Product ID:GENETRON 12 DICHLORODIFLUROMETHANE
MSDS Date:03/01/1982
FSC:6515
NIIN:01-153-4797
MSDS Number: BRTGY

ALLIED CHEMICAL CORP

MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960
US

Emergency Phone: 201-455-2000

Info Phone: 201-455-4157

Preparer: DIRECTOR, PRODUCT SAFETY

Cage: 82196

WALTER KIDDE, THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER CO

MORRISTOWN, NJ

Cage: 41495

DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE (SARA III)

CAS: 75-71-8

RTECS: PA8200000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LC50 (RAT) IS OVER 400,000 PPM
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- INHALATION-ACUTE TOXICITY IS
LOW AT CONCENTRATIONS AS HIGH AS 4%. WHEN OXYGEN LEVEL IN AIR ARE
REDUCED BELOW 12.14% ,SYMPTOMS OF ASPHYXIATION WILL OCCUR.
INGESTION-NOT APPLICABLE. SKIN-CONTACT WITH LIQUID MATERIAL MAY
CAUSE FROSTBITE. EYES-SAME HAZARDS AS THOSE DESCRIBED FOR SKIN
CONTACT. CHRONIC:NONE KNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS OF THIS MATERIAL
ARE LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALE: ASPHYXIATION, LOSS OF COORDINATION,
INCREASED PULSE RATE, & DEEPER RESPIRATION WHEN OXYGEN LEVELS IN
AIR ARE REDUCED TO 12.14%. SKIN/EYES: REDNESS OR PALLOR, LOSS OF
SENSATION AND SWELLING IN CONTACT AREAS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:WORKERS WITH CARDIOVASCULAR OR
PULMONARY PROBLEMS SHOULD HAVE MEDICAL EVALUATIONS BEFORE EXPOSURE.

First Aid:INHALE-REMOVE IMMEDIATELY TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING HAS
STOPPED, GIVE CPR/OXYGEN. CALL A PHYSICIAN. DO NOT GIVE
EPINEPHRINE (ADRENALIN). SKIN-IMMEDIATELY BATHE WITH LUKEWARM (NOT
HOT) WATER. IF NO W ATER, COVER WITH SOFT WOOL. QUICKLY REMOVE ANY
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. CALL A DOCTOR. EYE-IRRIGATE EYES WITH WATER
FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL HELP.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:ANY STANDARD AGENT-CHOOSE THE ONE APPROPIATE FOR
TYPE OF FIRE. MATERIAL ITSELF IS NON-FLAMMABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:ALTHOUGH NOT FLAMMABLE, FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD
WEAR SELF CONTAINED NIOS-APPROVED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE
EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CYLINDERS WILL EXPLODE IN FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. USING A SCBA & PROTECTION
AGAINST FROSTBITE, CLOSE VALVES OR REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAK IF WITHOUT
RISK. PROVIDE VENTILATION. REMOVE LEAKING CYLINDER TO OUTDOOR & SET
UPRIGHT.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY WELL VENTED AREA
AWAY FROM HEAT, FLAME OR COMBUSTIBLES. PROTECT CYLINDER FROM
DAMAGE. DO NOT BREATH GAS & AVOID EYE/SKIN CONTACT.
Other Precautions:DO NOT PUNCTURE OR DROP CYLINDERS. USE AUTHORIZED
CONTAINERS ONLY. FOLLOW STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING
AND USE OF CYLINDERS OF COMPRESSED GAS. ALSO STORAGE IN SUBSURFACE
LOCATIONS SHOULD B E AVOIDED. CLOSE VALVES TIGHTLY.

Respiratory Protection:NONE GENERALLY REQUIRED FOR ADEQUATELY VENTED
WORK SITUATIONS. FOR UNUSUAL SITUATIONS, WEAR A NIOSH APPROVED
POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR SUPPLIED
AIR RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AT FILLING ZONES & POSSIBLE LEAKAGE AREAS.
MECHANICAL (GENERAL) IS ADEQUATE IN OPERATING/STORAGE ARES.
Protective Gloves:PVA OUTER LAYER GLOVES, NEOPRENE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR PROTECTIVE, IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING & BOOTS
WITH OUTER MYLAR COATED DURAFAB & A THERMAL INSULATION UNDERNEATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT SMOKE WHILE USING OR WORKING WITH THIS
MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS PRODUCT CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY IF NOT HANDLED
PROPERLY. FOLLOW PROCEDURES FOR COMPRESSED GASES.

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-22F,-30C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-252F,-158C
Vapor Pres:85 PSIA
Vapor Density:4.26
Spec Gravity:1.325
Solubility in Water:0.028
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUEFIED GAS WITH FAINT ETHEREAL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
FRESHLY ABRADED ALUMINUM OR POWDERED ALUMINUM, MAGNESIUM POWDER, ZINC
POWDER, CHEMICALLY ACTIVE METALS (NA, K, CA).
Stability Condition to Avoid:LIGHTED CIGARETTES, HOT SPOTS, WELDING.
TEMPERATURES ABOVE 550C. DECOMPOSES IN FIRES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HALOGENS, HALOGEN ACIDS, AND POSSIBLY
CARBONYL HALIDES SUCH AS PHOSGENE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DISPOSAL BY A LICENSED WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY
HANDLING FLUOROCARBONS MAY BE NECESSARY.

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