Product ID:CSM-1A DEGREASER
MSDS Date:07/31/1996
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N074017
MSDS Number: CHCHQ

MEASUREMENTS GROUP INC

RALEIGH, NC 27611
US

Emergency Phone: 919-365-3800;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 919-365-3800;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Preparer: R.L. FRIDLEY

Cage: 88952

MEASUREMENTS GROUP INC

WENDELL, NC 27591 US

Telephone: 919-365-3800

Cage: 88952

ETHANE, 1,1-DICHLORO-1-FLUORO-;

CAS: 1717-00-6

RTECS: KI0997000

Fraction By Weight: 96.5-99%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

METHANOL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 1.0-3.5%

OSHA PEL 200 PPM, S

ACGIH TLV: 200 PPM; 250 STEL, S

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

CARBON DIOXIDE; (AS PROPELLANT ONLY)

CAS: 124-38-9

RTECS: FF6400000

Fraction By Weight: 3.0%

OSHA PEL 5000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 5000 PPM; 30000 STEL

USUALLY RAPID FROM SHORT TERM OVEREXP W/NO

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LEAST 15 MIN WHILE REMOVING CONTAM CLTHG &

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DO

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IMMEDIATELY TO HOSPITAL OR MD.

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CONTACT, EYE CONTACT, INGESTION. USE

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UNNECESSARY SKIN CONTACT W/LIQUID OR ITS

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WATER. NO EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING AT

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LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CHLOROFLUOROCARBON (CFC) MATLS HAVE
PRDCED SENSIT OF THE MYOCARDIUM TO EPINEPHRINE IN LAB ANIMALS &
COULD HAVE A SIMILAR EFT IN HUMANS. ADRENOMIMETICS (IE,
EPINEPHRINE) MAY BE CONTRA-INDICATED EXCEPT FOR LIFE-SUSTAINING
USES IN HUMANS ACUTELY OR CHRONICALLY EXPOSED TO CFCS . INHAL: AT
LOW LEVELS (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: OF CONCENTATION, INITIAL SYMPS MAY
INCL HDCH, NAUS, LOSS OF CONCENTRATION & IRRIT. W/HIGH EXPOS
LEVELS, CNS DEPRESS (INTOXICATION), CARD ARRHY, DECREASED BODY
WEIGHT. PROD VAPS DISPLACE AIR & CAN CAUSE ASPHY, ESP IN CONFINED
SPACES. EYE CONTACT: IRRITANT. LIQ CONTACT WILL IRRITATE EYES & MAY
CAUSE (SUPDAT)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING CHRONIC
RESPIRATORY DISEASES OR HEART DISORDER SHOULD REFRAIN FROM
BREATHING EXCESSIVE CARBON DIOXIDE.

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION
IF BRTHG HAS STOPPED. GIVE OXYGEN AS NECESSARY IF QUALIFIED
OPERATOR IS AVAIL. DO NOT GIVE STIMULANTS OF ADRENALIN
(EPINEPHRINE). GET MED ATTN IMMED. EYES: FLUSH W/LARGE AMTS
OFWATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN, LIFTING EYELIDS PERIODICALLY UNTIL NO
EVIDENCE OF CHEM REMAINS. GET MED ATTN. SKIN: WASH PROMPTLY W/SOAP
& WATER FOR AT (ING 6)

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:6.0%
Upper Limits:20.3%
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY OR
ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED PRESSURE DEMAND SCBA AND
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . COOL FIRE EXPOSED AEROSOL CONTAINERS
WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THERMAL DECOMP PRODS MAY INCLUDE
FLUORIDES, CHLORIDES & PHOSGENE . CONCENTRATED VAPS IN CONFINED OR
POORLY VENTD AREAS ARE IGNITABLE BY HIGH (SUPDAT)

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE OPEN FLAMES, HIGH-INTENSITY HEAT
SOURCES. WEARING NIOSH APPRVD PROT RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT &
CLOTHING, TAKE UP SPILL ON AN INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL & TRANSFER
TO APPRVD WASTE CNTNRS. DO NOT FLUS H SPILLS OR RESIDUE INTO SEWERS
OR SURFACE WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM HEAT, FLAME, INCOMPATS
& OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT, AT TEMPS BELOW 120F(49C). USE AWAY FROM
HEAT, FLAME, HIGH-INTENSITY HEAT SOURCES.
Other Precautions:NO SMKNG IN AREA OF USE. DO NOT USE IN GEN VICINITY
OF ARC WELDING, OPEN FLAMES OR HOT SURFS. HEAT &/OR UV RADIA MAY
CAUSE THE FORM OF CHLORIDES, FLUORIDES OR PHOSGENE . AVOID BRTHG
VAPS, AEROSO L SPRAYS & MISTS. AVOID SKIN (ING 9)

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. IF ANY
TLV IS EXCEEDED, WEAR A NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED POSITIVE
PRESSURE RESPIRATOR WHERE AIR CAN BE DISPLACED BY VAPORS AND IN
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: KEEP BELOW TLV. MECHANICAL: KEEP BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:POLYVINYL ALCOHOL OR NEOPRENE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
WEAR IMPERVIOUS APRON OR OTHER PROT CLTHG AS NEEDED TO PREVENT (ING
10)
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES. WASH
HANDS AFTER USE, BEFORE EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING USING SOAP &
(ING 11)
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLO HAZ: INTENSITY HEAT SOURCES OR OPEN FLAMES. HIGH TEMPS CAN CAUSE
AEROSOLS TO FAIL VIOLENTLY. EFTS OF OVEREXP: CONJ. SKIN CONTACT:
DEFATTING OF SKIN CAN CAUSE IRRIT. NO ABSORPTION TOXICITY DATA I S
AVAIL. INGEST: SIMILAR SYMPS AS FOR INHAL. DISCOMFORT DUE TO
VOLATILITY WOULD BE EXPECTED. RECOVERY IS (ING 5)

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:89.0F,31.7C
Vapor Pres:4100
Vapor Density:4.1
Volatile Org Content %:4
Spec Gravity:1.24 (H*2O=1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1 (BUAC=1)
Solubility in Water:APPROX 3.521% BY WT
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID; SLIGHT ETHEREAL/ALCOHOLIC
ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVIOD CONTACT WITH STRONG ALKALIES AND ACIDS, REACTIVE EARTH METALS AND
STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE AT NORM TEMPERATURES & STORAGE
CONDITIONS. UNSTABLE AT TEMPERATURES EXCEEDING 207F(97C) OR WITH
FLAME CONTACT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHLORIDES & FLUORIDES . WHEN THERMALLY
DECOMPOSED, PRODUCES HYDROFLUORIC ACIDS, CARBONYL HALIDES OR
PHOSGENE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. WASTE MAY BE RECLAIMED OR
INCINERATED BY FEDERALLY PERMITTED FACILITIES.

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