This is a MSDS of PCB. It doesn't answer my question. Someone want to
have a go at my question?
Doug
Life is not a spectator sport.
-----Original Message-----
From: amps-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:amps-bounces@contesting.com]
On Behalf Of chas
Sent: February 1, 2009 1:15 PM
To: Doug Renwick
Subject: Re: [Amps] pole transformer
Doug Renwick wrote:
> Jim,
>
> Just what are the hazards you are referring to? Please share some
> details of what the hazard is of an oil containing PCBs in a sealed
> container such as a transformer or capacitor.
>
> Doug
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:REPEAT/PROLONG CONTACT MAY CAUSE
CHLORACNE IN SOME PEOPLE.SKIN:ABSROBED THRU INTACT SKIN.LOC ACTION
SIMILAR TO COMMON ORG SOLVENTS-REMOVES NATURAL FATS/OILS RESULTING
IN DRYING/CRACKING.EYE:MODERATELY IRRIT.INGEST:SLIGHTLY
TOXIC.INHAL:ANIMAL EXPERIMENTS SHOWED 54% CHLORINATED MATL PRODUCES
MORE LIVER INJURY THAN 42%.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:PCBS HAVE BEEN LISTED IN IARC
GROUP 2B & IN NTP.
Effects of Overexposure:CHLORACNE. DRYING & CRACKING SKIN. MODERATELY
EYE IRRITANT. SLIGHTLY TOXIC BY INGEST. LIVER INJURY.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:A POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR CONTRACTING
OF CHLORACNE IN SOME PEOPLE.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INGEST:CONSULT PHYSICIAN.DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT OR GIVE ANY OILY
LAXATIVES.SKIN:IF LIQ/SOLID PCBS SPLASHED/SPILLED ON SKIN REMOVE
CONTAMIN CLOTH.WASH SKIN THOROUGHLY W/SOAP/WATER.EYES:IRRIGATE
IMMED W/CO PIOUS QUANT OF RUNNING WTER FOR @LEAST
15MINS.PETROLATUM-BASED OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT MAY BE APPLIED TO
RELIEVE IRRIT EFFECTS.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.IF RASH/RESP IRRIT
PERSIST CALL PHYSICIAN.(SUPPLEM)
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:FIRE-RESISTANT
Extinguishing Media:PCBS ARE FIRE-RESISTANT COMPOUNDS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:STD FIREFIGHTING WEARING APPAREL & SCBA SHOULD
BE WORN WHEN FIGHTING FIRES THAT INVOLVE POSSIBLE EXPO TO CHEM
COMBUST PROD.CLEAN WELL/DECONTAMIN EQMPT AFT USE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IF PCB TRANSFORMER INVOLVED IN
FIRE-RLATED INCIDENT OWENR OF TRANSFORMER MAY BE REQUIRED TO REPORT
INCIDENT.CONSULT/FOLLOW FED/STATE/LOC REGS.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL.ADEQUATELY
VENTILATED.CONTAIN SPILL/LEAK.PREVENT MATL ENTERING SEWER
SYS/NAVIGABLE WATERWAYS/STREAMS.REMOVE BY MEANS OF ABSORPTIVE
MATL(SAWDUST,VERMICULITE,DRYSAND,CLAY, DIRT,ETC)OR TRAP/REMOVE BY
PUMPING.USE PPE.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MFG.
Other Precautions:FED REGS UNDER TSCA REQUIRE PCBS AND PCB ITEMS TO BE
MARKED.(CHECK REGS FOR DETAILS).AVOID BREATH VAP/MIST.PCB IN ELECT
EQPMT REPORTED TO PROD PCDD & PCDF DURING FIRE SITUATIONS-FROM NON
PCB CMPD-SEE EQMPT MFG.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVE EQPMT WHEN AIRBORNE EXPO
LIMITS EXCEEDED.FULL FACEPIECE EQMPT RECOMMENDED-CAN REPLACE
FACESHIELD &/OR CHEM SPLASH GOGG.CONSULT RESP MFG FOR
TYP/CONDITIONS.OBSERVED RESP USE LIMI TATIONS.SCBA/SUP AIR
RESP.29CFR1910.134.
Ventilation:PROVIDE VENTI TO CONTROL EXPO LEVELS BELOW AIRBORNE EXO
LIMITS.USE LOC MECHANICAL EXHAU VENTI @SOURCES OF AIR CONTAMIN.
Protective Gloves:APPROP GLOVES(VITON)SEE MFG FOR TYP/OPER
Eye Protection:CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES & FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYEBATHS/SAFT SHOWER.PROT CLOTHING FOR
BARRIER.PROT APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:LAUNDER CONTAMIN CLOTH BEF REUSE.CLEAN PROT
EQPMT BEF REUSE.WASH THOROUGHLY AFT HANDLING.AVOID BREATH
VAP/MIST,CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
1016;1221;1232;1242;1248;1254;1260.FLPT:170C 1016;141 150C
1221;152-154C 1232;176-180C 1242;193-196C 1248;NONE
1254/1260.1STAID:DR:LG AMTS INGEST GASTRIC LAVAGE SUGGESTED.HOT
PCBS MAY CAUSE THERMAL BU RNS.IF ELECTR EQMPT ARCS OVER PCBS/OTHER
CHLORINATED HYDROCARBON DIELECTRIC FLUIDS MAY DECOMPOSE TO PRODUCE
HCL-RESP IRR
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:T6
Vapor Pres:VARIES
Spec Gravity:1.18-1.56 VAR
Viscosity:VARIES
Appearance and Odor:MOBILE OIL/VIS LIQ/STICKY RESIN;APHA COLOR
40/100/150;DEPENDS ON AROCLOR SELECT
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MFG.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MFG.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO,CO2,HCL,PHENOLICS,ALDEHYDES & OTHER
TOXIC COMBUST PRODS UNDER SEVERE CONDITIONS(EXPO TO FLAME/HOT
SURFACE).
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:ALL WASTES/RESIDUES CONTAINING
PCBS:COLLECT,PLACE IN PROPER CNTNR,MARK,DISPOSE IN MANNER
PRESCRIBED BY EPA REGS(40CFR761)& APPLICABLE STATE/LOC REGS.VAR
FED/STATE/LOC REGS REQUIRE REPORTING PCB SPILLS & CLEANUP
LEVELS.CONSULT ATTORN/OFFICAILS.
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