Product ID:DICHLORO DIFLUOROMETHANE IN HELIUM
MSDS Date:09/15/1993
FSC:6830
NIIN:00N047658
MSDS Number: BSKSC

SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES

ROUTE 611 NORTH
PLUMSTEADVILLE, PA 18949
US

Emergency Phone: 215-766-8861

Info Phone: 215-766-8861

Cage: 51847

SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES

310 PLUMSTEADVILLE, PA 18934 US

Telephone: 215-766-0416

Cage: 51847

METHANE, DICHLORODIFLUORO-; (DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE). %

CAS: 75-71-8

RTECS: PA8200000

Fraction By Weight: SEE ING

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

HELIUM

CAS: 7440-59-7

RTECS: MH6520000

Fraction By Weight: BALANCE

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SHORT TERM EFTS INCL DIZZ, INVOLUNTARY
TREMBLING, UNCON, IRREG HEARTBEAT & DEATH. HIGH CONC MAY INDUCE
MINOR CARDIAC EFTS. MIXT ALSO ACTS AS AN ASPHY BY DISPLACING OXYGEN
NEC FOR LIFE. CHLOROFLUOROCAR BON MATLS HAVE PRDCD SENSIT OF
MYOCARDIUM TO EPINEPHRINE IN LAB ANIMALS & COULD HAVE SIMIAR EFT
(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: IN HUMANS. ADRENOMIMETICS (E.G.,
EPINEPHRINE) MAY BE CONTRAINDICATED EXCEPT FOR LIFE-SUSTAINING USES
IN HUMANS ACUTELY OR CHRONICALLY EXPOSED TO CFC'S .
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PERFORM ARTF RESP AND ADMINISTER
OXYGEN IF NEC. SUMMON MED AID. SKIN: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
WATER. CALL MD . EYE: IMMED FLUSH WITH POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMIM
OF 15 MIN, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD INGEST: CALL MD IMMED .

Extinguishing Media:USE WHAT IS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED PRESSURE DEMAND SCBA
AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . USE WATER TO SPRAY COOL FIRE
EXPOSED CYLINDERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CYLINDERS HAVE SAFETY PLUGS OF FUSIBLE
METAL WHICH MELTS AT 165F. THERMAL DECOMP PROD MAY INCL CHLORIDES,
FLUORIDES AND PHOSGENE .

Spill Release Procedures:VENT AREA & STOP FLOW OF GAS. PERS SHOULD
ATTEMPT TO CLOSE VALVES/REPAIR LEAKS. IF POSSIBLE, AVOID RELEASE TO
ATMOSPHERE DUE TO POTENTIAL OZONE DECOMPOSITION IN ATMOSPHERE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A WELL VENTD AREA AWAY FROM
HEAT/DIRECT SUNLIGHT. DO NOT DEFACE CYLINDERS/LBLS. USE ADEQ HAND
TRUCK IN MOVING CYLINDERS.
Other Precautions:SPECIAL ATTN SHOULD BE GIVEN TO VENT OF LOW LYING
AREAS SUCH AS SUMPS/SM ENCLOSURES WHERE THIS IS USED. NO SMOKING IN
AREA OF USE. DO NOT USE IN GEN VICIN OF ARC WELD, OPEN FLAMES/HOT
SURF. HEAT &/UV RADIA MAY CAUSE FORM OF (SUPP DATA)

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/FACESHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VD: 0.142-0.158. OTHER PREC: CHLORIDES, FLUORIDES AND PHOSGENE .

HCC:G3
Vapor Density:SUPP DATA
Solubility in Water:0.0086@20C
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS GAS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
FREON 12 REACTS WITH ALKALI OR ALKALINE EARTH METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HIGH TEMPERATURE DECOMPOSITION OF
FREON 12 EMITS TOXIC FUMES. CHLORIDES, FLUORIDES AND PHOSGENE .

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE MATERIAL SHOULD BE RETURNED TO VENDOR OR
LICENSED DISPOSAL COMPANY. DISPOSE OF I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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