BTHVZ - FREON 12(R) (0-2,300 PPM) IN AIR

Product Identification

Product ID:FREON 12(R) (0-2,300 PPM) IN AIR
MSDS Date:08/11/1993
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-935-9895
MSDS Number: BTHVZ

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

Emergency Phone: 510-794-6200

Info Phone: 510-794-6200

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: <0-0.23%

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: 99.7%+

Hazards

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 OF VERY HIGH
CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE IRREGULAR HERAT BEAT, ANGINA, DEATH.
CHRONIC: NONE IDENTIFIED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE.

First Aid

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

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:USE METHOD APPROPIATE TO SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE.
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.

Handling

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

Exposure Controls

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

Chemical Properties

HCC:G3
Vapor Density:1.0-1.01
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 IDENTIFIED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN FLUORIDE, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE,
PHOSGENE, CARBONYL FLUORIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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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