BNCDS - GENETRON (R) 22 CHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE

Product Identification

Product ID:GENETRON (R) 22 CHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-527-2043
MSDS Number: BNCDS

Responsible Party
ALLIED-SIGNAL, INC; ENGINEERED MATERIAL SECTOR
MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960-1139
US

Emergency Phone: 201-455-2000

Info Phone: 201-455-4157

Cage: 05VM8

Contractor
REFRIGERATION SALES CO INC
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101-2211 US

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 C AN CAUSE FROSTBITE, INDICATED BY
PALLOROR 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 RESPIRATIONS ARE
POSSIBLE. ANIMAL STUDIES: REDUCED HEART EFFICIENCY, CARDIAC
SENSITIZATION TO EPINEPHRINE. INCR EASE 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 CYL INDER 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

HCC:G3
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]
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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