Product ID:HALOTHANE
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
MSDS Number: EEEHO
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
780-471-4036
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:18004249300

Telephone: (USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)

HALOTHANE

CAS: 151-67-7

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No IARC:No OSHA:No
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by
qualified personnel. Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT:
Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if
needed. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes
before reuse. EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical attention. INGESTION:
If a large amount is swallowed, get medical attention. NOTE TO
PHYSICIAN: For inhalation, consider oxygen.

Flash Point:No data available.
Extinguishing Media:regular dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water,
regular foam Large fires: Use regular foam or flood with fine water
spray.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Move container from fire area if it can be
done without risk. Do not scatter spilled material with
high-pressure water streams. Dike for later disposal. Use
extinguishing agents appropriate for surrounding fire. Avoid
inhalation of material or combustion by-products. Stay upwind and
keep out of low areas.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Negligible fire hazard.

Neutralizing Agent:

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
all current regulations and standards. Keep separated from
incompatible substances.
Other Precautions:

Respiratory Protection:Under conditions of frequent use or heavy
exposure, respiratory protection may be needed. Respiratory
protection is ranked in order from minimum to maximum. Consider
warning properties before use. Any chemical cartridge respirator
with organic vapor cartridge(s). Any chemical cartridge respirator
with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s). Any
air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and an organic vapor
canister. For Unknown Concentrations or Immediately Dangerous to
Life or Health - Any 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 apparatus with a full facepiece.
Ventilation:Provide local exhaust ventilation system. Ensure compliance
with applicable exposure limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles. Provide an
emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the
immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HALOTHANE: 50 ppm ACGIH TWA 2 ppm (16.2 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended
ceiling 60 minute(s) (halogenated anesthetic gas)

Boiling Pt:122 F (50 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:Not available
Vapor Pres:Not available
Vapor Density:Not available
Spec Gravity:1.87
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate & Reference:Not available
Solubility in Water:0.345%
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid ODOR:sweet odor, pleasant
odor
Corrosion Rate:

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:Stable at normal temperatures
and pressure.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
sources of ignition. Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products:
chlorine, halides, halogens, oxides of carbon Thermal decomposition
products: chlorine, halides, halogens, oxides of carbon
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

Waste Disposal Methods:Dispose in accordance with all applicable
regulations.

Toxicological Information:HALOTHANE: IRRITATION DATA: 100 mg
eyes-rabbit severe TOXICITY DATA: 29000 ppm inhalation-rat LC50;
5680 mg/kg oral-rat LD50 CARCINOGEN STATUS: IARC: Human Inadequate
Evidence, Animal Inadequate Evidence, Group 3; ACGIH: A4 -Not
Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen LOCAL EFFECTS: Irritant:
inhalation, skin, eye ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL: Slightly Toxic:
inhalation, ingestion MUTAGENIC DATA: Available. REPRODUCTIVE
EFFECTS DATA: Available.

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:U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: No
classification assigned.

SARA Title III Information: SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated. SARA TITLE
III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): Not
regulated. SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS
CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21): ACUTE: Yes CHRONIC: No FIRE: No
REACTIVE: No SUDDEN RELEASE: No SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40
CFR 372.65): Not regulated.
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): Not regulated. OSHA PROCESS SAFETY
(29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Known to the
state of California to cause the following: Halothane Developmental
toxicity (Sep 01, 1996)