DCM

DICHLOROMETHANE

CAUTIONARY RESPONSE INFORMATION 4. FIRE HAZARDS 7. SHIPPING INFORMATION

4.1 Flash Point: 7.1 Grades of Purity: Aerosol grade; technical
Common Synonyms Watery liquid Colorless Sweet, pleasant Not flammable under conditions likely to grade
Methylene chloride odor be encountered. 7.2 Storage Temperature: Currently not available
Methylene dichloride 4.2 Flammable Limits in Air: 12%-19% 7.3 Inert Atmosphere: Inerted
Sinks in water. Irritating vapor is produced. 4.3 Fire Extinguishing Agents: Not pertinent
7.4 Venting: Currently not available
4.4 Fire Extinguishing Agents Not to Be
Keep people away. Used: Not pertinent 7.5 IMO Pollution Category: D
Avoid contact with liquid and vapor. 4.5 Special Hazards of Combustion 7.6 Ship Type: 3
Notify local health and pollution control agencies. Products: Dissociation products 7.7 Barge Hull Type: 3
Protect water intakes. generated in a fire may be irritating or
toxic.
Not flammable. 8. HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS
Fire POISONOUS GASES ARE PRODUCED WHEN HEATED.
4.6 Behavior in Fire: Not pertinent
8.1 49 CFR Category: Keep Away From Food
4.7 Auto Ignition Temperature: 1184°F
Wear goggles and self-contained breathing apparatus.
4.8 Electrical Hazards: Not pertinent 8.2 49 CFR Class: 6.1
Cool exposed containers with water.
4.9 Burning Rate: Not pertinent 8.3 49 CFR Package Group: III
CALL FOR MEDICAL AID. 8.4 Marine Pollutant: No
Exposure 4.10 Adiabatic Flame Temperature: Currently
not available 8.5 NFPA Hazard Classification:
VAPOR
4.11 Stoichometric Air to Fuel Ratio: Not
Irritating to eyes, nose and throat. Category Classification
pertinent Health Hazard (Blue).......... 2
If inhaled, will cause nausea and dizziness.
Move to fresh air. 4.12 Flame Temperature: Currently not Flammability (Red)............. 0
If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. available
Instability (Yellow)............. 1
If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. 4.13 Combustion Molar Ratio (Reactant to
Product): Not pertinent 8.6 EPA Reportable Quantity: 1000 pounds
LIQUID 4.14 Minimum Oxygen Concentration for 8.7 EPA Pollution Category: C
Irritating to skin and eyes. Combustion (MOCC): Not listed
Harmful if swallowed. 8.8 RCRA Waste Number: U080
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. 8.9 EPA FWPCA List: Not listed
Flush affected areas with plenty of water. 5. CHEMICAL REACTIVITY
IF IN EYES, hold eyelids open and flush with plenty of water.
IF SWALLOWED and victim is CONSCIOUS, have victim drink water 5.1 Reactivity with Water: No reaction 9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL
or milk. 5.2 Reactivity with Common Materials: No PROPERTIES
reaction
Effect of low concentrations on aquatic life is unknown. 5.3 Stability During Transport: Stable 9.1 Physical State at 15° C and 1 atm: Liquid
Water May be dangerous if it enters water intakes. 9.2 Molecular Weight: 84.93
5.4 Neutralizing Agents for Acids and
Pollution Notify local health and pollution control officials. Caustics: Not pertinent 9.3 Boiling Point at 1 atm: 104°F = 39.8°C =
Notify operators of nearby water intakes.
5.5 Polymerization: Not pertinent 313.0°K
5.6 Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent 9.4 Freezing Point: –142°F = –96.7°C = 176.5°K
9.5 Critical Temperature: 473.0°F = 245°C =
6. WATER POLLUTION 518.2°K
1. CORRECTIVE RESPONSE ACTIONS 2. CHEMICAL DESIGNATIONS
9.6 Critical Pressure: 895 psia = 60.9 atm = 6.17
Dilute and disperse 2.1 CG Compatibility Group: 36; Halogenated 6.1 Aquatic Toxicity: MN/m2
Stop discharge hydrocarbon Not pertinent
Contain 9.7 Specific Gravity: 1.322 at 20°C (liquid)
2.2 Formula: CH2Cl2 6.2 Waterfowl Toxicity: Not pertinent
Collection Systems: Pump; Dredge 2.3 IMO/UN Designation: 9.0/1593 9.8 Liquid Surface Tension: Not pertinent
Do not burn 6.3 Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD): Not
2.4 DOT ID No.: 1593 pertinent 9.9 Liquid Water Interfacial Tension: Not
2.5 CAS Registry No.: 75-09-2 pertinent
2.6 NAERG Guide No.: 160 6.4 Food Chain Concentration Potential:
None 9.10 Vapor (Gas) Specific Gravity: 2.9
2.7 Standard Industrial Trade Classification:
51138 6.5 GESAMP Hazard Profile: 9.11 Ratio of Specific Heats of Vapor (Gas):
Bioaccumulation: 0 1.199
3. HEALTH HAZARDS Damage to living resources: 1 9.12 Latent Heat of Vaporization: 142 Btu/lb =
Human Oral hazard: 1 78.7 cal/g = 3.30 X 105 J/kg
3.1 Personal Protective Equipment: Organic vapor canister mask, safety glasses, protective clothing.
Human Contact hazard: II
3.2 Symptoms Following Exposure: INHALATION: anesthetic effects, nausea and drunkenness. Reduction of amenities: XX 9.13 Heat of Combustion: Not pertinent
CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES: skin irritation, irritation of eyes and nose. 9.14 Heat of Decomposition: Not pertinent
3.3 Treatment of Exposure: INHALATION: remove from exposure. Give oxygen if needed. INGESTION:
9.15 Heat of Solution: Not pertinent
no specific antidote. CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES: remove contaminated clothing; wash
skin or eyes if affected. 9.16 Heat of Polymerization: Not pertinent
3.4 TLV-TWA: 50 ppm 9.17 Heat of Fusion: 16.89 cal/g
3.5 TLV-STEL: Not listed. 9.18 Limiting Value: Currently not available
3.6 TLV-Ceiling: Not listed. 9.19 Reid Vapor Pressure: 13.9 psia
3.7 Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade 2; LD50 = 0.5 to 5 g/kg
3.8 Toxicity by Inhalation: Currently not available. NOTES
3.9 Chronic Toxicity: None
3.10 Vapor (Gas) Irritant Characteristics: Vapors cause moderate irritation such that personnel will find
high concentrations unpleasant. The effect is temporary.
3.11 Liquid or Solid Characteristics: Minimum hazard. If spilled on clothing and allowed to remain, may
cause smarting and reddening of the skin.
3.12 Odor Threshold: 205-307 ppm
3.13 IDLH Value: 2,300 ppm
3.14 OSHA PEL-TWA: 25 ppm
3.15 OSHA PEL-STEL: Not listed.
3.16 OSHA PEL-Ceiling: 125 ppm
3.17 EPA AEGL: Not listed

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DCM
DICHLOROMETHANE

9.20 9.21 9.22 9.23

SATURATED LIQUID DENSITY LIQUID HEAT CAPACITY LIQUID THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY LIQUID VISCOSITY

Temperature Pounds per cubic foot Temperature British thermal unit per Temperature British thermal unit inch Temperature Centipoise
(degrees F) (degrees F) pound-F (degrees F) per hour-square foot-F (degrees F)

-70 91.320 35 0.274 -110 1.205 N

-60 90.700 40 0.275 -100 1.192 O
-50 90.080 45 0.276 -90 1.179 T
-40 89.450 50 0.277 -80 1.166
-30 88.830 55 0.278 -70 1.154 P
-20 88.200 60 0.279 -60 1.141 E
-10 87.580 65 0.279 -50 1.128 R
0 86.959 70 0.280 -40 1.115 T
10 86.330 75 0.281 -30 1.102 I
20 85.709 80 0.282 -20 1.090 N
30 85.080 85 0.283 -10 1.077 E
40 84.459 90 0.284 0 1.064 N
50 83.830 95 0.284 10 1.051 T
60 83.209 100 0.285 20 1.038
70 82.589 30 1.025
80 81.959 40 1.013
90 81.341 50 1.000
100 80.709 60 0.987
70 0.974
80 0.961

9.24 9.25 9.26 9.27

SOLUBILITY IN WATER SATURATED VAPOR PRESSURE SATURATED VAPOR DENSITY IDEAL GAS HEAT CAPACITY

Temperature Pounds per 100 pounds Temperature Pounds per square inch Temperature Pounds per cubic foot Temperature British thermal unit per
(degrees F) of water (degrees F) (degrees F) (degrees F) pound-F

68 1.380 -10 0.866 -10 0.01525 0 0.126

-5 1.013 -5 0.01763 10 0.129
0 1.180 0 0.02031 20 0.131
5 1.370 5 0.02333 30 0.133
10 1.586 10 0.02671 40 0.135
15 1.830 15 0.03050 50 0.137
20 2.105 20 0.03472 60 0.139
25 2.414 25 0.03941 70 0.142
30 2.762 30 0.04462 80 0.144
35 3.151 35 0.05039 90 0.145
40 3.585 40 0.05676 100 0.147
45 4.068 45 0.06378 110 0.149
50 4.606 50 0.07149 120 0.151
55 5.201 55 0.07996 130 0.153
60 5.860 60 0.08922 140 0.155
65 6.588 65 0.09934 150 0.156
70 7.389 70 0.11040 160 0.158
75 8.270 75 0.12240 170 0.159
80 9.237 80 0.13540 180 0.161
85 10.300 85 0.14960 190 0.163
200 0.164
210 0.165
220 0.167
230 0.168
240 0.169
250 0.171

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