CFVYZ - 106 HISTOFREEZER

  • MSDS: CFVYZ
  • Manufacturer: STC TECHNOLOGIES INC
  • Product Name: 106 HISTOFREEZER
  • National Stock Number: 6515-01-389-2101
Product Identification

Product ID:106 HISTOFREEZER
MSDS Date:09/16/1996
FSC:6515
NIIN:01-389-2101
MSDS Number: CFVYZ

Responsible Party
STC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
1745 EATON AVENUE
BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-1799
US

Emergency Phone: 800-869-3538

Info Phone: 610-882-1830

Cage: 0PNX6

Contractor
STC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
BETHLEHEM, PA 18018-1799 US

Telephone: 610-882-1830

Cage: 0PNX6

Ingredients

DIMETHYL ETHER (DME)

CAS: 115-10-6

RTECS: PM4780000

Fraction By Weight: 75%


PROPANE

CAS: 74-98-6

RTECS: TX2275000

Fraction By Weight: 25 - 30%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9596

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV: DME 100 PPM
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE OR SKIN CONTACT CAN CAUSE
FREEZING. INHALATION OF VAPORS MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS, HEADACHE.
INGESTION IS NOT POSSIBLE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES-FREEZING. SKIN-FREEZING.
INHALED-DIZZINESS, HEADACHE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH WARM WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. CONSULT DOCTOR.
SKIN-KEEP SKIN UNDER LUKEWARM WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. CONSULT DOCTOR.
INHALATION-FRESH AIR & REST. INGESTION. NOT APPLICABLE.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:-42F,-41C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:622F
Lower Limits:2.1
Upper Limits:9.5
Extinguishing Media:BCF, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL FIRE FIGHTER'S PROTECTIVE GEAR. TAKE AEROSOLS OUT OF FIRE ZONE
IF POSSIBLE & KEEP THEM COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AEROSOLS CAN EXPLODE WHEN HEATED ABOVE
50C.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:THE LIQUIFIED GAS WILL EVAPORATE QUICKLY.
PROVIDE VENTILATION. AVOID SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AEROSOL CAN IN A COOL, DRY
PLACE. DO NOT EXPOSE TO TEMPERATURES ABOVE 120F OR STORE NEAR HEAT
OR OPEN FLAME.
Other Precautions:DO NOT PUNCTURE OR INCINERATE CANISTER.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:DO NOT INHALE VAPORS.
Ventilation:USE IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS.
Protective Gloves:DO NOT SPRAY INTO EYES.
Eye Protection:DO NOT SPRAY DIRECTLY ON SKIN.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:V3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-42F,-41C
Vapor Pres:4.85 BAR
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:0.63 G/L
Appearance and Odor:UNDER PRESSURE AS A LIQUID. 150 ML CANISTER.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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