BNBYH - GENETRON (R) 500 AZEOTROPE

  • MSDS: BNBYH
  • Manufacturer: ALLIED CORP CHEMICAL SECTOR
  • Product Name: GENETRON (R) 500 AZEOTROPE
  • National Stock Number: 6830-00-088-0595
Product Identification

Product ID:GENETRON (R) 500 AZEOTROPE
MSDS Date:01/01/1986
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-088-0595
MSDS Number: BNBYH

Responsible Party
ALLIED CORPORATION, CHEMICAL SECTOR
MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960
US

Emergency Phone: 201-455-2000

Info Phone: 201-455-4157

Cage: OLYW2

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

Telephone: 800-221-0603

Cage: 3A676

Ingredients

GENETRON(R) 12 DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE (VAPOR PRESSURE 70.2

CAS: 75-71-8

RTECS: PA8200000

Fraction By Weight: 73.8%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS


200,000

RTECS: 9999999ZZ


GENETRON (R) 152A DIFLUOROETHANE (VAPOR PRESSURE 62.5 PSIG

CAS: 75-37-6

RTECS: KI1410000

Fraction By Weight: 26.2%


## LCLO (IHL RAT) 50 PPH/10 MIN.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENTS
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL: PREDOMINANT HZD IS ASPHYXIA.
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. SKIN: CONTACT W/ LIQU ID MAT'L CAN CAUSE FROSTBITE,
INDICATEDBY 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. MILD CNTRL NERV SYS DEPRESS. CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA &
MYOCARDIAL DEPRESSION SEEN IN ANIMA L STUDIES. THIS PRODUCT CAN
CAUSE DEATHOR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY.
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 BREATH STOPPED, GIVE
ARTIF RESP (MOUTH-TO-MOUTH). CALL DR. USE OXYGEN AS REQ'D IF
QUALIFIED OPERATOR AVAILABLE. DON'T GIVE EPINEPHRINE (ADRENALIN).
SKIN: IMMED BAT HE FROSTBITE (DON'T RUB) W/LUKEWARM (NOT HOT)
WATER. IN ABSENCE OF WATER, COVER W/SOFT WOOL, ETC. CONTACT DR FOR
ANY LOW TEMP BURN FROM LIQ. REMOVE CONTAM CLOTH. EYE: LIFT EYELID
WHILE WASHING 15 MIN.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:ANY STANDARD AGENT--CHOOSE THE ONE THAT IS
APPROPRIATE FOR TYPE OF FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA FOR PROTECTION AGAINST SUFFOCATION &
POSSIBLE TOXIC DECOMP PRODUCTS. PROVIDE EYE & SKIN PROTECTION. USE
WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CNTNRS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT COMBUST, CONTACT W/SOME METALS MAY
PRODUCE EXOTHERMIC REACTION/POTENTIALLY EXPLOS COMBINATIONS. SEE
HAZARD DECOMP.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:IF LRG QTY RELEASED, EVACUATE UNTIL
DISSIPATED. USING SELF-CONTAINED AIR SUPPLY & PROTECT FROM
FROSTBITE, ATTEMPT TO CLS VALVE/REPAIR LEAK, IF W/OUT RISK. VENT.
REMOVE LEAKING CYLNDR TO OUTSIDE. UPRIG HT OVERTURNED CYLNDR. MAY
NEED TO REPORT SPILL.

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 ACCIDENTAL OR NON-VENTILATED SITUATIONS, WHERE
CONCENTRATIONS MAY BE HIGH, USE A SCBA OR SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR
W/FULL FACEPIECE. ALL EQU IPMENT SHOULD BE APPROVED BY NIOSH.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST AT FILLING ZONES & WHEREVER LEAKAGE
PROBABLE. MECHANICAL (GEN) VENT FOR OPERATING/STORAGE AREAS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS W/MYLAR COATED DURAFAB
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--FIRST AID TREATMENT
(FROSTBITE). (PVA/NEOPRENE-2ND CHOICES) & THERMAL INSULATION
UNDERNEATH.
Supplemental Safety and Health
IS REASONABLE PROBABILITY. IN THIS CASE, DON'T WEAR CONTACT LENSES.
HIGH CONC IN AIR (20X TLV) HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO REDUCE VENT CAPACITY
OF LUNGS TEMPORARILY & TO PRODUCE MINOR CARDIAC EFFECTS (INCREASE D
BY EPINEPHRINE).

Chemical Properties

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-28F,-34C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-158TO-119C
Vapor Pres:85.4 PSIG
Vapor Density:3.52 @ 0C
Spec Gravity:1.171 LIQ;WTR=1
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/K & 1 ATM
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS WITH FAINT ETHEREAL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDANTS (HALOGENS), HOT REACTIVE METALS (MOLTEN AL, SHAVINGS
BARIUM, LITHIUM). ALKALINE EARTH METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRES, HOT SURFACES, LIGHTED CIGARETTES,
WELDING. HIGH TEMPERATURES CAUSE DECOMPOSITION, YIELDING TOXIC
GASES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO ACTUAL DATA, BUT FROM ANALOGY
(OTHER FLUOROCARBONS): HALOGENS, HALOGEN ACIDS, CARBONYL HALIDES
(PHOSGENE), CO, CO2.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL OF WASTE PRODUCT MAY BE SUBJECT TO FED
REGS. REVIEW OPERATIONS, THEN CONSULT W/REGULATORY AGENCIES BEFORE
DISCHARGING/DISPOSING OF WASTE MATERIAL. DISPOSAL BY LICENSED WASTE
DISPOSAL COMPANY MAY BE NECESSARY. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE #UO75.

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