DOW CHEMICAL U S A -- TETRACHLOROETHYLENE - TETRACHLOROETHYLENE,TECHNICAL 
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
NSN: 6810010993435
Manufacturer's CAGE: 96717 
Part No. Indicator: A 
Part Number/Trade Name: TETRACHLOROETHYLENE 
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                            General Information
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Item Name: TETRACHLOROETHYLENE,TECHNICAL 
Company's Name: DOW CHEMICAL U.S.A. 
Company's Street: CHEMICAL AND METALS DEPARTMENT 
Company's City: MIDLAND 
Company's State: MI 
Company's Country: US 
Company's Zip Code: 48674 
Company's Emerg Ph #: 517-636-4400 
Company's Info Ph #: 800-258-2436 
Distributor/Vendor # 1: AMJAY CORP DBA AMJAY CHEMICALS 
Distributor/Vendor # 1 Cage: 64184 
Record No. For Safety Entry: 007 
Tot Safety Entries This Stk#: 007 
Status: SE 
Date MSDS Prepared: 29FEB96 
Safety Data Review Date: 11FEB98 
Supply Item Manager: CX 
MSDS Preparer's Name: UNKNOWN 
MSDS Serial Number: BGLSV 
Specification Number: ASTM D 4376-94 
Spec Type, Grade, Class: NONE 
Hazard Characteristic Code: T4 
Unit Of Issue: DR 
Unit Of Issue Container Qty: 700 LBS 
Type Of Container: DRUM 
Net Unit Weight: 700 LBS 
NRC/State License Number: NOT RELEVANT 
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                     Ingredients/Identity Information
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: PERCHLOROETHYLENE (TETRACHLOROETHYLENE) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 01 
Percent: 99.9 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: KX3850000 
CAS Number: 127-18-4 
OSHA PEL: 100 PPM, Z-2 
ACGIH TLV: 25PPM/100STEL,A3; 96 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE RECOMMENDED 
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                     Physical/Chemical Characteristics
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Appearance And Odor: CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID - IRRITATING ODOR
Boiling Point: 250F,121C 
Melting Point: -8F,-22C 
Vapor Pressure (MM Hg/70 F): 13 @ 68F 
Vapor Density (Air=1): 5.76 
Specific Gravity: 1.619 
Decomposition Temperature: UNKNOWN 
Evaporation Rate And Ref: UNKNOWN 
Solubility In Water: 0.015 % @ 25C/77F 
Percent Volatiles By Volume: 99.9 
Viscosity: UNKNOWN 
Radioactivity: NOT RELEVANT 
Corrosion Rate (IPY): UNKNOWN 
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                      Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
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Flash Point: NONE 
Lower Explosive Limit: NOT RELEVANT 
Upper Explosive Limit: NOT RELEVANT 
Extinguishing Media: WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL FOR
SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Special Fire Fighting Proc: WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY BE
FORMED.
Unusual Fire And Expl Hazrds: TOXIC AND CORROSIVE GASES MAY BE FORMED.
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                              Reactivity Data
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Stability: YES 
Cond To Avoid (Stability): EXCESSIVE HEAT, OPEN FLAMES, WELDING ARCS,
DIRECT SUNLIGHT, ULTRAVIOLET SOURCES
Materials To Avoid: STRONG ALKALIS, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, AMINES,
ALUMINUM POWDER, MAGNESIUM POWDER, ZINC POWDER, SODIUM, POTASSIUM
Hazardous Decomp Products: HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, PHOSGENE, CARBON MONOXIDE,
CARBON DIOXIDE, CHLORINE
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 >5000 MG/KG. 
Route Of Entry - Inhalation: YES 
Route Of Entry - Skin: YES 
Route Of Entry - Ingestion: NO 
Health Haz Acute And Chronic: TARGET ORGANS:CNS, LIVER, KIDNEYS,
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. ACUTE- MAY BE ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE EYE
IRRITATION & PAIN. ASPIRATION HAZARD IF SWALLOWED. EXCESSIVE INHALATION MAY
CAUSE CNS EFFECTS, MYOCARDIAL IRRITABILITY. CHRONIC- MAY CAUSE LIVER &
KIDNEY DAMAGE BASED ON ANIMAL STUDIES.
Carcinogenicity - NTP: YES 
Carcinogenicity - IARC: NO 
Carcinogenicity - OSHA: NO 
Explanation Carcinogenicity: CARCINOGEN PER MSDS.
Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: IRRITATION, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, DROWSINESS, TEARNING, BLURRED VISION, PAIN, IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT
Med Cond Aggravated By Exp: INDIVIDUALS WITH PRE-EXISTING DISEASES OF THE
EYE, SKIN, RESPIRATORY TRACT, LIVER, KIDNEYS, CNS MAY HAVE INCREASED
SUSCEPTIBILITY TO THE TOXICITY OF EXCESSIVE EXPOSURES.
Emergency/First Aid Proc: GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST.
INHALED:MOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. EYES:IMMEDIATELY
FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH WITH PLENTY
OF SOAP & WATER. ORAL:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY.
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                   Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
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Steps If Matl Released/Spill: WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. VENTILATE AREA.
ABSORB SPILL WITH INERT MATERIAL SUCH AS SAND OR USE PUMP. PLACE IN A
CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. CLEAN AREA THOROUGHLY TO REMOVE RESIDUAL
CONTAMINATION. PREVENT RUNOFF FROM ENTERING SEWERS OR WATERWAYS.
Neutralizing Agent: NOT RELEVENT
Waste Disposal Method: DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. RECYCLE OR CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED WASTE DISPOSAL
AGENCY.
Precautions-Handling/Storing: STORE IN COOL, VENTILATED AREA, AWAY FROM
FLAMES & INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. DO NOT
STORE IN ALUMINUM CAN OR PLASTIC.
Other Precautions: AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR
ON CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING.
DO NOT EAT OR DRINK NEAR THIS PRODUCT.
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                             Control Measures
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Respiratory Protection: IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS DO NOT MAINTAIN AIRBORNE
CONCENTRATIONS TO AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL, A NIOSH-APPROVED AIR-SUPPLIED
RESPIRATOR MUST BE WORN.
Ventilation: USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves: NEOPRENE 
Eye Protection: SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELD/GOGGLES 
Other Protective Equipment: EYE BATH, SAFETY SHOWER, WASHING FACILITIES
Work Hygienic Practices: OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Suppl. Safety & Health Data: NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: IN CASE OF INGESTION,
GASTRIC LAVAGE MAY BE USED. THE USE OF AN INTRATRACHEAL TUBE PREVENTS
ASPIRATION. INDIVIDUALS INTOXICATED SHOULD BE HOSPITALIZED FOR OBSERVATION
AND DELAYED EFFECTS ON BLOOD, HEART AND LUNGS. HYDROCARBONS MAY SENSITIZE
HEART TO CATECHOLAMINES.
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                            Transportation Data
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Trans Data Review Date:   98042 
DOT PSN Code: NYB 
DOT Proper Shipping Name: TETRACHLOROETHYLENE
DOT Class: 6.1 
DOT ID Number: UN1897 
DOT Pack Group: III 
DOT Label: KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD 
DOT/DoD Exemption Number: NOT RELEVANT 
IMO PSN Code: OJV 
IMO Proper Shipping Name: TETRACHLOROETHYLENE
IMO Regulations Page Number: 6264 
IMO UN Number: 1897 
IMO UN Class: 6.1 
IMO Subsidiary Risk Label: - 
IATA PSN Code: XOW 
IATA UN ID Number: 1897 
IATA Proper Shipping Name: TETRACHLOROETHYLENE
IATA UN Class: 6.1 
IATA Label: TOXIC 
AFI PSN Code: XOW 
AFI Prop. Shipping Name: TETRACHLOROETHYLENE
AFI Class: 6.1 
AFI ID Number: UN1897 
AFI Pack Group: III 
AFI Special Prov: P5, N36 
AFI Basic Pac Ref: A10.5 
Additional Trans Data: REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ): 100 POUNDS. THIS IS
REPORTABLE QUANTITY.
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                               Disposal Data
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Disposal Data Review Date: 88228 
Rec # For This Disp Entry: 03 
Tot Disp Entries Per NSN: 003 
Landfill Ban Item: YES 
Disposal Supplemental Data: UPDATE PER OSHA HCS MSDS DTD 10 APRIL 85 IN
CASE OF ACCIDENTAL EXPOSURE OR DISCHARGE, CONSULT HEALTH AND SAFETY FILE
FOR PRECAUTIONS.
1st EPA Haz Wst Code New: U210 
1st EPA Haz Wst Name New: TETRACHLOROETHYLENE; 1,1,2,2- TETRACHLOROETHENE
1st EPA Haz Wst Char New: TOXIC (T) 
1st EPA Acute Hazard New: NO 
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                                Label Data
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Label Required: YES 
Technical Review Date: 11FEB98 
Label Date: 29FEB96 
MFR Label Number: UNKNOWN 
Label Status: G 
Common Name: TETRACHLOROETHYLENE 
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:CNS, LIVER, KIDNEYS, RESPIRATORY
SYSTEM. ACUTE- MAY BE ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION &
PAIN. ASPIRATION HAZARD IF SWALLOWED. INHALATION MAY CAUSE CNS EFFECTS.
CHRONIC- MAY CAUSE LIVER & KIDNEY DAMAGE. STORE IN VENTILATED AREA, AWAY
FROM FLAMES & INCOMPATIBLES. ABSORB SPILL WITH INERT MATERIAL/USE PUMP.
PLACE IN A CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. FIRST AID- GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH
WITH PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER. ORAL:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
Protect Eye: Y 
Protect Skin: Y 
Protect Respiratory: Y 
Label Name: DOW CHEMICAL U.S.A. 
Label Street: CHEMICAL AND METALS DEPARTMENT 
Label City: MIDLAND 
Label State: MI 
Label Zip Code: 48674 
Label Country: US 
Label Emergency Number: 517-636-4400 
Year Procured: 1998 

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