MATHESON GAS PRODUCTS INC -- CHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE  -- 6830-00-935-9896
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE
MSDS Date:09/20/1990
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-935-9896
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON GAS PRODUCTS INC
Address:30 SEAVIEW DR
Box:1587
City:SECACUS
State:NJ
ZIP:07094-1882
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-867-4100
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:0NPS5
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MATHESON CO DIV OF G D SEARLE MEDICAL PRODUCTS
Address:30 SEAVIEW DRIVE
Box:City:SCAUCUS
State:NJ
ZIP:07096
Country:US
Phone:201-867-4100
CAGE:96355
Company Name:MATHESON GAS PRODUCTS DIV OF WILL ROSS INC
Address:1920 WEST J ST
Box:908
City:LA PORTE
State:TX
ZIP:77571
Country:US
CAGE:23972
Company Name:MATHESON GAS PRODUCTS INC
Address:30 SEAVIEW DR
Box:1587
City:SECACUS
State:NJ
ZIP:07094-1882
Country:US
Phone:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:0NPS5

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:CHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE
CAS:75-45-6
RTECS #:PA6390000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000PPM; 9192
Ozone Depleting Chemical:2

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-EYES/SKIN:MAY CAUSE FROSTBITE.
    INHALATION:CAN EFFECT THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. BREATHING HIGHER
    CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE UNCONSCIOUSNESS, IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT OR
    CARDIAC ARREST. CHRONIC-NONE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
    LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: LIGHTHEADEDNESS, GIDDINESS, LOSS OF
    COORDINATION, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, UNCONSCIOUSNESS & DEATH. SKIN:
    SKIN TURNS WHITE OR GREY, PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH LUKEWARM WATER FOR 20
    MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
    BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF HARD TO BREATH, GIVE
    OXYGEN. SEE DOCTOR IMME DIATELY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, OR HALON.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    PROTECTIVE GEAR. MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE IF CAN BE DONE AT NO
    RISK. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CYLINDERS EXPOSED TO FIRE MAY RUPTURE
    WITH VIOLENT FORCE. EXTINGUISH SURROUNDING FIRE. COOL CYLINDERS
    WITH WATER SPRAY APPLIED FROM THE MAXIMUM DISTANCE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:RESTRICT ACCESS TO AREA. WEAR PERSONAL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. VENTILATE AREA. ALLOW GAS TO DISSIPATE INTO
    THE ATMOSPHERE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE & USE IN A DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION/HEAT.
Other Precautions:NONE

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION
    EXPOSURES BELOW PEL (TLV), USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR AS
    PER CURRENT 29 CFR 1910.134, INSTRUCTIONS/WARNINGS AND
    NIOSH-RESPIRATOR SELECTION.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION IS USUALLY ADEQUATE.
Protective Gloves:FULL, PROTECTIVE, INSULATING
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. INDUSTRIAL TYPE
    WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED TO AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED
    CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING OR DRINKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-41F,-41C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-231F,-146C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:>500F,>260C
Vapor Pres:7120 MM HG
Vapor Density:3.11
Spec Gravity:3.87
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, GAS WITH SLIGHT ETHERAL ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALI EARTH METALS, ALUMINUM, BARIUM, MAGNESIUM, METALS, OXIDIZERS,
    OXYGEN, POTASSIUM, SODIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY
    INCLUDE TOXIC AND CORROSIVE FUMES OF CHLORIDES AND FLUORIDES, AND
    OXIDES OF CARBON.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

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

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