Product ID:HALON 1211,40704 D
MSDS Date:12/01/1990
FSC:4210
NIIN:01-088-7560
MSDS Number: BJSHQ

BUCKEYE FIRE EQUIPMENT CO

102 INDUSTRIAL DR
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086
US

Emergency Phone: 704-739-7415/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 704-739-7415

Cage: 57658

BUCKEYE FIRE EQUIPMENT CO

428 KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086 US

Telephone: 704-739-7415

Cage: 57658

BROMOCHLORDIFLUOROMETHANE (HALON 1211) (SARA 313)

CAS: 353-59-3

Fraction By Weight: 99%

NITROGEN

CAS: 7727-37-9

RTECS: QW9700000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9596

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LC50 (INHL, RAT) IS 211.2 MG/L (4 HRS)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:LUNGS, CNS, EYES, SKIN.
ACUTE- CONTACT WITH LIQUID CAN CAUSE SKIN FROSTBITE. GAS MAY CAUSE
EYE IRRITATION. ASPHYXIANT. AT CONCENTRATION ABOVE 4 PERCENT,
INHALATION OF HALON 1211 CAN PROD UCE DIZZINESS, IMPAIRED
COORDINATION AND CARDIAC EFFECTS. INGESTION IS NOT LIKELY (GAS).
CHRONIC- UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYE OR SKIN FROSTBITE AND FREEZE BURNS,
HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS, STINGING OF THE EYES, NOSE AND
THROAT, IRREGULAR HEART RATE, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, MUSCULAR
WEAKNESS, RINGING IN THE EAR, UNCONS CIOUSNESS, COMA, DEATH
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONNEL WITH PRE-EXISTING CHRONIC
RESPIRATORY DISEASES OR HEART DISORDERS SHOULD REFRAIN FROM
BREATHING EXCESSIVE GAS.

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEE AN
OPHTHALMOLOGIST, URGENTLY. SKIN:FLUSH WITH WARM WATER (NOT TO
EXCEED 107 F). PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES
OF OVEREXPOSURE. RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH SELF
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. ORAL:NOT LIKELY. NOTE: DO NOT USE
ADRENALINE.

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Upper Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:THIS GAS CANNOT CATCH FIRE. USE WATER FOG, CARBON
DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE
EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY. EVACUATE AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IRRITATING AND CORROSIVE OR TOXIC GASES
MAY BE FORMED.

Spill Release Procedures:IF LEAKING, THE AREA SHOULD BE VENTILATED,
ESPECIALLY LOW OR ENCLOSED AREAS. CLEAN UP PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, VENTILATED PLACE. DO
NOT STORE ABOVE 120F. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. KEEP AWAY FROM
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF HEAT. CAUTION! CAN CAUSE
RAPID SUFFOCATION DUE TO OXYGEN DEFICIENCY. USE WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION. GAS IS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND TENDS TO ACCUMULATE NEAR
THE FLOOR IN CLOSED S PACES. READ ALL LABELS INSTRUCTIONS.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE. HOWEVER,
AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATORS ARE REQUIRED WHILE WORKING IN CONFINED
SPACES WITH THIS PRODUCT. THE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION USE MUST
CONFORM WITH OSHA RULES AS SPECIF IED IN 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP GAS LEVELS
AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:INSULATED AND COLD RESISTANT NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES RECOMMENDED
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, SAFETY SHOWER,
INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOES AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:G3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:24.8F,-4.0C
Vapor Pres:1770 @ 68F
Vapor Density:5.8
Spec Gravity:1.83 (LIQUID)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT (GAS)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID OR GAS - SWEET ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:99

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACTIVE METALS, METAL HYDRIDES, MATERIAL CONTAINING OXYGEN
Stability Condition to Avoid:OVERHEATING CYLINDERS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM HYDROGEN HALIDES AND
HALOGENS.

Waste Disposal Methods:SLOWLY RELEASE INTO ATMOSPHERE OUTDOORS.
DISPOSAL SHOULD BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS. DEFECTIVE CYLINDERS SHOULD BE TAGGED TO INDICATE A
DEFECT.

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