BTHTL - FREON 12(R) (0-2300 PPM) IN AIR

Product Identification

Product ID:FREON 12(R) (0-2300 PPM) IN AIR
MSDS Date:06/11/1993
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-264-5913
MSDS Number: BTHTL

Responsible Party
GAS TECH INC. JOHNSON INSTRUMENT DIV
8445 CENTRAL AVE
NEWARK, CA 94560-3431
US

Emergency Phone: 415-794-6200

Info Phone: 510-794-6201

Cage: 51906

Contractor
GAS TECH INC. JOHNSON INSTRUMENT DIV
NEWARK, CA 94560-3431 US

Telephone: 510-794-6200

Cage: 51906

Ingredients

DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE (SARA III)

CAS: 75-71-8

RTECS: PA8200000

Fraction By Weight: < 0.23%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS


AIR, REFRIGERATED LIQUID; AIR COMPRESSED (UN1002, DOT); AIR

RTECS: AX5271000

Fraction By Weight: BALANCE

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV = 1000 PPM
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION OF VERY HIGH CONCENTRATION
MAY CAUSE IRREGULAR HEART BEAT, ANGINA, DEATH. NO CHRONIC EFFECTS
REPORTED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT LISTED BY IARC, NTP
OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN, MUTAGEN, TERATOGEN OR NEUROTOXIN.
Effects of Overexposure:IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT, ANGINA, DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: PROVIDE FRESH AIR OR OXYGEN AND CONSULT A
PHYSICIAN.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:NOT GIVEN
Upper Limits:NOT GIVEN
Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE. USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONFLAMMABLE. USE PROCEDURES SUITABLE FOR
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS MAY EXPLODE IN
HEAT OF FIRE. WITHDRAW IMMEDIATELY IN CASE OF RISING SOUND FROM
VENTING SAFETY DEVICE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AND VENTILATE AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE SAFE HANDLING PRACTICES FOR THE
HANDLING OF COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS. DO NOT PUNCTURE. STORE IN A
COOL, DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:USE SAFE STORAGE PRACTICES FOR THE STORAGE OF
COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS. EXPOSURE TO TEMPERAATURES ABOVE 150F MAY
OPERATE EXCESS-PRESSURE VALVE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:NOT REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Chemical Properties

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NOT GIVEN
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Pres:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Density:1.0-1.01
Spec Gravity:NOT GIVEN
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT GIVEN
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:GAS

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SODIUM, POTASSIUM, BARIUM, MAGNESIUM OR ALUMINUM POWDERS, OIL IN HIGH
PRESSURE EQUIPMENT
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN FLUORIDE, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE,
PHOSGENE, CARBONYL FLUORIDE

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:EMPTY CONTAINERS MAY BE DISCARDED AS METAL
REFUSE OBSERVING FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT
INCINERATE.

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