MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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1.
PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION: Inert Dusting Gas
PRODUCT
CODE: 550-74005, 550-74022 Valmar
Air Horn/Refill
CHEMICAL
FAMILY: Hydrofluorocarbons
GENERIC
NAME: HFC-134a
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2.
COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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Chemical Name |
Wt.% |
CAS# |
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EINECS# |
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1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane
(HFC-134a) |
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100 |
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811-97-2 |
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223770 |
EEC LABEL SYMBOL
AND CLASSIFICATION
3.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY
OVERVIEW
PHYSICAL
APPEARANCE: Clear, Colorless, Volatile
Liquid
IMMEDIATE
CONCERNS: Warning! High concentrations
of vapor can reduce oxygen available for breathing. Harmful if inhaled. May decompose on contact with flames or extremely hot metal
surfaces to produce toxic and corrosive products.
POTENTIAL
HEALTH EFFECTS
EYES: Liquid contact can cause irritation, which may be
severe.
SKIN: Prolonged or repeated contact can result in defatting and drying of the skin which may result in skin
irritation and dermatitis (rash).
INHALATION: High concentrations in immediate area can displace
oxygen and can cause dizziness, unconsciousness, and possibly death with longer
exposure. Keep people away from such vapors without self-contained breathing
apparatus.
SIGNS
AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE
EYES: Can cause severe eye irritation.
SKIN: Exposure to rapidly expanding gas or vaporizing liquid
may cause frostbite ("cold" burn).
INHALATION: High concentrations may lead to central nervous system
effects (drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, headaches, paralysis and loss of
consciousness).
ACUTE TOXICITY: Overexposure may cause dizziness and loss of
concentration. At higher levels, CNS depression and cardiac arrhythmia may
result.
4.
FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water. Get
medical attention, if irritation persists.
SKIN: In case of cold burns (frostbite) caused by rapidly
expanding gas or vaporizing liquids, get medical attention promptly.
INGESTION: Ingestion is unlikely because of the physical
properties and is not expected to be hazardous. Do not induce vomiting unless
instructed to do so by a physician.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration or give oxygen by trained personnel. Seek immediate medical
attention.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: Because of the possible disturbances of cardiac
rhythm, catecholamine drugs, such as epinephrine, should be used with special
caution and only in situations of emergency life support. Treatment of
overexposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical
conditions.
5.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASHPOINT AND
METHOD: Not Applicable
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: None*
AUTOIGNITION
TEMPERATURE: > 750°C (1382°F)
FLAMMABLE CLASS: Not Applicable
FLAME PROPAGATION
OR BURNING RATE OF SOLIDS: Not
Applicable
EXTINGUISHING
MEDIA: As appropriate for combustibles
in area.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS: This product is not flammable at ambient temperatures
and atmospheric pressure. However, this material may become combustible when
mixed with air under pressure and exposed to strong ignition sources.
FIRE FIGHTING
PROCEDURES: Use water spray to cool
containers.
FIRE FIGHTING
EQUIPMENT: As in any fire, wear self-contained
breathing apparatus pressure-demand, (MSHA/NIOSH approved or equivalent) and
full protective gear.
COMMENTS: *Based on ASHRAE Standard 34 with match ignition.
6.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
GENERAL PROCEDURES: Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected
personnel from entering.
RELEASE NOTES: Spills and releases may have to be reported to Federal
and/or local authorities.
7.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Follow standard safety precautions for handling and
use of compressed gas cylinders.
STORAGE: Store in a cool place in original container and
protect from sunlight.
8.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE
GUIDELINES:
OSHA HAZARDOUS
COMPONENTS (29 CFR 1910.1200)
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Chemical Name |
OSHA PEL |
ACGIH TLV |
Supplier OEL |
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ppm |
mg/m3 |
ppm |
mg/m3 |
ppm |
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1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane
(HFC-134a) |
TWA |
NE |
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1,000
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OSHA
TABLE COMMENTS:
1. * (AEL)=Acceptable Exposure Limit as
established by the manufacture
ENGINEERING
CONTROLS: Local exhaust ventilation
may be necessary to control any air contaminants to within their TLVs during the use of this product.
PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYES AND FACE: Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles) and
a face shield.
SKIN: Skin contact with liquid may cause frostbite. General
work clothing and gloves (leather) should provide adequate protection. If
prolonged contact with the liquid or gas is anticipated, insulated gloves
constructed of PVA, neoprene or butyl rubber should be used. Any contaminated
clothing should be promptly removed and washed before reuse.
RESPIRATORY: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA
1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant a respirator's use.
9.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
ODOR: Faint ethereal odor
pH: Neutral
PERCENT
VOLATILE: 100 at 20°C (68°F)
VAPOR
PRESSURE: 85.8 psi
at 21.1°C (70°F)
VAPOR
DENSITY: 3.5 (Air=1)
BOILING
POINT: -26.2°C (-15.1°F)
FREEZING
POINT: -101°C (-149.8°F)
SOLUBILITY
IN WATER: Negligible
EVAPORATION
RATE: >1 (CCL4=1)
SPECIFIC
GRAVITY: 1.22 (water=1) at 20°C (68°F)
10.
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABLE: YES
HAZARDOUS
POLYMERIZATION: NO
CONDITIONS TO
AVOID: Stable. However, may decompose
if heated.
STABILITY: Stable.
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
HAZARDOUS
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: When exposed
to high temperatures or flames this product may form hydrochloric and
hydrofluoric acids - possibly carbonyl halides.
INCOMPATIBLE
MATERIALS: Chemically active metals:
potassium, calcium, powdered aluminum, magnesium and zinc.
11.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE
INHALATION LC50: >500000 ppm, 4-hour
SENSITIZATION: Cardiac sensitization threshold (dog) 80,000 ppm. NOEL - 50,000 ppm.
SUBCHRONIC: Subchronic inhalation (rat)
NOEL - 50,000 ppm
CHRONIC: Chronic NOEL - 10,000 ppm
MUTAGENICITY: Collective data indicate non-mutagenic.
TERATOGENIC
EFFECTS: NOEL (rat and rabbit) -
40,000 ppm.
12.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: Degradability (BOD): This material is a gas at room
temperature; therefore, it is unlikely to remain in water.
DISTRIBUTION: Octanol Water Partition Coefficient:
Log P=1.06
13.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHOD: Federal, State, and Local laws governing disposal of
materials can differ. Ensure compliance with proper authorities before
disposal.
GENERAL COMMENTS: 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane is subject to U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency Clean Air Act Regulations, Section 608 in 40
CFR Part 82 regarding refrigerant recycling.
14.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT
(DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION)
PROPER
SHIPPING NAME: CONSUMER COMMODITY
ORM-D
TECHNICAL
NAME: 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane
PRIMARY
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION: No
classification
UN/NA
NUMBER: NA
PACKING
GROUP: NA
OTHER
SHIPPING INFORMATION: Must have a copy
of the DOT-E-10232 with each shipment.
AIR
(ICAO/IATA)
PROPER
SHIPPING NAME: CONSUMER COMMODITY
ID8000
PRIMARY
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION: 9
UN/NA
NUMBER: ID8000
PACKING
GROUP: NA
IATA
NOTE: Domestic shipments only. When
shipping International contact TechSpray shipping
department.
VESSEL
(IMO/IMDG)
PROPER
SHIPPING NAME: AEROSOLS IN LIMITED QUANTITIES
OF CLASS 2
PRIMARY
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION: 2.2
UN/NA
NUMBER: UN1950
PACKING
GROUP: NA
IMDG
NOTE: Page 2102
EUROPEAN
TRANSPORTATION:
ADR/RID
HAZARD CLASSIFICATION: 2.2
ADR/RID
ITEM NUMBER: UN1950
15.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED
STATES
SARA TITLE III
(SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT)
311/312 HAZARD
CATEGORIES: IMMEDIATE / PRESSURE
PRESSURE
GENERATING: YES ACUTE: YES
313 REPORTABLE
INGREDIENTS: Not considered a SARA 313
"Toxic Chemical".
CERCLA
(COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT)
CERCLA REGULATORY: Releases to air, land, or water which exceed the RQ
must be reported to the
TSCA (TOXIC
SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT)
TSCA REGULATORY: This product is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
WHMIS CLASS: Class A, Class D2B.
DOMESTIC SUBSTANCE
LIST (INVENTORY): All components of
this product are listed on the Canadian DSL.
EUROPEAN
COMMUNITY
EEC LABEL SYMBOL
AND CLASSIFICATION
Currently
not classified according to EEC Directives.
GENERAL COMMENTS: 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane is
subject to U.S. Environmental Agency Clean Air Act Regulations, (40CFR Part
82).
COMMENTS: WARNING: Contains 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane
(HFC-134a), a greenhouse gas which may contribute to global warming.
16.
OTHER INFORMATION
APPROVED BY: Pierce A. Pillon
TITLE: Chemist
REVISION SUMMARY Revision #: 2 This MSDS replaces the
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DATA SOURCES: Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) The
Sigma-Aldrich Library of Regulatory and Safety Data OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard (29CFR1910.1200) Various Federal, State and Local Regulations
MANUFACTURER
DISCLAIMER: To the best of our
knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. Final determination of suitability of any
material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials my present
unknown hazards and should by used with caution. Although certain hazards are
described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards which
exist.