BFVQF - DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE

  • MSDS: BFVQF
  • Manufacturer: CHEMTRONICS INC
  • Product Name: DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE
  • National Stock Number: 6830-00-902-2430
Product Identification

Product ID:DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE
MSDS Date:09/18/1990
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-902-2430
MSDS Number: BFVQF

Responsible Party
CHEMTRONICS INC
8125 COBB CENTER ROAD
KENNESAW, GA 30144
US

Emergency Phone: 404-424-4888

Info Phone: 404-424-4888

Preparer: MICHAEL S. WATKINS

Cage: 2M589

Contractor
GC THORSEN
ROCKFORD, IL 61105 US

Telephone: 815-968-9661

Cage: 72653

Ingredients

DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE (SARA III)

CAS: 75-71-8

RTECS: PA8200000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LC50 = 76 PPH /30M (MOUSE)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:VAPOR IS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND CAN
CAUSE SUFFOCATION BY REDUCING OXYGEN AVAILABLE FOR BREATHING.
REPEATED LIQUID CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEFATTING OF THE SKIN. LIQUID
CONTACT ON EYE/SKIN CAN CAUSE FROSTBITE. RATS WERE FED WITH
PRODUCT DISSOLVED INPEANUT OIL. NO DEATHS OCCURED AT HIGHEST
FEASIBLE DOSE OF 1000 MG/KG.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:POSSIBLE FROSTBITE, SKIN:POSSIBLE
FROSTBITE. INHAL:DIZZINESS,SHORTNESS OF BREATH,NARCOSIS,CARDIAC
ARRYTHMIAS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER. SKIN: FLUSH WITH WATER. INHAL: REMOVE
TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN OR CPR AS NEEDED. CALL A PHYSICIAN.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NON FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AEROSOL CANS MAY EXPLODE AT TEMPERATURES
OVER 120F. PRODUCT FORMS TOXIC FUMES AT FIRE TEMPERATURES.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:SPILLED LIQUID WILL VERY RAPIDLY EVAPORATE.
VENTILATE THE AREA, ESPECIALLY LOW AREAS WHERE VAPORS CAN
ACCUMULATE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE WHERE TEMP EXCEEDS 120F.
DO NOT USE IN THE PRESENCES OF OPEN FLAME,HEATING ELEMENTS OR HOT
OBJECTS OVER 400F.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE SHOULD BE NEEDED
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN Protective Gloves:NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING/BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT EAT,DRINK OR SMOKE WHERE VAPORS ARE
PRESENT.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:=-29.8C, -21.6F
B.P. Text:-21.6F
Vapor Pres:80 PSIG
Vapor Density:4.2
Spec Gravity:1.31
Evaporation Rate & Reference:> BUTYL ACETATE
Solubility in Water:0.03 WT%
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUIFIED GAS, SLIGHT ETHEREAL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALI AND ALKALINE EARTH METALS, ALUMINUM AND ZINC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES - OVER 120F
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROCHLORIC, HYDROFLUORIC ACIDS AND
CARBONYL HALIDES
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:AVOID SPRAYING NEAR OPEN FLAMES OR
RED HOT SURFACES. DO NOT HEAT AEROSOL CONTAINERS ABOVE 120F/49C.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT PUNCTURE OR INCINERATE AEROSOL CANS.

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