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Exposure guidelines
US - Minnesota Haz Subs: Skin designation applies
Tetrachloroethylene (CAS 127-18-4) Skin designation applies.
Good general ventilation (typically 10 air changes per hour) should be used. Ventilation rates
should be matched to conditions. If applicable, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation,
or other engineering controls to maintain airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If
exposure limits have not been established, maintain airborne levels to an acceptable level. Eye
wash facilities and emergency shower should be available when handling this product.
Appropriate engineering
controls
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles).
Eye/face protection
Skin protection
Wear protective gloves such as: Viton®. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). Nitrile. Silver Shield®
Hand protection
Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing.
Other
If engineering controls are not feasible or if exposure exceeds the applicable exposure limits, use a
NIOSH-approved cartridge respirator with an organic vapor cartridge. Use a self-contained
breathing apparatus in confined spaces and for emergencies. Air monitoring is needed to
determine actual employee exposure levels.
Respiratory protection
Wear appropriate thermal protective clothing, when necessary.
Thermal hazards
When using do not smoke. Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as washing
after handling the material and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash work
clothing and protective equipment to remove contaminants.
General hygiene
considerations
9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance
Liquid.
Physical state
Aerosol.
Form
Colorless.
Color
Irritating.
Odor
Odor threshold
50 ppm
pH
Not available.
Melting point/freezing point
-8.1 °F (-22.3 °C) estimated
Initial boiling point and boiling
range
250.3 °F (121.3 °C) estimated
Flash point
None (Tag Closed Cup)
Evaporation rate
Very fast.
Not available.
Flammability (solid, gas)
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits
Flammability limit - lower
(%)
Not available.
Flammability limit - upper
(%)
Not available.
Vapor pressure
1352.4 hPa estimated
Vapor density
5.76 (air = 1)
Relative density
1.62
Solubility (water)
0.02 % (77 °F (25 °C))
Partition coefficient
(n-octanol/water)
Not available.
Auto-ignition temperature
Not available.
Decomposition temperature
Not available.
Viscosity (kinematic)
Not available.
Percent volatile
97.7 % estimated
Other information
Partition coefficient
(oil/water)
2.88
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Material name: Brakleen® Brake Parts Cleaner
05089, 05089T, 85089, 85089AZ Version #: 03 Revision date: 10-29-2015 Issue date: 12-20-2013
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