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Subject: Re: [Amps] pole transformer
From: Doug Renwick <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:59:57 -0600
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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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