BNBZM - GENETRON (R) 22 CHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE
- MSDS: BNBZM
- Manufacturer: ALLIED SIGNAL INC ENGINEERED MATERIAL SECTOR
- Product Name: GENETRON (R) 22 CHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE
- National Stock Number: 6830-00-227-0441
Product Identification
Product ID:GENETRON (R) 22 CHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-227-0441
MSDS Number: BNBZM
Responsible Party
US
Emergency Phone: 201-455-2000
Info Phone: 201-455-4157
Cage: 05VM8
Contractor
Telephone: 800-221-0603
Cage: 3A676
Ingredients
GENETRON 22 CHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE(FLUOROCARBON 22;
CAS: 75-45-6
RTECS: PA6390000
Fraction By Weight: 100%
OSHA PEL 1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV: 1000PPM/1250PPM STEL
Hazards
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL: MAT'L IS LOW IN TOXICITY AT
CONCENTRATIONS AS HIGH AS 4%. WHEN OXYGEN LEVELS IN AIR ARE REDUCED
TO 12-14% SYMPTOMS OF ASPHYXIATION WILL OCCUR. NARCOTIC EFFECTS.
SKIN: CONTACT W/LIQUID MAT'L CAN CAUSE FROSTBITE, INDICATED BY
PALLOR OR REDNESS, LOSS OF SENSATION AND SWELLING. EYES: SAME AS
FOR SKIN. ***
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: LOSS OF COORDINATION, INCREASED
PULSE RATE, CARDIAC SENSITIZATION AND DEEPER RESPIRATION ARE
POSSIBLE.
***ANIMAL: REDUCED HEART
EFFICIENCY, CARDIAC SENSITIZATION TO EPINEPHRINE. INCREASE IN
SALIVARY GLAND TUMORS (RAT).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:WORKERS WITH CARDIOVASCULAR OR
PULMONARY PROBLEMS SHOULD HAVE MEDICAL EVALUATION BEFORE EXPOSURE.
First Aid
First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE IMMED TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED,
GIVE ARTIF RESPIRATION, PREFERABLY MOUTH-TO-MOUTH. USE OXYGEN AS
REQUIRED, IF QUALIFIED OPERATOR IS AVAILABLE. DON'T GIVE
EPINEPHRINE (ADREN ALIN). SKIN/EYE CONTACT: IMMED BATHE FROSTBITE
(DO NOT RUB) WITH LUKEWARM (NOT HOT) WATER. IN ABSENCE OF WATER
COVER WITH SOFT WOOL, ETC. CONTACT DR FOR ANY LOW TEMPERATURE BURNS
FROM LIQ CONTACT.
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:ANY STANDARD AGENT--CHOOSE THE ONE THAT IS
APPROPRIATE FOR TYPE OF FIRE. MATERIAL ITSELF IS NON-FLAMMABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED NIOSH BREATHING APPARATUS
FOR PROTECTION AGAINST SUFFOCATION & POSSIBLE TOXIC DECOMP
PRODUCTS. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CNTNRS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHILE NOT COMBUSTIBLE, CONTACT W/CERTAIN
METALS & OXIDIZING MAT'LS MAY PRODUCE EXOTHERMIC
REACTION/POTENTIALLY EXPLOS COMBINATIONS. SEE HAZARD DECOMP.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:USING SELF-CONTAINED AIR SUPPLY & PROTECTION
AGAINST FROSTBITE, PERSONNEL SHOULD ATTEMPT TO CLOSE VALVES OR
REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAK. IF LARGE QUANTITY IS RELEASED, EVACUATE
PERSONNEL AND ALLOW TO DISSIP ATE.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID EYE/SKIN/CLOTHING CONTACT. DON'T
PUNCTURE/DROP CYLINDERS/EXPOSE TO FLAME/HEAT. USE AUTHORIZED
CNTNRS. FOLLOW STD SFTY PRECAUTION FOR COMPRSD GAS
Other Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, VENTED AREA AWAY FROM
HEAT/FLAME/COMBUSTIBLES. PROTECT CYLINDER & FITTINGS FROM DAMAGE.
AVOID STORAGE IN SUBSURFACE LOCATIONS. FOLLOW OSHA REGULATIONS FOR
COMPRESSED GAS & FOR CYLI NDER HANDLING.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NONE GENERALLY REQUIRED FOR ADEQUATELY VENTED
SITUATIONS. FOR UNUSUAL SITUATIONS, WEAR A NIOSH APPROVED, SUPPLIED
AIR RESPIRATOR OR A POSITIVE PRESSURE, SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS. AT HIGH CON CENTRATIONS ADD A FULL FACEPIECE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST AT FILLING ZONES/AREA LEAK LIKELY.
MECHAN(GEN) VENT FOR OTHER OPERATING/STORAGE AREAS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES W/PVA OUTER LAYER****
Eye Protection:CHEM SAFETY GOGGLES IF CONTACT *****
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS SHOES & CLOTHING WHERE
LEAKAGE IS PROBABLE. GLOVES, CLOTHING, SHOES SHOULD BE THERMALLY
INSULATED.
Work Hygienic Practices:PROVIDE WATER SOURCE FOR FIRST AID TREATMENT
(FROSTBITE). **** (NEOPRENE-2ND CHOICE) IF HANDLING/LEAKAGE
POSSIBLE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
***** IS REASONABLE PROBABILITY. IN THIS CASE, DON'T WEAR CONTACT
LENSES.
Chemical Properties
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-41F,-41C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-256F,-160C
Vapor Pres:136 PSIA
Vapor Density:2.98
Spec Gravity:1.21 [email protected]*
pH:N/K **
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/K *(PRESSUREIZED)WTR=1
Solubility in Water:0.3 @ 25C & 1 ATM
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUEFIED GAS WITH FAINT ETHEREAL ODOR AT
HIGHER CONCENTRATIONS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDANTS, ALKALI METALS, ALKALINE EARTH METALS. FRESHLY EXPOSED
ALUMINUM SURFACES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRES, LIGHTED CIGARETTES, HOT SPOTS,
WELDING. DECOMPOSES AT HIGH TEMPERATURES, YIELDING TOXIC GASES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HALOGENS, HALOGEN ACIDS, CARBON
DIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE, AND POSSIBLY CARBONYL HALIDES, SUCH AS
PHOSGENE.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE PRODUCT MAY BE SUBJECT TO
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. USERS SHOULD REVIEW OPERATIONS, THEN CONSULT
WITH REGULATORY AGENCIES BEFORE DISCHARGING OR DISPOSING OF WASTE
MATERIAL. DISPOSAL BY LIC ENSED WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY MAY BE
NECESSARY.
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