense in a hood. Section 8 — Exposure Controls , Personal Protection Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wear chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves and chemical-resistant apron. Use ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits. Always wear a NIOSH-approved respirator with proper cartridges or a positive pressure, air-supplied respirator when handling this material in emergency situations (spill or fire). Exposure guidelines: TWA 50 ppm, STEL 2 ppm (OSHA, NIOSH). © 2002 Flinn Scientific, Inc. All Rights Reserved. PAGE 1 OF 2 FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. Ethylene Dichloride "Your Safer Source for Science Supplies" MSDS #: 329.00 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Revision Date: March 15, 2001 Section 9 — Physical and Chemical Properties Colorless, oily liquid; chloroform-like odor. Specific Gravity: 1.3 Solubility: Soluble in water (slightly). Miscible: with most common organic solvents. Formula: C2H4Cl2 Formula Weight: 98.96 Section 10 — Stability and Reactivity Avoid contact with oxidizers and aluminum. Shelf life: Gradually decomposed by air, light and moisture forming. Section 11 — Toxicological Information Acute effects: Toxic, irritant, nausea, heachace, vomiting, ORL-RAT LD50: 670 mg/kg gastrointestinal disturbances IHL-RAT LC50: 1000 ppm/7H Chronic effects: Causes dermatitis, possible carcinogen, mutagen SKN-RBT LD50: 2800 mg/kg Target organs: Liver, kidneys N.A. = Not available, not all health aspects of this substance have been fully investigated. Section 12 — Ecological Information Data not yet available. Section 13 — Disposal Considerations Please consult with state and local regulations. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #27j is one option. Section 14 — Transport Information Shipping Name: Ethylene dichloride Hazard Class: 3, Flammable liquid, poison UN Number: UN1184 N/A = Not applicable Section 15 — Regulatory Information TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (203-458-1), RCRA code U077. Section 16 — Other Information Consult your copy of the Flinn Scientific Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. Flinn Scientific Inc. assumes no legal responsibility for use or reliance upon this data. FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. 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