BKCFH - GENETRON 12 DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE

Product Identification

Product ID:GENETRON 12 DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE
MSDS Date:03/01/1982
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-502-8359
MSDS Number: BKCFH

Responsible Party
ALLIED CORP., ALLIED CHEMICAL,CSS DEPT.
COLUMBIA RD & PARK AVE
MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960
US

Emergency Phone: 201-455-2000

Info Phone: 201-455-4157

Cage: JO859

Contractor
ALLIED-SIGNAL INC
1087R MORRISTOWN, NJ 07962-2332 US

Telephone: 201-455-4414

Cage: 1L164

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN AND EYES: CONTACT WITH LIQUID CAN
CAUSE FROST BITE, INDICATED BY PALLOR OR REDNESS, LOSS OF SENSATION
AND SWELLING.INHALATION:ASPHYXIATION. THIS PRODUCT CAN CAUSE DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY IF NOT H ANDLED PROPERLY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BT IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:FROST BITE, PALLOR, REDNESS, NUMBNESS,
BREATHING DIFFICULTIES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT KNOWN.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED GIVE
ARTFICIAL RESPIRATION AND PROVIDE OXYGEN. CALL PHYSICIAN. DO NOT
GIVE EPINEPHRINE. SKIN OR EYE CONTACT: IMMEDIATELY BATHE FROST BITE
AREA WITH LUKEWARM WATER. CALL A PHYSICIAN.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE. FOR SURROUNDING FIRE USE WATER FOG,
CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:LIQUID AND GAS UNDER PRESSURE. HEAT OF
FIRE WILL PRODUCE HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE PERSONNEL. VENTILATE THE AREA AND
ALLOW TO DISSIPATE.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLE, TRANSPORT & STORE
CAREFULLY/SECURELY TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL KNOCKING OVER/SEVERE
PHYSICAL IMPACTS. DO NOT EXPOSE TO DIRECT HEAT OR OVERPRESSURIZE
Other Precautions:DO NOT PUNCTURE OR DROP CYLINDERS OR EXPOSE TO
EXCESSIVE HEAT. USE AUTHORIZED CONTAINERS ONLY. CYLINDERS UNDER
PRESSURE, HANLE WITH GREAT CARE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED FOR NORMAL USE. FOR UNSUAL
SITUATIONS, WEAR SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR OR SELF-CONTAINED NIOSH
APPROVED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:GENERAL
Protective Gloves:WEAR LEATHER GLOVES
Eye Protection:WEAR SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES ARE RECOMMENDED WHEN HANDLING
CYLINDERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:FOLLOW OSHA REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING CYLINDERS.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-21F,-30C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-252F,-158C
Vapor Pres:70.3PSIG
Vapor Density:4.28 @ 0C
Spec Gravity:[email protected]
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/R (GAS)
Solubility in Water:0.008
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUIFIED GAS WITH FAINT ETHEREAL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:GAS

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
POWDERED FORMS OF ALUMINUM, MAGNESIUM AND ZINC. ACTIVE METALS SUCH AS
SODIUM, POTASSIUM AND CALCIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, TEMPERATURES ABOVE 550C,
LIGHTED CIGAETTES, HOT SPOTS, WELDING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HALOGENS, HALOGEN ACIDS, AND POSSIBLY
CARBONYL HALIDES, SUCH AS PHOSGENE.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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