Product ID:HALON 1301,FREON FE 1301,77803
MSDS Date:01/12/1996
FSC:4210
NIIN:01-328-0239
MSDS Number: CDYJD

Emergency Phone: 715-735-7411/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 715-735-7411...FAX 715-732-3477

Cage: 03670

Telephone: 715-735-7411

Cage: 03670

TRIFLUOROBROMOMETHANE (HALON 1301) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 75-63-8

RTECS: PA5425000

Fraction By Weight: >99%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9596

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV IS 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:TARGET ORGANS:LUNGS, CNS, EYES, SKIN.
ACUTE- CONTACT WITH LIQUID CAN CAUSE SKIN FROSTBITE. GAS MAY CAUSE
EYE IRRITATION. ASPHYXIANT. INHALATION MAY CAUSE CNS EFFECTS. HIGH
CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE NAR COSIS, CARDIAC IRREGULARIRIES,
UNCONSCIOUSNESS OR EVEN DEATH. INGESTION IS NOT LIKLEY (GAS).
CHRONIC- UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYE OR SKIN FROSTBITE AND FREEZE BURNS,
HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS, RAPID BREATHING, IRREGULAR HEART
RATE, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, MUSCULAR WEAKNESS, RINGING IN THE EAR,
UNCONSCIOUSNESS, COMA, DEATH
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONNEL WITH PRE-EXISTING CHRONIC
RESPIRATORY DISEASES OR HEART DISORDERS SHOULD REFRAIN FROM
BREATHING EXCESSIVE GAS.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP &
WATER. ORAL: NOT LIKELY SINCE THIS MATERIAL IS GAS AT ROOM
TEMPERATURE.

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Upper Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:THIS IS A FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT. USE WATER FOG,
CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE
EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY. EVACUATE AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THOUGH GAS CYLINDERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH
PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES, THEY SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM FIRE TO AVOID
RISK OF RUPTURE. MAY FORM TOXIC/CORROSIVE GASES.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. REMOVE OPEN FLAMES. VENTILATE
TO OUTSIDE ATMOSPHERE. STOP LEAK IF POSSIBLE. UNCONTROLLED RELEASES
SHOULD BE RESPONDED TO BY TRAIN ED PERSONNEL USING PRE-PLANNED
PROCEDURES.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, WELL-VENTILATED PLACE
AWAY FROM OPEN FLAMES AND INCOMPATIBLES. KEEP CYLINDERS SECURED AND
UPRIGHT. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF HEAT. USE WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION. THIS GAS IS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND TENDS TO ACCUMULATE
NEAR THE FLOOR IN CLOSED SPACES. READ ALL LABEL INSTRUCTIONS.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE. HOWEVER,
AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATORS ARE REQUIRED WHILE WORKING IN CONFINED
SPACES WITH THIS PRODUCT. THE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION USE MUST
CONFORM WITH OSHA RULES AS SPECIF IED IN 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION ABOVE TLV. LOCAL EXHAUST
LOCATED NEAR THE FLOOR.
Protective Gloves:INSULATED NEOPRENE IF HANDLING LIQUID
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES RECOMMENDED
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, SAFETY SHOWER,
INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOES AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: INCREASED CARDIAC SENSITIVITY AND POSSIBLE
ARRHYTHMIA MAY RESULT FROM OVEREXPOSURE. DO NOT ADMINISTER
EPINEPHRINE OR OTHER STIMULATING DRUGS FOLLOWING OVEREXPOSURE
UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. DO NOT ALLOW VICTIM TO EXERCISE UNTIL
24 HOURS AFTER EXPOSURE. FREEZE BURNS CAN DEVELOP FOLLOWING
EXPOSURE.

HCC:G3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-72F,-58C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:>900F,>482C
Vapor Pres:11048 @70F
Vapor Density:5.2
Spec Gravity:1.57 (LIQUID)
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT (GAS)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS - SWEET ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACTIVE METALS AND FIRES INVOLVING METAL HYDRIDES
Stability Condition to Avoid:OVERHEATING CYLINDERS, TEMPERATURES ABOVE
900F
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
HYDROGEN FLUORIDE AND HYDROGEN BROMIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,
STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. RECYCLE OR REUSE IF POSSIBLE.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.