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1 Identification of substance:
Product details: Trade name: tetrachloroethylene Article number: 9360 Manufacturer/Supplier: Mallinckrodt Baker B.V. P.O.Box 1 7400 AA Deventer The Netherlands Informing department: Mallinckrodt Baker Sales Office Tel.: (31) (0) 570 687500 Tel:(+31) (0)570 - 687500 Fax:(+31) (0)570 - 687574

2 Composition/Data on components:
Chemical characterization: CAS No. Designation: 127-18-4 tetrachloroethylene Identification number(s): EINECS Number: 204-825-9 EC Number: 602-028-00-4

3 Hazards identification
Hazard designation: Xn Harmful N Dangerous for the environment Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment R 40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. R 51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

4 First aid measures

After inhalation Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of symptoms. After skin contact Instantly wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. After eye contact Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult doctor. After swallowing Seek medical treatment.

5 Fire fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing agents Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment. Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or flue gases: Formation of toxic gases is possible during heating or in case of fire. Phosgene gas Protective equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

6 Accidental release measures

Person-related safety precautions: Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Put on breathing apparatus.
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Measures for environmental protection: Do not allow product to reach sewage system or water bodies. Measures for cleaning/collecting: Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust). Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to item 13. Ensure adequate ventilation. *

7 Handling and storage

Handling Information for safe handling: Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace. Prevent formation of aerosols. Information about protection against explosions and fires: No special measures required. Storage Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers: No special requirements. Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required. Further information about storage conditions: Store in the dark. Recommended storage temperature: At >15C - <25C

8 Exposure controls and personal protection

Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7. Components with critical values that require monitoring at the workplace: 127-18-4 tetrachloroethylene OES Short-term value: 689 mg/m, 100 ppm Long-term value: 345 mg/m, 50 ppm Additional information: The lists that were valid during the compilation were used as basis. Personal protective equipment General protective and hygienic measures Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and food. Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work. Breathing equipment: In case of brief exposure or low pollution use breathing filter apparatus. In case of intensive or longer exposure use breathing apparatus that is independent of circulating air. Protection of hands: Protective gloves. Material of gloves PVA gloves Nitrile rubber, NBR Penetration time of glove material The exact break trough time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed. Eye protection: Safety glasses Body protection: Protective work clothing.

9 Physical and chemical properties:

General Information Form: Colour: Fluid Colourless
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Smell: Change in condition Melting point/Melting range: Boiling point/Boiling range: Flash point: Danger of explosion:

Characteristic -22C 121.1C Not applicable Product is not explosive.

19 hPa Steam pressure at 20C: 1.6063 g/cm Density at 20C Solubility in / Miscibility with 0.4 g/l Water at 20C: Segregation coefficient (n-octanol/water): 3.4 log POW

10 Stability and reactivity

Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications. Materials to be avoided: Strong oxidizers alkalis Potassium Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known Dangerous products of composition: Phosgen Chlorine Hydrogen chloride (HCl)

11 Toxicological information
Acute toxicity: LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification: Oral LD50 2629 mg/kg (rat) Primary irritant effect: on the skin: redness on the eye: redness Sensitization: No sensitizing effect known.

12 Ecological information:
Ecotoxical effects: Acquatic toxicity: LC50 3.3-18.0 mg/l (daphnia magna) LC50/96h 18.4 mg/l (fish) P.promelas) General notes: Water danger class 3 (Assessment by list): extremely hazardous for water. Do not allow product to reach ground water, water bodies or sewage system, even in small quantities. Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into soil.
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13 Disposal considerations
Product: Recommendation Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system. Uncleaned packagings: Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations. *

14 Transport information
Land transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (cross-border/domestic)

ADR/RID-GGVS/E Class: 6.1 (T1) Toxic substances. 60 Kemler Number: 1897 UN-Number: III Packaging group: 6.1 Label 1897 TETRACHLOROETHYLENE Designation of goods: Maritime transport IMDG/GGVSea:

IMDG/GGVSea Class: UN Number: Label Packaging group: EMS Number: Correct technical name:

6.1 1897 6.1 III F-A,S-A TETRACHLOROETHYLENE

Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:

ICAO/IATA Class: UN/ID Number: Label Packaging group: Correct technical name:

6.1 1897 6.1 III TETRACHLOROETHYLENE

15 Regulatory information
Designation according to EC guidelines: The product has been classified and labelled in accordance with EC Directives / Ordinance on Hazardous Materials (GefStoffV)
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Code letter and hazard designation of product: Xn Harmful N Dangerous for the environment Risk phrases: 40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. 51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Safety phrases: 23 Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer). 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets. National regulations Technical instructions (air): Class Share in % II 100.0

Water hazard class: Water danger class 3 (Assessment by list): extremely hazardous for water.

16 Other information:
These data are based on our present knowledge. However, they shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship. Department issuing data specification sheet: Quality Assurance Department Contact: Mallinckrodt Baker B.V. Deventer Holland Tel. (+31) 570 - 687500
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