BFMCJ - FC-43 FLUORINERT BRAND ELECTRONIC LIQUID

Product Identification

Product ID:FC-43 FLUORINERT BRAND ELECTRONIC LIQUID
MSDS Date:04/12/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-713-1012
MSDS Number: BFMCJ

Responsible Party
3M CENTER;INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL PRODUCTS DIVISION
3M CENTER
ST.PAUL, MN 55144-1000
US

Emergency Phone: 612-733-1110

Info Phone: 612-733-1110

Cage: 52152

Contractor
MINNESOTA MINING AND MFG CO PERFOMANCE CHEM AND FLUIDS DIV
SAINT PAUL, MN 55144-1000 US

Telephone: 800-364-3577/651-737-6501

Cage: 28112

Ingredients

PERFLUORO COMPOUNDS,C*5-18

CAS: 86508-42-1

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

Hazards

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF
EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY OR G,I.TRACT;REDNESS OR BURNS OF EYES ARE
POSSIBLE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MGF MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES AND SKIN:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FOR ABOUT
15-20 MINUTES;SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.INHALATION:REMOVE
TO FRESH AIR;CALL A PHYSICIAN.INGESTION:SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:SCC
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, OR WATER
FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
COVER WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL. COLLECT SPILLED MATERIAL. PLACE IN A
CLOSED CONTAINER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
AREA.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING OF VAPORS. USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:IF DECOMPOSITION OCCURS,AN AIR SUPPLIED
RESPIRATOR SHOULD BE WORN
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED ABOVE BOILING TEMPERATURES.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGS.EYE-WASH
FACILITIES,SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
VAPORS/MIST/DUST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:345F,174C
Vapor Pres:1.3
Vapor Density:23.3
Spec Gravity:1.9
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1.0(N-BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
Solubility in Water:NIL
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS AND ODORLESS LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100.0

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
FINELY DIVIDED ACTIVE METALS,ALKALI AND ALKALINE EARTH METAL
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT SPECIFIED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY PRODUCE PFIB
AND HF

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT 3M CENTER. DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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