Material Safety Data Sheet


SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information



SECTION I - Material Identity
Item Name                               
Part Number/Trade Name                   TCLP-500 TCLP VOLATILES MIXTURE AT 1000 UG/ML METHANOL
National Stock Number                    6810PTCLP5001
CAGE Code                                0MU35
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              179339
HAZ Code                                 C


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        ULTRA SCIENTIFIC
P.O. Box                                 N/K
Street                                   250 SMITH STREET
City                                     NORTH KINGSTOWN
State                                    RI
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 02852-5000
Emergency Phone                          401-294-9400
Information Phone                        401-294-9400

MSDS Preparer's Information
Street                                   250 SMITH STREET
City                                     NORTH KINGSTOWN
State                                    RI
Zip Code                                 02852-5000
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               29AUG94
Date of Technical Review                 08DEC94
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BWJMQ


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Appearance/Odor                          LIQUID
Boiling Point                            N/K
Melting Point                            N/K
Vapor Pressure                           N/K
Vapor Density                            N/K
Specific Gravity                         .79
Decomposition Temperature                N/K
Evaporation Rate                         N/K
Solubility in Water                      N/K
Percent Volatiles by Volume              N/K
Chemical pH                              N/K
Corrosion Rate                           N/K
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    N/K
Upper Explosion Limit                    N/K
Extinguishing Media                      CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER/WATER SPRAY
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         N/K
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           N/K


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            N/K
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG OXIDIZERS 
Hazardous Decomposition Products         N/K
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       N/K
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      ORAL LD50(RAT): 12,900 MG/KG METHANOL


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     NO
Route of Entry: Ingestion                NO
Route of Entry: Inhalation               NO
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       TOXIC, IRRITANT.ALL CHEMCIALS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS-DIRECT PHYSICAL CONTACT SHOULD BE AVOIDED 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       YES
Carcinogenity: IARC                      YES
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      YES
Explanation of Carcinogenity             THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER 
Symptoms of Overexposure                 TOXIC, IRRITANT 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     N/K
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF NECESSARY. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       A LEAKING BOTTLE MAY BE PLACED IN A PLASTIC BAG & NORMAL DISPOSAL PROCEDURES FOLLOWED. LIQUID SAMPLES MAY BE ABSORBED ON VERMICULITE/SAND 
Neutralizing Agent                       N/K
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         APPROPRIATE OSHA/MSHA APPROVED SAFETY EQUIPMENT. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED & STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. MA
Other Precautions                        MATERIAL SHOULD ONLY BE USED BY THOSE PERSONS TRAINED IN THE SAFE HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS. DIRECT PHYSICAL CONTACT SHOULD BE AVOIDED 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   APPROPRIATE OSHA/MSHA APPROVED EQUIPMENT 
Ventilation                              N/K
Protective Gloves                        CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection                           CHEMICAL GOGGLES, FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment               CHEMICAL RESISTANT CLOTHING; LAB COAT, RUBBER APRON 
Work Hygenic Practices                   N/K
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          N/K
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             MODERATE
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN
Specific Hazard and Precaution           TOXIC, IRRITANT. TOXIC, IRRITANT 


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       1
Unit of Measure                          ML


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         0
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         0


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          BENZENE (SUSPECTED HUMAN CARC BY ACGIH, IARC, SUSPECTED ANIMAL CARC BY IARC, CARCINOGEN BY NTP - GROUP 1) *94-4*
CAS Number                               71432
NIOSH Number                             CY1400000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0.13
OSHA PEL                                 N/K
ACGIH TLV                                0.3 MG/CUM (A2) IC
Recommended Limit                        16 MG/CUM
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          2-BUTANONE (METHYL ETHYL KETONE) (MEK)
CAS Number                               78933
NIOSH Number                             EL6475000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0.13
OSHA PEL                                 200 PPM
ACGIH TLV                                590 MG/CUM
Recommended Limit                        590 MG/CUM
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          CARBON TETRACHLORIDE (SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN BY ACGIH, IARC-GROUP 2B) *94-4*
CAS Number                               56235
NIOSH Number                             FG4900000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0.13
OSHA PEL                                 N/K
ACGIH TLV                                31 MG/CUM SKIN (A2)
Recommended Limit                        5 PPM
Ingredient #                             04
Ingredient Name                          CHLOROBENZENE (MONOCHLOROBENZENE) (CONFIRMED ANIMAL CARCINOGEN BY NTP) *94-4*
CAS Number                               108907
NIOSH Number                             CZ0175000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0.13
OSHA PEL                                 350 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV                                46 MG/CUM IC
Recommended Limit                        75 PPM
Ingredient #                             05
Ingredient Name                          CHLOROFORM (TRICHLOROMETHANE)(SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN BYACGIH, SUSP CARCINOGEN BY ACGIH, IARC - GROUP 2B) *94-4*
CAS Number                               67663
NIOSH Number                             FS9100000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0.13
OSHA PEL                                 240 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV                                50 MG/CUM (A2)
Recommended Limit                        N/K
Ingredient #                             06
Ingredient Name                          1,2-DICHLOROETHANE, ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE (SUSPECTED ANIMAL CARCINOGEN BY IARC, SUSPECTED CARC BY NTP - GROUP 2B) *94-4*
CAS Number                               107062
NIOSH Number                             KI0525000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0.13
OSHA PEL                                 N/K
ACGIH TLV                                10 PPM
Recommended Limit                        40 MG/CUM
Ingredient #                             07
Ingredient Name                          VINYLIDENE CHLORIDE, 1,1-DICHLOROETHENE, 1,1-DICHLOROETHYLENE, VDC
CAS Number                               75354
NIOSH Number                             KV9275000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0.13
OSHA PEL                                 N/K
ACGIH TLV                                20 MG/CUM
Recommended Limit                        5 PPM
Ingredient #                             08
Ingredient Name                          PERCHLOROETHYLENE (TETRACHLOROETHYLENE) (SUSPECTED ANIMAL CARCINOGEN BY NTP & IARC - GROUP 2B) *94-4*
CAS Number                               127184
NIOSH Number                             KX3850000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0.13
OSHA PEL                                 N/K
ACGIH TLV                                339 MG/CUM
Recommended Limit                        50 PPM
Ingredient #                             09
Ingredient Name                          TRICHLOROETHYLENE, TCE, TRICHLOROETHENE (IARC HUMAN INADEQUATE - GROUP 3). *94-4*
CAS Number                               79016
NIOSH Number                             KX4550000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0.13
OSHA PEL                                 N/K
ACGIH TLV                                269 MG/CUM
Recommended Limit                        50 PPM
Ingredient #                             10
Ingredient Name                          VINYL CHLORIDE (CHLOROETHYLENE) (HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY IARC GROUP I & ACGIH, NTP) *94-4*
CAS Number                               75014
NIOSH Number                             KU9625000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0.13
OSHA PEL                                 N/K
ACGIH TLV                                13 MG/CUM (A1)
Recommended Limit                        N/K
Ingredient #                             11
Ingredient Name                          METHANOL
CAS Number                               67561
Percent                                  98.57