DOW CHEMICAL U S A -- DICHLOROMETHANE - DICHLOROMETHANE,TECHNICAL 
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
NSN: 6810006169188
Manufacturer's CAGE: 71983 
Part No. Indicator: A 
Part Number/Trade Name: DICHLOROMETHANE 
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                            General Information
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Item Name: DICHLOROMETHANE,TECHNICAL 
Company's Name: DOW CHEMICAL U S A 
Company's Street: 2030 DOW CENTER BARSTOW BLDG 
Company's City: MIDLAND 
Company's State: MI 
Company's Country: US 
Company's Zip Code: 48640 
Company's Emerg Ph #: 517-636-4400 
Company's Info Ph #: 517-636-4410 
Distributor/Vendor # 1: AMJAY CHEMICALS (713-492-2000) 
Distributor/Vendor # 1 Cage: 64184 
Record No. For Safety Entry: 012 
Tot Safety Entries This Stk#: 019 
Status: SE 
Date MSDS Prepared: 07DEC95 
Safety Data Review Date: 16APR98 
Supply Item Manager: CX 
MSDS Preparer's Name: UNKNOWN 
MSDS Serial Number: BZBCD 
Specification Number: MIL-D-6998 
Spec Type, Grade, Class: A GRADE 
Hazard Characteristic Code: T4 
Unit Of Issue: DR 
Unit Of Issue Container Qty: 55 GALLONS 
Type Of Container: DRUM 
Net Unit Weight: 568.5 LBS 
NRC/State License Number: NOT RELEVANT 
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                     Ingredients/Identity Information
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: METHYLENE CHLORIDE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 01 
Percent: 99.5 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: PA8050000 
CAS Number: 75-09-2 
OSHA PEL: 500 PPM; Z-2 
ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM, A2; 9495 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE RECOMMENDED 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: PROPYLENE OXIDE (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 02 
Percent: 0.5 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: TZ2975000 
CAS Number: 75-56-9 
OSHA PEL: 100 PPM 
ACGIH TLV: 20 PPM; 9495 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE RECOMMENDED 
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                     Physical/Chemical Characteristics
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Appearance And Odor: COLORLESS LIQUID - IRRITATING ODOR
Boiling Point: 104F,40C 
Melting Point: -142F,-97C 
Vapor Pressure (MM Hg/70 F): 355 @ 68F 
Vapor Density (Air=1): 2.93 
Specific Gravity: 1.320 
Decomposition Temperature: UNKNOWN 
Evaporation Rate And Ref: UNKNOWN 
Solubility In Water: 2 % @ 25C/77F 
Percent Volatiles By Volume: 100 
Viscosity: NOT RELEVANT 
Radioactivity: NOT RELEVANT 
Corrosion Rate (IPY): UNKNOWN 
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                      Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
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Flash Point: NONE 
Extinguishing Media: WATER SPRAY OR FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, SAND, DRY
CHEMICAL (ABC). USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Special Fire Fighting Proc: WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-
APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN
POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. DANGEROUS TO EYES.
Unusual Fire And Expl Hazrds: THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY OF PRESSURE BUILDUP
IN CLOSED CONTAINERS. METHYLENE CHLORIDE FORMS FLAMMABLE MIXTURES WITH MANY
FLAMMABLE SOLVENTS.
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                              Reactivity Data
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Stability: YES 
Cond To Avoid (Stability): SUNLIGHT, UV LIGHT, OPEN FLAMES, ELECTRICAL
ARCS, EXCESSIVE HEAT
Materials To Avoid: STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, CHEMICALLY ACTIVE METALS
(ALUMINUM, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM POWDERS), AMINES, STRONG BASES
Hazardous Decomp Products: HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
DIOXIDE, PHOSGENE AND CHLORINE MAY BE FORMED.
Hazardous Poly Occur: NO 
Conditions To Avoid (Poly): NOT RELEVANT
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                            Health Hazard Data
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LD50-LC50 Mixture: LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS 1500-2500 MG/KG. 
Route Of Entry - Inhalation: YES 
Route Of Entry - Skin: YES 
Route Of Entry - Ingestion: NO 
Health Haz Acute And Chronic: TARGET ORGANS:LUNG, EYE, SKIN, LIVER,
KIDNEY. ACUTE- EYE:CAUSES IRRITATION. SKIN:IRRITATION, DEFATTING. PROLONGED
SKIN CONTACT MAY RESULT IN BURNS & ABSORPTION. INHALE:MAY CAUSE CNS
DEPRESSION. NARCOTIC IN HIGH CONCENTRATIONS. ORAL:HARMFUL IF INGESTED.
CHRONIC- LONG TERM OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE LIVER & KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Carcinogenicity - NTP: YES 
Carcinogenicity - IARC: YES 
Carcinogenicity - OSHA: NO 
Explanation Carcinogenicity: METHYLENE CHLORIDE IS LISTED AS A POTENTIAL
HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC AND ACGIH.
Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING, HEADACHE,
DIZZINESS, SKIN DEFATTING AND BURNS, ELEVATED CARBOXYHEMOGLOBIN LEVELS,
WEAKNESS
Med Cond Aggravated By Exp: PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN DISORDERS OR
EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED LIVER, KIDNEY, CARDIOVASCULAR OR RESPIRATORY
FUNCTION MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE.
Emergency/First Aid Proc: GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST.
EYES/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. HOLD
EYELIDS OPEN. WASH SKIN WITH SOAP & WATER. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NECESSARY. ORAL:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. CALL
PHYSICIAN. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
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                   Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
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Steps If Matl Released/Spill: REMOVE OPEN FLAMES. VENTILATE AREA. ABSORB
SPILL WITH VERMICULITE OR OTHER INERT MATERIAL. PLACE IN A CONTAINER FOR
CHEMICAL WASTE. WASH AREA WITH SOAPY WATER TO REMOVE RESIDUE. COLLECT WATER
RINSES IN APPROPRIATE CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent: NOT RELEVANT
Waste Disposal Method: DISCHARGE, TREATMENT OR DISPOSAL MAY BE SUBJECT TO
FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL REGULATIONS. CAN BE INCINERATED. CONTRACT WITH A
LICENSED CHEMICAL DISPOSAL AGENCY. SINCE EMPTIED CONTAINERS RETAIN PRODUCT
RESIDUE, FOLLOW LABEL WARNINGS.
Precautions-Handling/Storing: STORE IN COOL, DRY, VENTILATED PLACE AWAY
FROM OPEN FLAMES, INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. LOOSEN CLOSURE CAUTIOUSLY.
Other Precautions: AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR
ON CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
USE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA. FOR LABORATORY USE ONLY.
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                             Control Measures
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Respiratory Protection: IF THE TLV IS EXCEEDED, WEAR A NIOSH-APPROVED
FULL-FACED RESPIRATOR FOR CHLORINATED SOLVENTS OR ORGANIC VAPOR.
Ventilation: USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves: FLUOROELASTOMER (VITON), PVA 
Eye Protection: CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES/SAFETY GLASSES 
Other Protective Equipment: PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS NEEDED TO PREVENT
PROLONGED/REPEATED SKIN CONTACT, EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices: OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING, DRINKING/SMOKING.
Suppl. Safety & Health Data: NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: CHLORINATED SOLVENT.
INCREASED CARDIAC SENSITIVITY AND POSSIBLE ARRHYTHMIA MAY RESULT FROM
OVEREXPOSURE. DO NOT ADMINISTER EPINEPHRINE OR OTHER STIMULATING DRUGS
FOLLOWING OVEREXPOSURE UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. IF BURN IS PRESENT,
TREAT AS THERMAL BURN AFTER DECONTAMINATION.
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                            Transportation Data
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Trans Data Review Date:   98106 
DOT PSN Code: EUP 
DOT Proper Shipping Name: DICHLOROMETHANE
DOT Class: 6.1 
DOT ID Number: UN1593 
DOT Pack Group: III 
DOT Label: KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD 
DOT/DoD Exemption Number: NOT RELEVANT 
IMO PSN Code: FLF 
IMO Proper Shipping Name: DICHLOROMETHANE
IMO Regulations Page Number: 6127 
IMO UN Number: 1593 
IMO UN Class: 6.1 
IMO Subsidiary Risk Label: - 
IATA PSN Code: IYW 
IATA UN ID Number: 1593 
IATA Proper Shipping Name: DICHLOROMETHANE
IATA UN Class: 6.1 
IATA Label: TOXIC 
AFI PSN Code: IYW 
AFI Prop. Shipping Name: DICHLOROMETHANE
AFI Class: 6.1 
AFI ID Number: UN1593 
AFI Pack Group: III 
AFI Special Prov: P5, N36 
AFI Basic Pac Ref: A10.5 
MMAC Code: NR 
Additional Trans Data: CARGO AIR ONLY.RQ FOR METHYLENE CHLORIDE IS 1000
LBS.
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                               Disposal Data
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                                Label Data
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Label Required: YES 
Technical Review Date: 17APR98 
MFR Label Number: UNKNOWN 
Label Status: F 
Common Name: DICHLOROMETHANE 
Chronic Hazard: YES 
Signal Word: WARNING! 
Acute Health Hazard-Moderate: X 
Contact Hazard-Moderate: X 
Fire Hazard-None: X 
Reactivity Hazard-None: X 
Special Hazard Precautions: TARGET ORGANS:LUNG, EYE, SKIN, LIVER, KIDNEY.
ACUTE- EYE:CAUSES IRRITATION. SKIN:MAY CAUSE BURNS & ABSORPTION. INHALE:MAY
CAUSE CNS DEPRESSION. ORAL:HARMFUL IF INGESTED. CHRONIC- MAY CAUSE LIVER &
KIDNEY DAMAGE. STORE IN COOL, DRY, VENTILATED PLACE AWAY FROM OPEN FLAMES,
INCOMPATIBLES. ABSORB SPILL WITH VERMICULITE. PLACE IN A CONTAINER FOR
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NECESSARY. ORAL:DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. CALL PHYSICIAN. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
PERSON.
Protect Eye: Y 
Protect Skin: Y 
Label Name: DOW CHEMICAL U S A 
Label Street: 2030 DOW CENTER BARSTOW BLDG 
Label City: MIDLAND 
Label State: MI 
Label Zip Code: 48640 
Label Country: US 
Label Emergency Number: 517-636-4400 
Year Procured: 1996 

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