MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name: Plastisolve
Catalog Number: 13050
DOT Hazard Class: Keep Away From Food (PG III)
DOT Proper
Shipping Name:
Dichloromethane
UN/NA ID No.: UN 1593
MSDS Updated: 9/16/05
Distributed By: Ladd Research
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HAZARDOUS
COMPONENTS
CAS Number Percent Exposure
Limits
Dichloromethane 75-09-2 100% 100 ppm (TLV)
PHYSICAL AND
CHEMICAL DATA
Melting
Point: -97EC
Boiling Point: 40EC
Vapor Pressure: 340 mm Hg at 20EC
Vapor Density: 2.9 (air=1)
Specific Gravity:
1.320 at 25EC
Evaporation Rate:
1.8 (ether=1)
Solubility in
Water: 1.32g/100g at 25EC
Appearance and
Odor: Clear, colorless
liquid; mildly sweet, ether-like odor.
FIRE AND
EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point: None (TCC)
Flammable Limits:
12-19 % at 100EC
Extinguishing
Media: Whatever appropriate
for surrounding fire conditions.
Special Fire
Fighting Procedures: Wear
self-contained breathing apparatus to protect from
thermal decomposition
products.
Unusual Fire and
Explosion Hazards: Concentrated
vapors can be ignited by high intensity
ignition sources.
HEALTH HAZARD
DATA
Principal Routes
of Entry: Inhalation, skin
and eye contact.
Inhalation: CNS depressant. Nasal and respiratory
irritation, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, nausea,
headache, possible
unconsciousness, asphyxiation.
Skin and Eye
Contact: Irritation.
Possibly corneal injury.
Other: Gastrointestinal irritation, nausea,
vomiting. Chronic overexposure can raise the level of
carbon monoxide in the
blood.
EMERGENCY AND
FIRST AID
Skin or Eye: Thoroughly wash exposed skin with soap and
water. Flush eyes with copious
amounts of water for at
least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention.
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. Support
respiration if necessary. Keep victim warm and
quiet. Obtain medical
attention. DO NOT give stimulants.
Other: Adrenaline should never be given to a person
overexposed to this chemical.
REACTIVITY
DATA
Stability: Stable
Conditions to
Avoid: Avoid contact with
open flame, electric arcs or other hot surfaces.
Incompatibility: Avoid contact with aluminum, strong alkalies,
oxygen, nitrogen peroxides,
sodium, potassium, and
other oxidizers and reactive metals.
Hazardous
Polymerization: Will not
occur.
Hazardous
Decomposition Products: May
form toxic materials such as oxides of carbon,
hydrogen chloride and
very small amounts of phosgene.
SPILL,
DISPOSAL AND STORAGE INFORMATION
Spill: Absorb material on neutral medium and place
in fiberboard or other acceptable container.
Disposal: Must be disposed of in accordance with all
local, state and federal regulations.
Storage: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Do
not cut or weld on empty or full drums.
Aluminum equipment
should not be used for storage or transfer.
PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND CONTROL MEASURES
Eye: Safety glasses or goggles.
Skin: Wear resistant gloves such as polyvinyl
alcohol.
Respiratory: If TLV is exceeded, a NIOSH/MSHA approved air
supplied respirator is advised.
Ventilation: Sufficient mechanical (general or local)
ventilation to maintain exposure below TLV.
SECTION 313
SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION
Not Applicable.
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The information presented is believed to be correct and is the most accurate information available to us at this time. However, Ladd Research makes no warranty, express or implied, and assumes no liability for this information and the product described herein.