ETHYL CORPORATION CHEMICALS GROUP -- METHYLENE BROMIDE  -- 6850-00N017564
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHYLENE BROMIDE
MSDS Date:09/07/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N017564
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ETHYL CORPORATION CHEMICALS GROUP
Address:ETHYL TOWER 451 FLORIDA BLVD
City:BATON ROUGE
State:LA
ZIP:70801
Country:US
Info Phone Num:504-388-7717
Emergency Phone Num:504-344-7147
CAGE:FO966
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALBEMARLE CORP
Address:451 FLORIDA ST
Box:City:BATON ROUGE
State:LA
ZIP:70801
Country:US
Phone:800-535-3030
CAGE:2B836
Company Name:ETHYL CORPORATION
Address:451 FLORIDA ST
City:BATON ROUGE
State:LA
ZIP:70801
Phone:(504) 388-7717
CAGE:FO966

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:METHYLENE BROMIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:74-95-3
RTECS #:PA7350000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) >1000 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL: VAP CONC ARE ATTAINABLE THAT
    COULD BE HAZ UPON SINGLE EXPOS. SYMP OF DROWS, WEAKNESS, HDCH, DIZZ
    & NAUS COULD BE FOLLOWED BY UNCON. EYE: EXPECTED TO BE AN EYE
    IRRIT. SKIN: NOT EXPECTED TO BE AB SORBED IN ACUTELY TOX AMTS.
    RPTD/PRLNGDSKIN CONT MAY CAUSE DERMAT & DEFATTING. INGEST: NOT (SEE
    EFTS OF OVEREXPOSURE)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: EXPECTED TO BE ACUTELY TOX. CHRONIC:
    OVEREXP MAY CAUSE LIVER, KIDNEY, LUNG & TESTICULAR EFFECTS. OTHER
    HLTH EFTS: MAY INCREASE BLOOD & TISSUE LEVS OF BROMINE. MAY CAUSE
    CARBOXYHEMOGLOBINEMIA  (IMPAIRMENT OF BLOOD'S ABILITY TO TRANSPORT
    OXYGEN).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG, GIVE ARTF RESP, PREF
    MOUTH-TO-MOUTH. IF BRTHG DFCLT, GIVE OXYGEN. GET MD. EYE:IMMED
    FLUSH EYES W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. GET MD. SKIN:WASH
    CONTAM  AREAS W/SOAP & WATER. INGEST:IF SWALLOWED, GIVE TWO GLASSES
    OF WATER. DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. NOTE TO MD:THIS CHEM INCR "CARDIAC
    IRRITABILITY." SYMPATHOMIMETIC DRUGS, IF NEEDED, SHOULD BE USED
    W/CAUTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:SCC
Flash Point:NONE TO 225C
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, WATER SPRAY (FOG), FOAM OR CO*2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN ANY SPILLS W/DIKES/ABSORB TO PVNT
    MIGRATION & ENTRY IN SEWERS/STREAMS. TAKE UP SM SPILLS W/DRY CHEM
    ABSORB. LRG SPILLS MAY BE TAKEN UP W/PUMP/VACUUM & FINISHED OFF
    W/DRY CHEM ABSORB. MAY REQUI RE EXCAVATION OF CONTAMINATED SOIL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN CLOSED CONTAINER AWAY FROM
    HEAT AND FLAME.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR WITH
    FULL-FACEPIECE.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL VENTILATION RECOMMENDED. LOCAL EXHAUST
    VENTILATION AT SOURCE OF VAPOR.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOGG. MAY ADD FULL (SUPP DATA)
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IF REPEATED OR PROLONGED
    SKIN CONTACT OR CONTAM OF CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WASTE DISP METH: HANDLED IN A MANNER ACCEPTABLE TO GOOD WASTE
    MANAGEMENT PRACTICE. INCINERATION IS THE RECOMMENDED METHOD OF
    DISPOSAL. RQ = 1000 POUNDS FOR METHYLENE BROMIDE. EYE PROT: LENGTH
    FACESHIE LD TO GOGGLES .

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:210F,99C
Vapor Pres:34.9 @ 68F
Spec Gravity:2.49 @ 25C
Solubility in Water:1.1 G/100 ML @ 77F
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS TO PALE YELLOW LIQUID/SWEET ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINUM AND MAGNESIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:INCLUDE HYDROGEN BROMIDE AND BROMINE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:UNDER CERCLA/RCRA REGS CURRENTLY IN EFTS, THIS
    MATL IS REGULATED AS HAZ WASTE/MATL. THEREFORE, IT MUST BE DISPOSED
    OF IN A "PERMITTED" HAZ WASTE FACILITY IN COMPLIANCE W/EPA AND/OR
    OTHER APPLICABLE LO CAL, ST & FED REGS. IT SHOULD BE (SEE SUPP
    DATA)

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