SUMMERS OPTICAL CAT#: 12804
SUMMERS PRODUCT: Milsolve
DATE 06/12/2006

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
CATALYST FOR LENS BOND
The information contained herein is based on data considered accurate. However, no warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of this data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Summers Optical assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage to vendees, users or third parties caused by the material. Such vendees or users assume all risks associated with the use of the material.

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME:

 Milsolve

TRADE NAME/SYNONYMS:

 Dichloromethane, Methylene Dichloride

HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION
 

OSHA PEL

AGGIH TLV

OTHER EXP LIMITS

% OPT

CAS#
Dichloromethane:

N/A

500ppm

 8 hours

100

75-09-2
Ceiling:  1000ppm  8 hours    
Peak: 2000ppm 5 minutes    
     50ppm 175mg/M3      

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

BOILING POINT:

 39.8°C

MELTING POINT:

 -96°C

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: (H20=1)

 1.32

VAPOR PRESSURE: (mm Hg)

 420 @ 25°C

VAPOR DENSITY: (Air=1)

 2.93

APPEARANCE/ODOR:

 Clear, Bluish liquid. Ether like odor.

SOLUBILITY IN WATER:

 Soluble 1.3

REACTIVITY IN WATER:

 No reaction
VOLATILES BY VOLUME: 100%

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

FLASH POINT:

 None

METHOD USED:

 TCC

EXPLOSION LEVEL-LOWER (LEL):
-UPPER (UEL):

 14%
25%

AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE:

 662°C/122°F

EXTINGUISHER LEVEL:

 Fires are unlikely but when they do occur use Dry Chemical or CO2.

FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:

 Use self contained breathing appartatus. Containers in fire area should be kept cool by water spray.

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:

 Although this product in non flammable, high temperatures can cause emmisions of Hydrochloric Acid as a gas as well as Phosgene.

REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY:

 Stable

CONDITIONS TO AVOID:

 Open flames, electrical arcs and strong UV light.

INCOMPATABILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID):

 Strong alkalis aluminum or zinc or their alloys.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:

 Hydrochloric acid as a gas and Phosgene.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:

 Will not occur.

HEALTH HAZARDS

ACUTE:

 CNS depression and death.

CHRONIC:

 Headache, confusion, cough, visual disturbance.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:

 Dizziness, nausea, headache, unconsciousness, and skin rash.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:

 Elevated Carboxy Hemoglobin levels acute and chronic liver and kidney disorder, chronic lung disease, anemia, coronary disease or rhythm disorders of the heart.

CHEMICAL LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN
OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN:

 NTP: Yes
IARC: Yes
OSHA: Yes

EMERGENCY AND FIRST
AID PROCEDURES:

 Remove to fresh air, remove contaminated clothing, flush eyes. Do not induce vomitting. Seek medical attention immediately.

 

ROUTES OF ENTRY:

INHALATION:

 Most likely: Can cause CNS depression and death.

EYES:

 Likely: Can cause temporary irritation and cornea damage.

SKIN:

 Unlikely: Can cause Dermatitis or rash.

INGESTION:

 Least likely: Get immediate treatment. Do not induce vomitting.

PRECAUTION FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE

SPILLS OR LEAKS:

 Evacuate area. Dike area to contain spill. Absorb with absorbent material and place in closed containers.

WASTE DISPOSAL:

 Do not flush to sewer. Dispose in a permitted waste management facility. Check with Federal, State and local regulations.

STORAGE AND HANDLING:

 Aluminum equipment should not be used for storage. Store labeled, sealed containers in a cool, dry well-ventilated area.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS:

 Prevent water or moist air from entering storage containers. Vapors are heavier than air.

CONTROL MEASURES

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:

 100-1000ppm. Organic vapor type respirator.

VENTILATION:

 Open windows.
Local Exhaust: Maintain
Mechanical (General): Levels below 100ppm (twa)

PROTECTIVE GEAR:

 Viton, PVA or equivalent gloves. Safety glasses should be worn. Safety shower and eye wash station should be available.

WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES:

 Do not eat, drink, or smoke in work areas. Avoid breathing vapor.

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

 N/A

CHEMICAL FATE:

 N/A

TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT SHIPPING NAME:

 Dichloromethane

HAZARD CLASS:

 6.1

PACKING GROUP:

 III

UN/NA NO:

 1593

DOT LABELS:

 Poison
   

SUBSIDIARY LABELS:

 None

DOT PLACARDS:

 6.1, Poison

IMO SHIPPING NAME:

 Dichloromethane

HAZARD CLASS:

 6.1

PACKING GROUP:

 III

UN/NA NO:

 1593

SUBSIDIARY LABELS:

 NONE
   

IATA SHIPPING NAME:

 Dichloromethane

HAZARD CLASS:

 6.1

PACKING GROUP:

 III

UN NO:

 1593

IATA LABELS:

 Poison

SUBSIDIARY LABELS:

 None

REGULATORY INFORMATION

NOT APPLICABLE

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