Product ID:10068-5 FC-41
MSDS Date:03/07/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F045623
MSDS Number: BYLWJ

Emergency Phone: 904-376-8246

Info Phone: 904-376-8246

Cage: 52921

Telephone: 904-376-8246

Cage: 52921

FLUOROMETHANE

CAS: 593-53-3

Fraction By Weight: 100%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED,
INGESTED/SKIN ABSORBTION. MAY BE NARCOTIC AT HIGH CONCENTRATIONS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
DIFFICULTY BREATHING, UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EXISTING HEART CONDITIONS.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF NEEDED. SKIN:
SOAK IN LUKE-WARM WATER. TREAT FOR FROSTBITE. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point:FLAMMABLE GAS
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR A SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC FUMES/MISTS OF FLUORIDE MAY BE
PRODUCED ON THERMAL DECOMPOSITION.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR PROTECTIVE GEAR. SHUT OFF
LEAK AT THE SOURCE. USE NON-SPARKING TOOLS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA. KEEP AWAY
FROM HEAT SOURCES.

Respiratory Protection:USE OSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. WEAR A SCBA FOR
LARGE RELEASES OF GASES.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:INSULATED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:DON'T SMOKE/DRINK WHILE HANDLING THIS MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-109.3F
Vapor Pres:552
Spec Gravity:0.8817
Solubility in Water:SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACTIVE METALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, HYDROGEN FLUORIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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