BJXRF - HALON1211

Product Identification

Product ID:HALON1211
MSDS Date:12/01/1990
FSC:4210
NIIN:01-092-3263
MSDS Number: BJXRF

Responsible Party
BUCKEYE FIRE EQUIPMENT CO
102 INDUSTRIAL DR
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300 CHEMTREC

Info Phone: 704-739-7415

Cage: 57658

Contractor
BUCKEYE FIRE EQUIPMENT CO
428 KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086 US

Telephone: 704-739-7415

Cage: 57658

Ingredients

BROMOCHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE

CAS: 353-59-3

RTECS: PA5270000

Fraction By Weight: 99%

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LC50 INH RAT 211 MG/L
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: VAPOR IS HEAVIER THAN AIR
AND CAN CAUSE SUFFOCATION BY REDUCING OXYGEN AVAILABLE FOR
BREATHING. BREATHING HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF VAPOR MAY CAUSE
LIGHT-HEADEDNESS, GIDDINESS, SHORTNESS OF B REATH, AND MAY LEAD TO
NARCOSIS, CARDIAC IRREGULARITIES, UNCONSCIOUSNESS OF DEATH.
SKIN/EYE: LIQUID CAN DEFAT TISSUE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND IS NOT LISTED AS A
CARCINOGEN BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:BREATHING HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF VAPOR MAY
CAUSE LIGHT-HEADEDNESS, GIDDINESS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, AND MAY
LEAD TO NARCOSIS, CARDIAC IRREGULARITIES, UNCONSCIOUSNESS OR DEATH.
LIQUID IS NOT CORROSIVE O R AN IRRITANT, BUT CAN CAUSE DEFATTING OF
TISSUE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN DISEASE - THIS SUBSTANCE MAY
BE A DEFATTING AGENT AND CAN CAUSE DERMATITIS ON PROLONGED
EXPOSURE. PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN DISORDERS MAY BE MORE
SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS AGENT.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF NOT
BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
GIVE OXYGEN. DO NOT GIVE EPINEPHRINE OR SIMILAR DRUGS. EYE: FLUSH
WITH WATER . SKIN: FLUSH WITH WATER. IF IRRITATIONPERSISTS, GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION. ORAL: GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING AS THE HAZARD OF ASPIRATING INTO THE LUNGS IS TOO
GREAT.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDINGS. MATERIAL IS AN
EXTINGUISHER.
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:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS INCLUDING HYDROGEN
HALIDES AND HALOGENS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE ENCLOSED AREAS IN CASE OF
INADVERTENT OR DELIBERATE DISCHARGE OF HALON 1211.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A CLEAN, COOL, DRY AND WELL-
VENTILATED AREA OF LOW FIRE RISK. PROTECT CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE AND KEEP CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPOR, LIQUID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN
OR CLOTHING. TANK-CLEANING PERSONNEL SHOULD USE ONLY FORMAL TANK
ENTRY PROCEDURE BASED ON RECOGNIZED SAFETY PRINCIPLES. EMPTY
CONTAINERS MAY CONTA IN PRODUCT RESIDUES/VAPORS.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED FOR ADEQUATELY VENTED WORK
SITUATIONS. FOR ACCIDENTAL OR NON-VENTILATED SITUATIONS, USE A
SELF- CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR,
APPROVED BY NIOSH.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST AT FILLING ZONES AND OTHER OPERATING
SPACES WHERE LEAKAGE IS PROBABLE. MECHANICAL FOR OTHER.
Protective Gloves:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Eye Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Protective Equipment:USE IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING IF THERE IS REPEATED
OR PROLONGED CONTACT WITH LIQUID.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE AND WASH CLOTHING PROMPTLY UPON
CONTAMINATION. USE ORDINARY GOOD HYGIENE AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

Chemical Properties

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:24.8F,-4.0C
Vapor Pres:1770
Vapor Density:5.8
Spec Gravity:1.83
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS AND LIQUID WITH SWEET ODOR

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, MATERIAL CONTAINING OXYGEN, ACTIVE METALS,
FIRES OF METAL HYDRIDES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DECOMPOSED BY HIGH TEMPERATURES (OPEN
FLAMES, GLOWING METAL SURFACES, ETC.) FORMING HYDROCHLORIC AND
HYDROFLUORIC ACIDS.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS. REMOVE TO A PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY.
MATERIAL USUALLY DISPERSES IN THE ATMOSPHERE.

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