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Company Identification (Europe): Acros Organics BVBA Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a 2440 Geel, Belgium Company Identification (USA): Acros Organics One Reagent Lane Fairlawn, NJ 07410 For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01 For information in Europe, call: 0032(0) 14575211 For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300 For emergencies in Europe, call: 0032(0) 14575299 **** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS **** +----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+ | CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# | |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| | 56-23-5 |Carbon Tetrachloride | 99 | 200-262-8 | +----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+ Hazard Symbols: T N Risk Phrases: 23/24/25 40 59 48/23 **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION **** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Possible risks of irreversible effects. Dangerous for the ozone layer. Toxic : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation.Cancer suspect agent. Potential Health Effects Eye: May cause eye irritation. May cause temporary visual impairment. Skin: May cause skin irritation. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause irritation and/or dermatitis. Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure. May cause tremors and convulsions. May cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation. Substance is a hepatotoxin and is capable of producing a toxic effect on the liver. Inhalation: May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause adverse central nervous system effects including headache, convulsions, and possible death. May cause heart disturbances, possibly leading to cardiac arrest and death. May cause liver abnormalities. May cause cardiac abnormalities. Chronic: Chronic exposure to organic solvents has been associated with various neurotoxic effects including permanent brain and nervous system damage. Chronic ingestion may cause effects similar to those of acute ingestion. May cause cancer according to animal studies. Chronic exposure may cause visual disturbances. **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES **** Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. Skin: Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse. Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Notes to Physician: **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES **** General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Containers may explode in the heat of a fire. Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas. Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes. Extinguishing Media: Do NOT get water inside containers. Do NOT use straight streams of water. For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or water spray. For large fires, use water spray, fog or regular foam. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES **** General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Remove all sources of ignition. Provide ventilation. Do not get water inside containers. **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE **** Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Do not ingest or inhale. Use only in a chemical fume hood. Storage: Do not store in direct sunlight. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Do not store near alkaline substances. **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION **** Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear polyvinyl chloride gloves, apron, and/or clothing. Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear polyvinyl chloride gloves, apron, and/or clothing. Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin. Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES **** Physical State: Liquid Appearance: clear, colorless Odor: ethereal odor pH: Not available. Vapor Pressure: 121 mbar @ 20 C Vapor Density: 5.32 Evaporation Rate: 12.8 (butyl acetate=1) Viscosity: 0.97 PAS 20 deg Boiling Point: 76 deg C @ 760.00mm Hg Freezing/Melting Point: -23 deg C Autoignition Temperature: Not available. Flash Point: Not available. Explosion Limits, lower: Not available. Explosion Limits, upper: Not available. Decomposition Temperature: >100 deg C Solubility: soluble in ethanol, ether and acetone Specific Gravity/Density: 1.5940g/cm3 Molecular Formula: CCl4 Molecular Weight: 153.82 **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY **** Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Conditions to Avoid: Mechanical shock, incompatible materials, light, excess heat. Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Aluminum, bromine trifluoride, calcium hypochlorite, dimethyl formamide, ethylene oxide, fluorine, lithium, magnesium, potassium, potassium-tert-butoxide, silver perchlorate, sodium, uranium, chlorine trifluoride, dinitrogen tetraoxide, methanol. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, chlorine, phosgene, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported. **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** RTECS#: CAS# 56-23-5: FG4900000 LD50/LC50: CAS# 56-23-5: Dermal, guinea pig: LD50 = >9400 uL/kg; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 2200 ug/30S Mild; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 4 mg Mild; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Mild; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 9526 ppm/8H; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 8000 ppm/4H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 8263 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 5760 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 2350 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >20 gm/kg; Skin, rat: LD50 = 5070 mg/kg. Carcinogenicity: Carbon Tetrachloride - ACGIH: A2 - Suspected Human Carcinogen California: carcinogen; initial date 10/1/87 NIOSH: occupational carcinogen NTP: Suspect carcinogen OSHA: Possible Select carcinogen IARC: Group 2B carcinogen Epidemiology: Carcinogenic in experimental animals and is a suspected human carcinogen. Teratogenicity: No information available. Reproductive Effects: May cause fetal effects based animal studies. Neurotoxicity: No infirmation available. Mutagenicity: No data available. Other Studies: Experimental reproductive effects. **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** Ecotoxicity: Fish: Fathead Minnow: LC50 = 20.8-41.4 mg/L; 96 Hr.; Flow-through; 21.7 degrees CFish: Bluegill/Sunfish: LC50 = 27-125 mg/L; 96 Hr.; Static Conditions; 23 degrees CBacteria: Phytobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 = 6.0 mg/L; Not available; Microtox testBacteria: Phytobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 = 33.0 mg/L; 30 minutes; Microtox test **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS **** Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations. **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION **** US DOT Shipping Name: RQ,CARBON TETRACHLORIDE Hazard Class: 6.1 UN Number: UN1846 Packing Group: II Canadian TDG Shipping Name: CARBON TETRACHLORIDE Hazard Class: 6.1(9.2) UN Number: UN1846 **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION **** US FEDERAL TSCA CAS# 56-23-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors. Clean Water Act: CAS# 56-23-5 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA. CAS# 56-23-5 is listed as a Priority Pollutant under the Clean Water Act. CAS# 56-23-5 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water Act. OSHA: None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA. STATE Carbon Tetrachloride can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts. The following statement(s) is(are) made in order to comply with the California Safe Drinking Water Act: WARNING: This product contains Carbon Tetrachloride, a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer. California No Significant Risk Level: CAS# 56-23-5: no significant risk level = 5 ug/day European/International Regulations European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives Hazard Symbols: T N Risk Phrases: R 23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R 40 Possible risks of irreversible effects. R 59 Dangerous for the ozone layer. R 48/23 Toxic : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. Safety Phrases: S 53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. S 23 Do not inhale gas/fumes/vapour/spray. S 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). S 59 Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling. S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets. WGK (Water Danger/Protection) CAS# 56-23-5: 3 United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits CAS# 56-23-5: OES-United Kingdom, TWA 2 ppm TWA; 13 mg/m3 TWA Canada CAS# 56-23-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 56-23-5 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. Exposure Limits CAS# 56-23-5: OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt:TWA 5 ppm (30 mg/m3);Skin OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 5 ppm (30 mg/m3);Skin;Carcinoge OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 5 ppm (31 mg/m3);Skin;Carcinogen OEL-CZECHOSLOVAKIA:TWA 10 mg/m3;STEL 20 mg/m3 OEL-DENMARK:TWA 2 ppm (13 mg/m3);Skin OEL-FINLAND:TWA 5 ppm (31 mg/m3);STEL 10 ppm (63 mg/m3);Skin;CAR OEL-FRANCE:TWA 2 ppm (12 mg/m3);STEL 10 ppm (60 mg/m3) OEL-GERMANY:TWA 10 ppm (65 mg/m3);Skin;Carcinogen OEL-HUNGARY:STEL 10 mg/m3;Skin;Carcinogen OEL-INDIA:TWA 5 ppm (30 mg/m3);Skin;Carcinogen OEL-JAPAN:TWA 10 ppm (63 mg/m3);Skin;Carcinogen OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 2 ppm (12.6 mg/m3);Skin OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 10 ppm (65 mg/m3);Skin OEL-POLAND:TWA 20 mg/m3 OEL-RUSSIA:TWA 10 ppm;STEL 20 mg/m3 OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 2 ppm (13 mg/m3);STEL 3 ppm (19 mg/m3);Skin;CAR OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 5 ppm (30 mg/m3);STEL 10 ppm (60 mg/m3);Skin OEL-THAILAND:TWA 10 ppm;STEL 25 ppm OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 10 ppm (65 mg/m3);STEL 20 ppm;Skin OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION **** MSDS Creation Date: 7/20/1999 Revision #2 Date: 8/02/2000 The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. 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