Product ID:HALON 1301, FREON FF 1301, 77656
MSDS Date:05/07/1993
FSC:4210
NIIN:01-275-1637
MSDS Number: CGMYG

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

Info Phone: 715-735-7411

Cage: 03670

Telephone: 804-266-8844

Cage: 0FA36

TRIFLUOROBROMOMETHANE (HALON 1301) (SARA III)

CAS: 75-63-8

RTECS: PA5425000

Fraction By Weight: >99%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9293

LD50 LC50 Mixture:(RAT) 2112 MG/L 4 HRS.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-EYES/SKIN:LIQUID CAN CAUSE
FROSTBITE. INHALATION:VAPOR IS HEAVIER THAN AIR & CAN CAUSE
SUFFOCATION. VERY HIGH CONCENTRATIONS CAN CAUSE GIDDINESS,
SHORTNESS OF BREATH, NARCOSIS, CARDIAC IRREGULAR ITIES,
UNCONSCIOUSNESS OR EVEN DEATH. ORAL:NOT LIKELY. CHRONIC- NONE
KNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THERE ARE NO INGREDIENTS ABOVE 0.1%
WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS BY NTP,IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:DIZZINESS, IMPAIRED COORDINATION, REDUCED
MENTAL ACUITY AND CARDIAC EFFECTS CAN OCCUR. UNCONSCIOUSNESS OR
EVEN DEATH IN HIGH CONCENTRATIONS WITH LONGER EXPOSURES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING CARDIAC
DISEASES MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE.

First Aid:OBTAIN MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALATION:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. EYES/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. TREAT FOR FROSTBITE IF NECESSARY. INGESTION: NOT
LIKE LY. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN:DO NOT GIVE ADRENALINE OR SIMILAR
SYMPTOMATIC DRUGS. DO NOT ALLOW VICTIM TO EXERCISE UNTIL 24 HOURS
FOLLOWING SPECIFIC EXPOSURES. FREEZE BURNS OF MUCOSAL TISSUE CAN
DEVELOP.

Extinguishing Media:THIS IS A FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT. USE WATER TO
COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CYLINDERS OR OTHER CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-
APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN ENTERING
UNVENTILATED FIRE AREAS WHERE PRODUCT HAS BEEN USED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH PRESSURE AND
TEMPERATURE RELIEF DEVICES, BUT RUPTURE MAY OCCUR UNDER FIRE
CONDITIONS & MAY PRODUCE TOXIC FUMES IN FIRES OVER 900F.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. VENTILATE HTE AREA. COOL OR
REMOVE HOT METAL SURFACES AND OPEN FLAMES.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORE AS A LIQUIFIED
COMPRESSED GAS IN DOT APPROVED PRESSURE VESSELS AWAY FROM HIGH
TEMPERATURES. KEEP AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OR MISTS. DO NOT GET IN EYES,
ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING OR DRINKING. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING PROMPTLY. KEEP OUT
OF REACH OF C HILDREN.

Respiratory Protection:NON REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. IF HIGH
VAPOR OR MIST CONCENTRATIONS EXPECTED, USE NIOSH-APPROVED
RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC VAPORS AND MISTS. WEAR SUPPLIED-AIR
RESPIRATOR PROTECTION IN CONFINED OR ENCLOSED SPACES, IF NEEDED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL
EXHAUST) VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:PLASTIC GLOVE RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, EMERGENCY SHOWER, NORMAL
WORK CLOTHING COVERING ARMS AND LEGS
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING. DO
NOT BREATHE DUSTS. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.
Supplemental Safety and Health
USE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA ONLY. DO NOT RELEASE TO ENVIRONMENT.

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-72F,-58C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:>900F,>482C
Vapor Pres:10292 @70F
Vapor Density:5.2
Spec Gravity:1.57
Evaporation Rate & Reference:GAS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
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 HAYDRIDES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT (ABOVE 900F)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN FLUORIDE & HYDROGEN
BROMIDE.THEY HAVE A SHARP IRRITATING ODOR & IN EVEN LOW
CONCENTRATIONS CAUSE INJURY/ DEATH.

Waste Disposal Methods:RETURN TO DRMO OR MANUFACTURER FOR RECYCLING OR
REUSE.

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