ELF-ATOCHEM NORTH AMERICA;FLUOROCHEMICAL DIVISION -- FORANE (R) 12  -- 6830-00-935-9895
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FORANE (R) 12
MSDS Date:03/11/1992
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-935-9895
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ELF-ATOCHEM NORTH AMERICA;FLUOROCHEMICAL DIVISION
Address:2000 MARKET ST.
City:PHILADELPHIA
State:PA
ZIP:19103-3222
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-419-7695/7702
Emergency Phone Num:215-419-7695/7702 800-424-9300
CAGE:ELFAT
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ELF-ATOCHEM NORTH AMERICA;FLUOROCHEMICAL DIVISION
Address:2000 MARKET ST.
Box:City:PHILADELPHIA
State:PA
ZIP:19103-3222
Country:US
Phone:215-419-7695/7702
CAGE:ELFAT

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

Ingred Name:DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE  (SARA III)
CAS:75-71-8
RTECS #:PA8200000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9394
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
Ozone Depleting Chemical:1

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL RAT >1000MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES:VAPOR MAY BE IRRTATING;LIQUID MAY
    FREEZE TISSUE.SKIN:LIQUID MAY CAUSE FROSTBITE.INHAL:THIS ITEM
    DISPLACES BREATHING AIR,CAUSING RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION AND
    SENSITIZES THE HEART(SPEEDS IT UP AND CA USES IRREGULAR
    HEARTBEAT).INGEST:UNLIKEROUTE OF EXPOSURE-ITEM IS A GAS AT ROOM
    TEMPERATURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THERE ARE NO INGREDIENTS ABOVE 0.1%
    WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS BY NTP,IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:INHAL:DROWSINESS,UNCONSCIOUSNESS,RAPID AND/OR
    IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING HEART
    DISEASE MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:INGEST:UNLIKELY TO OCCUR.SKIN:FROSTBITE-WARM SKIN SLOWLY;USE
    LUKEWARM WATER.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR FROSTBITE OR
    IRRITATION.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.INHAL:REMOVE FROM
    EXPOSURE.GIVE ARTIF ICIAL RESPIRATION OR OXYGEN IF NEEDED.GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER
    SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINER MAY EXPLODE FROM HEAT OF
    FIRE.TOXIC,CORROSIVE FUMES MAY BE RELEASED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE IGNITION SOURCES.EVACUATE
    PERSONNEL.KEEP UPWIND.STOP LEAK(IF WITHOUT RISK).DISPERSE GAS WITH
    FLOOR LEVEL FORCED AIR VENTILATION TO EXHAUST VAPOR TO THE
    OUTDOORS.EVALUATE BREATHING AIR FOR SUFFI CIENT OXYGEN BEFORE
    READMITTING PERSONNEL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARKS AND
    FLAMES.KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:EMPTY CONTAINER MAY CONTAIN HAZARDOUS RESIDUE;DO NOT
    REUSE,CUT,WELD OR GRIND NEAR IT.DO NOT GET ON SKIN,IN EYES OR ON
    CLOTHING.DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS OR MISTS.

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

Respiratory Protection:WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ARE LACKING OR IN
    ENCLOSED SPACES USE A NIOSH TC-19C SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL VENTILATION AT THE WORKSITE;MECHANICAL(GENERAL)
    VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN TLV/PEL.CHECK FOR SUFFICIENT OXYGEN.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE/LINED
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:CLOTHING TO PROTECT SKIN,AS NEEDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE REASONABLE CARE IN HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-22F,-30C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-252F,-158C
Vapor Pres:84.9PSIA
Vapor Density:4.17
Spec Gravity:1.29
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:GAS,CLEAR;COLORLESS;FAINT ETHEREAL ODOR(WHEN
    LIQUIFIED).
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALI,STRONG OZIDIZERS,ALKALINE EARTH METALS(EG.FINELY POWDERED
    AL,MG,ZN).
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT >800F,FIRE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HF,HCL,CARBON MONOXIDE,CARBON
    DIOXIDE,CHLORINE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE OR RECLAIM WHERE POSSIBLE.DISPOSE OF IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.COMBUSTION
    PRODUCT ARE TOXIC AND CORROSIVE(HF,HCL).

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