BJYCT - HALON 1211

Product Identification

Product ID:HALON 1211
MSDS Date:09/01/1990
FSC:6830
NIIN:01-219-8529
MSDS Number: BJYCT

Responsible Party
GREAT LAKES CHEMICAL CORPORATION
HIGHWAY 52 NW
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN 47906
US

Emergency Phone: 501-862-5141

Info Phone: 317-497-6100

Cage: 2E394

Contractor
GREAT LAKES CHEMICAL CORP
2200 WEST LAFAYETTE, IN 47996-2200 US

Telephone: 765-497-6100/800-949-5167

Cage: 2E394

Ingredients

CHLORODIFLUOROBROMOMETHANE

CAS: 353-59-3

RTECS: PA5270000

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS,IMPAIRED
COORDINATION AND CARDIAC EFFECTS.
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:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NOT FLAMMABLE;USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL CYLINDERS.
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.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;(SCBA)
VENTILATE THE AREA IN CASE OF DISCHARGE OF HALON 1211.CONTACT THE
MFR AND RETURN THE CYLINDERS.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
AREA.PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:CYLINDERS SHOULD BE SECURED FOR STORAGE WITH VALVE
PROTECTION CAP IN PLACE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF ABOVE
PEL/TLV OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
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;DO NOT
EAT,DRINK,SMOKE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
USE AS DIRECTED

Chemical Properties

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:24.8F,-4.0C
Vapor Pres:1897
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
ACTIVE METALS AND METAL HYDRIDES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE NOTED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN HALIDES

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES;DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS

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