ASTM D3844-96
(Guide)Standard Guide for Labeling Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvent Containers
Standard Guide for Labeling Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvent Containers
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1.1 This guide is intended to provide health and safety labeling for the following chlorinated hydrocarbon solvents: methylene chloride, perchloroethylene, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, and trichloroethylene. Additional labeling may be required if other chemicals are mixed with these solvents, or if special containers (for example, aerosol packages) are employed.
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Designation: D 3844 – 96
Standard Guide for
Labeling Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvent Containers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3844; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope Z129.1 or your solvent supplier.
1.1 This guide is intended to provide health and safety
4. Requirements
labeling for the following chlorinated hydrocarbon solvents:
4.1 These materials may also be subject to applicable
methylene chloride, perchloroethylene, 1,1,1-trichloroethane,
federal, state and local laws and regulations.
and trichloroethylene. Additional labeling may be required if
other chemicals are mixed with these solvents, or if special
5. Labeling
containers (for example, aerosol packages) are employed.
5.1 Sections 6-8 describe typical warning statements to be
included in warning labels for the appropriate solvents.
2. Referenced Documents
5.2 Special grades of these solvents are available. These
2.1 ASTM Standards:
2 suggested statements may not be complete, or appropriate in
D 4276 Practice for Confined Area Entry
every case. Solvent suppliers should be consulted before
2.2 ANSI Standard:
3 labeling containers of these products.
ANSI Z 129.1 Standard for Chemical Labeling
5.3 Some states require identification of any components
2.3 Federal Standards:
4 present in concentrations of 1 % or greater, or of listed
29 CFR 1910.146 OSHA Permit-required Confined Spaces
carcinogens in concentrations of 0.1 % or greater. Certain
29 CFR 1910.1200 OSHA Hazard Communication Styan-
4 grades of these products may contain stabilizers in such
dard
4 concentrations. Consult the supplier for more information.
49 CFR 172 DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations
5.4 Some regulatory districts also require listing of VOC
2.4 Other Publications:
content. Methylene chloride and 1,1,1-trichloroethane are ex-
ACHIR Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) for Chemical Sub-
5 empt in many jurisdictions, however stabilizers (where
stances and Physical Agents
present) are considered as VOCs, and may need to be labeled
3. Significance and Use as such.
5.5 Products packaged for consumer uses may require
3.1 Chemical product labeling is required by the OSHA
labeling that differs from the recommendations set forth in this
Hazard Communications Standard. Labeling requirements are
guide.
defined in this standard and also in ANSI Z129.1. This guide is
intended as an interpretation of these standards as they apply to
6. Suggested Label for Methylene Chloride
these specific products and grades.
6.1 Identification:
3.2 This guide is intended to provide suggestions for the
Company Name
minimum required labeling for these chlorinated solvents. It is
Company Address
not intended to replace labeling determinations made by
Emergency Telephone Number
manufacturers or packagers.
Company Logo
3.3 This guide applies to commercially available grades of
Lot Number
these specific products. For solvent blends, consult ANSI
Net Weight
Solvent Name: Methylene Chloride (dichloromethane)
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-26 on Halogenated
CAS No.: 75-09-2
Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D26.05 on Industrial Hygiene. UN No.: UN 1593
Current edition approved June 10, 1996. Published August 1996. Originally
OSHA PEL: 500 ppm (ACGIH TLV: 50 ppm)
published as D 3844 – 79. Last previous edition D 3844 – 91.
Reportable Quantity: 1000 lb
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.05.
6.2 READ MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET BE-
Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd Street,
13th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
FORE HANDLING OR USING THIS PRODUCT.
Available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
6.3 Health and Safety Information:
Office, Washington, DC 20402.
5 WARNING! Harmful if inhaled. May cause liver and
Available from American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists,
1330 Kemper Meadow Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45240.
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kidney damage based on animal data. May cause cancer based can cause violent reaction. Consult the equipment supplier for
on animal data. further information.
6.4 Precautions: Avoid contact of this material or its vapors with flames, hot
glowing surfaces, welding operations or electric arcs. Such
AVOID BREATHING OF VAPOR OR MIST. Exposure
contact can form toxic and corrosive acid fumes.
to high vapor concentrations can cause unconsciousness and
Liquid oxygen or other strong oxidants can form explosive
death.
mixtures with methylene chloride.
USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. Venti-
Vapors of methylene chloride in confined or poorly venti-
lation must be sufficient to limit exposure below OSHA
lated areas can form flammable mixtures in the air.
permissible exposure limits. Eye irritation and dizziness are
Store methylene chloride in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area
indications of overexposure.
out of sunlight. Open slowly to relieve pressure. Do not store
DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. Swallowing can cause
in open, unlabeled or mislabeled containers.
injury, illness, and death. Do not store in food or beverage
Degreaser sludge containing metallic residues should be
containers.
stored in closed containers which are designed to vent in case
AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN. Contact can cause skin
of pressure buildup. Store these containers outdoors away from
irritation and dermatitis. Wear protective clothing and gloves.
combustible materials.
DO NOT GET IN EYES. Contact will cause discomfort
Wash thoroughly after handling.
and irritation. Wear chemical goggles or a full face shield
Do not reuse drum without recycling or reconditioning in
where splashing is possible.
accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws.
DO NOT EAT, DRINK, OR SMOKE IN WORK AR-
Do not use cutting or welding torches, open flames, or
EAS.
electric arcs on empty or full containers (including storage
SEE CURRENT OSHA REGULATIONS.
tanks) that may contain methylene chloride liquid or vapors.
6.5 First Aid:
SPILLS OR LEAKS—Evacuate the area, ventilate, and
INHALATION OVEREXPOSURE—Remove patient to
avoid breathing vapors. Dike the area to contain the spill.
fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably
Personnel wearing proper protective equipment including an
mouth-to-mouth. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a
air line respirator or a self-contained breathing apparatus with
physician.
a full facepiece, should clean up the area by mopping with
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN—Avoid use of adrenalin (or other
absorbent material, and should place the contaminant in closed
heart stimulating drugs) in any case where a person has been
containers for disposal. Avoid contamination of ground and
overcome by methylene chloride. Increased sensitivity of the
surface waters. Do not flush to the sewer, on the ground, or into
heart can be caused by overexposure to methylene chloride.
any body of water.
SWALLOWING—Get medical attention immediately.
DISPOSAL—Send to a permitted waste management facil-
Never induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an
ity. Any disposal must be in compliance with federal, state and
unconscious person.
local regulations.
EYE CONTACT—Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
large amounts of water for at least 15 min. Call a physician.
SKIN CONTACT—Remove contaminated clothing and 7. Suggested Label for Perchloroethylene
shoes. Wash skin with warm water and soap. Wash clothes and
7.1 Identification:
air out shoes before reuse.
Company Name
6.6 Handling and Storage:
Company Address
IMPORTANT NOTE—Request information from the sup-
Emergency Telephone Number
plier on safe procedures before blending with other chemicals.
Company Logo
Such mixtures can produce hazardous or explosive products.
Lot Number
Chemicals of particular concern include, but are not limited to,
Net Weight
strong alkalis, acids, oxidizing agents, or aluminum, zinc,
Solvent Name: Perchloroethylene (tetrachloroethylene)
beryllium or metal hydride powders.
CAS No.: 127-18-4
Under certain conditions of use, solvent decomposition can
UN No.: UN 1897
occur, followed by the release of toxic and corrosive vapors.
OSHA PEL: 100 ppm (ACGIH TLV: 25 ppm)
DO NOT USE IN POORLY VENTILATED OR CON-
Reportable Quantity: 100 lb
FINED SPACES. Vapors are heavier than air and will collect
7.2 READ MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET BE-
in low areas such as pits, degreasers, storage tanks, and other
FORE HANDLING OR USING THIS PRODUCT.
confined areas. Enter these areas only while wearing a self-
7.3 Health and Safety Information:
contained breathing apparatus, or an air line respirator with a
WARNING! Harmful if inhaled. May cause liver and
full facepiece, and when an observer is present for assistance.
kidney damage based on animal data. May cause cancer based
See Practice D 4276 and 29 CFR 1910.146.
on animal data.
Keep drum tightly closed when not in use. 7.4 Precautions:
Avoid prolonged contact with aluminum. Do not use in AVOID BREATHING OF VAPOR OR MIST. Exposure
aluminum equipment or containers. Contact of methylene to high vapor concentrations can cause unconsciousness and
chloride with aluminum parts in a pressurizable fluid system death.
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USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. Venti- in open, unlabeled or mislabeled containers.
lation must be sufficient to limit exposure below OSHA
Degreaser sludge containing metallic residues should be
permissible exposure limits. Eye irritation and dizziness are stored in closed containers which are designed to vent in case
indications of overexposure. of pressure buildup. Store these containers outdoors away from
DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. Swallowing can cause combustible materials.
injury, illness, and death. Do not store in food or beverage Wash thoroughly after handling.
containers. Do not reuse drum without recycling or reconditioning in
AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN. Contact can cause skin accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws.
Do not use cutting or welding torches, open flames, or
irritation and dermatitis. Wear protective clothing and gloves.
electric arcs on empty or full containers (including storage
DO NOT GET IN EYES. Contact will cause discomfort
tanks) that may contain perchloroethylene liquid or vapors.
and irritation. Wear chemical goggles or a full face shield
where splashing is possible. SPILLS OR LEAKS—Evacuate the area, ventilate, and
avoiding breathing vapors. Dike the area to contain the spill.
DO NOT EAT, DRINK, OR SMOKE IN WORK AR-
Personnel wearing proper protective equipment including an
EAS.
air line respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus, with a
SEE CURRENT OSHA REGULATIONS.
full facepiece, should clean up the area by mopping with
7.5 First Aid:
absorbent material, and should place the contaminant in closed
INHALATION OVEREXPOSURE—Remove patient to
containers for disposal. Avoid contamination of ground and
fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably
surface waters. Do not flush to the sewer, on the ground, or into
mouth-to-mouth. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a
any body of water.
physician.
DISPOSAL—Send to a permitted waste management facil-
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN—Avoid use of adrenalin (or other
ity. Any disposal must be in compliance with federal, state and
heart stimulating drugs) in any case where a person has been
local regulations.
overcome by perchloroethylene. Increased sensitivity of the
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
heart can be caused by overexposure to perchloroethylene.
SWALLOWING—Get medical attention immediately.
8. Suggested Label for 1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Never induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
NOTE 1—This guide applies to metal cleaning grades of 1,1,1-
trichloroethane only. Low-stabilized or aerosol grades are incompatible
EYE CONTACT—Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with
with aluminum, and may require additional labeling.
large amounts of water for at least 15 min. Call a physician.
SKIN CONTACT—Remove contaminated clothing and
8.1 Identification:
shoes. Wash skin with warm water and soap. Wash clothes and
Company Name
air out shoes before reuse.
Company Address
7.6 Handling and Storage:
Emergency Telephone Number
IMPORTANT NOTE—Request information from the sup- Company Logo
plier on safe procedures before blending with other chemicals.
Lot Number
Such mixtures can produce hazardous or explosive products.
Net Weight
Chemicals of particular concern include, but are not limited to,
Solvent Name: 1,1,1-Trichloroethane, methyl chloroform
strong alkalis, acids, oxidizing agents, or aluminum, zinc,
CAS No.: 71-55-6
beryllium or metal hydride powders.
UN No.: UN 2831
Under certain conditions of use, solvent decomposition can
OSHA PEL: 350 ppm
occur, followed by the release of toxic and corrosive vapors.
Reportable Quantity: 1000 lb
DO NOT USE IN POORLY VENTILATED OR CON-
8.2 READ MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET BE-
FINED SPACES. Vapors are heavier than air and will collect
FORE HANDLING OR USING THIS PRODUCT.
in low areas such as pits, degreasers, storage tanks, and other
8.3 Health and Safety Information:
confined areas. Enter these areas only while wearing a self-
WARNING! Harmful if inhaled. Exposures to high concen-
contained breathing apparatus or an air line respirator with a
trations can cause unconsciousness and death.
full facepiece, and when an observer is present for assistance.
WARNING! Contains methyl chloroform, a substance that
See Practice D 4276 and 29 CFR 1910.146.
harms public health and environment by destroying ozone in
Keep drum tightly closed when not in use.
the upper atmosphere.
Avoid prolonged contact with aluminum. Do not use in
8.4 Precautions:
aluminum equipment or containers.
AVOID BREATHING OF VAPOR OR MIST. Exposure
Avoid contact of this material or its vapors with flames, hot
to high vapor concentrations can cause unconsciousness and
glowing surfaces, welding operations or electric arcs. Such
death.
contact can form toxic and corrosive acid fumes.
USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTIL
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