SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES -- CHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE  -- 6830-00-782-3930
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE
MSDS Date:09/14/1989
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-782-3930
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES
Address:ROUTE 611 NORTH
Box:D-11
City:PLUMSTEADVILLE
State:PA
ZIP:18949
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-766-8861;313-589-2950 (MI)
Emergency Phone Num:215-766-8861
CAGE:51847
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES
Address:6141 EASTON RD (6141 ROUTE 611)
Box:310
City:PLUMSTEADVILLE
State:PA
ZIP:18934
Country:US
Phone:215-766-8861/ FAX: 215-766-0416
CAGE:51847

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

Ingred Name:CHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE
CAS:75-45-6
RTECS #:PA6390000
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000PPM; 9192
Ozone Depleting Chemical:2

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

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: VAPOR IS HEAVIER THAN AIR
    AND CAN CAUSE SUFFOCATION BY REDUCING OXYGEN AVAILABLE FOR
    BREATHING. BREATHING HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF VAPOR MAY CAUSE
    LIGHT-HEADEDNESS, GIDDINESS, CNS DEPRESSION ,NAUSEA OR VOMITING
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MSDS
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    DISORDERS MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS AGENT.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF NOT
    BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
    GIVE OXYGEN. DO NOT GIVE EPINEPHRINE OR SIMILAR DRUGS. EYE: FLUSH
    WITH WATER . SKIN: FLUSH WITH WATER. IF IRRITATIONPRESISTS, GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. ORAL: GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT
    INDUCE VOMITING AS THE HAZARD OF ASPIRATING INTO THE LUNGS IS TOO
    GREAT.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONE FLAMMABLE;USE ANY SUITABLE MEDIA FOR
    SURROUNDING FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE EXPECTED

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. DO NOT FLUSH INTO SEWERS. DIKE
    SPILL. COLLECT ON ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND TRANSFER TO STEEL DRUMS
    FOR RECOVERY OR DISPOSAL. COMPLY WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS ON REPORTING  RELEASES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A CLEAN, COOL, DRY AND
    WELL-VENTILATED AREA OF LOW FIRE RISK. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPOR, LIQUID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN
    OR CLOTHING. TANK-CLEANING PERSONNEL SHOULD USE ONLY FORMAL TANK
    ENTRY PROCEDURE BASED ON RECOGNIZED SAFETY PRINCIPLES. EMPTY
    CONTAINERS MAY CONTA IN PRODUCT RESIDUES/VAPORS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED FOR ADEQUATELY VENTED WORK
    SITUATIONS. FOR ACCIDENTAL OR NON-VENTILATED SITUATIONS, USE A
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR,
    APPROVED BY NIOSH.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST AT FILLING ZONES AND OTHER OPERATING
    SPACES WHERE LEAKAGE IS PROBABLE. MECHANICAL FOR OTHER.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER, PVA OR NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:USE IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING IF THERE IS REPEATED
    OR PROLONGED CONTACT WITH LIQUID.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE AND WASH CLOTHING PROMPTLY UPON
    CONTAMINATION.
Supplemental Safety and Health
USE SAFETY SHOES WHEN HANDLING CYLINDERS.

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

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-41F,-41C
Vapor Pres:9.37,ATM
Vapor Density:3.11
Spec Gravity:1.413
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:>1.0 (CCL*4=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,CLEAR LIQUEFIED GAS WITH SLIGHT ETHERAL
    ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100.0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALI OR ALKALINE EARTH METALS SUCH AS SODIUM,POTASSIUM,ETC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DECOMPOSED BY HIGH TEMPERATURES -
    HYDROCHLORIC AND HYDROFLUORIC ACIDS,HALOGENS AND CARBONYL HALIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS. REMOVE TO A PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY.

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