Product ID:HALOCARBON 116, HEXAFLUOROETHANE
MSDS Date:03/16/1999
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-186-6665
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJXFX

Emergency Phone: (800)424-9300

Info Phone: 215-695-7400 / 610-695-7449

Cage: 08772

Telephone: 610-695-7400 / 610-695-7449

Cage: 08772

HEXAFLUOROETHANE

CAS: 76-16-4

RTECS: KI4110000

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- INHALATION: NAUSEA, VOMITING,
SYMPTOMS OF DRUNKENNESS, DISORIENTATION, TINGLING SENSATION,
SUFFOCATION, CONVULSIONS, COMA. SKIN CONTACT: BLISTERS, FROSTBITE.
EYE CONTACT: FROSTBITE, BLURRED VIS ION. INGESTION:FROSTBITE.
CHRONIC: NO INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: NAUSEA, VOMITING, SYMPTOMS OF
DRUNKENNESS, DISORIENTATION, TINGLING SENSATION, SUFFOCATION,
CONVULSIONS, COMA. SKIN CONTACT: BLISTERS, FROSTBITE. EYE CONTACT:
FROSTBITE, BLURRED VISION. IN GESTION:FROSTBITE.

First Aid:INHALATION: WHEN SAFE TO ENTER AREA. REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE.
USE A BAG VALVE MASK OR SIMILAR DEVICE TO PREFORM ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: WASH IF
NEEDED. IF FROSTBI TE, FREEZING OR CRYAGENIC BURNS OCCUR WARM
AFFECTED AREA IN WARM WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
EYE: WASH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER OR NORMAL SALINE UNTIL NO
EVIDENCE OF CHEMICAL REMAINS (15 TO 20 MINS) GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY. INGESTION: GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF NEEDED. NOTE TO
PHYSICIAN: FOR INHALATION, CONSIDER OXYGEN.

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, REGULAR DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE
DONE WITHOUT RISK. COOL CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY UNTIL WELL
AFTER THE FIRE IS OUT. DO NOT GET WATER DIRECTLY ON MATERIAL.
REDUCE VAPORS WITH WATER SPRAY. AVOID INHALATION OF MATERIAL OR
COMBUSTION BY-PRODUCTS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINERS MAY RUPTURE OR EXPLODE IF
EXPOSED TO HEAT.

Spill Release Procedures:STOP LEAK IF POSSIBLE WITHOUT PERSONAL RISK.
KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY, ISOLATE HAZARD AREA AND DENY ENTRY.
STAY UPWIND AND KEEP OUT OF LOW AREAS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AND HANDLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ALL CURRENT REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS. SUBJECT TO STORAGE
REGULATIONS:U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.101.

Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR WITH FULL FACEPIECE AND
OPERATED IN A PRESSURE-DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE-PRESSURE MODE IN
COMBINATION WITH A SEPARATE ESCAPE SUPPLY. ANY SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARTUS WITH A FULL FACEPIECE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR PROCESS ENCLOSURE VENTILATION
SYSTEM. ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:WEAR INSULATED GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SPLASH RESISTANT SAFETY GOGGLES WITH A FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYE WASH FOUNTAIN. WEAR
APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE, COLD INSULATING CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:=-78.7C, -110.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-93.7C, -137.F
Vapor Pres:23028 MMHG @21C
Vapor Density:4.823
Viscosity:0.0144 CP@25C
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS, ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS (STRONG)
Stability Condition to Avoid:PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE AND HEAT.
CONTAINERS MAY RUPTURE OR EXPLODE IF EXPOSED TO HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITON PRODUCTS:
HALOGENATED COMPOUNDS, OXIDES OF CARBON.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT POLYMERIZE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Toxicological Information:NO LD50 REPORTED FOR OCCUPATIONAL ROUTE OF
EXPOSURE.

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.

Ecological:NOT AVAILABLE.

Transport Information:HEXAFLUOROETHANE, COMPRESSED, 2.2, UN2193.
NONFLAMMABLE GAS

SARA Title III Information:CERCLA SECTION 103 (40CFR302.4): N SARA
SECTION 302 (40CFR355.30): N SARA SECTION 304 (40CFR355.40): N
SARA SECTION 313 (40CFR372.65): N SARA HAZARD CATEGORIES, SARA
SECTIONS 311/312 (40CF R370.21): ACUTE: Y., CHRONIC: N., FIRE:
N REACTIVE: N., SUDDEN RELEASE: Y. OSHA PROCESS SAFETY
(29CFR1910.119): N
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: Y. TSCA 12(B)
EXPORT NOTIFICATION: NOT LISTED.
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: N EUROPEAN
REGULATIONS:EC NUMBER (EINECS): 200-939-8