Material Safety Data Sheet

SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information

SECTION I - Material Identity
Item Name                               
Part Number/Trade Name                   FREON 12 FLUOROCARBON
National Stock Number                    6830002645913
CAGE Code                                73925
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              102723
HAZ Code                                 M

SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        E. I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
Street                                   FREON PRODUCTS DIVISION
City                                     WILMINGTON
State                                    DE
Zip Code                                 19898
Emergency Phone                          800-441-3637/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Information Phone                        800-441-3637

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               23SEP91
Date of Technical Review                 17AUG93
Active Indicator                         Y
Item Manager                             CX

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BDQLJ

SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     BB-F-1421
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        G3
Appearance/Odor                          CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUEFIED GAS - SLIGHT ETHEREAL ODOR
Boiling Point                            -22F,-30C
Melting Point                            N/R
Vapor Pressure                           4888 @ 25C
Vapor Density                            4.26
Specific Gravity                         1.315
Decomposition Temperature                UNKNOWN
Evaporation Rate                         N/R
Solubility in Water                      NEGLIGIBLE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              100
Chemical pH                              N/R
Corrosion Rate                           UNKNOWN
Container Type                           L
Container Pressure Code                  2
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       L

SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    N/R
Upper Explosion Limit                    N/R
Extinguishing Media                      WATER, CO2, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL. WATER SPRAY MAY BE USED TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL & FLUSH SPILLS AWAY 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           MAY FORM HYDROGEN FLUORIDE, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE AND TRACES OF CARBONYL HALIDES. CYLINDERS MAY BE RUPTURED UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS 

SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            FIRE, TEMPERATURES ABOVE 125F
Materials to Avoid                       ALKALI OR ALKALINE EARTH METALS, POWDERED ALUMINUM, ZINC, BERYLLIUM, ETC 
Hazardous Decomposition Products         MAY FORM HYDROGEN FLUORIDE, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE AND TRACES OF CARBONYL HALIDES 
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       NONE
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      TLV IS 1000 PPM, 4950 MG/M3 

SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion                NO
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       ACUTE-INHALE:MAY CAUSE TINGLING SENSATION,HUMMING IN THE AIR,SLURRED SPEECH,AMNESIA,IRREGULAR HEART BEAT,UNCONSCIOUSNESS OR DEATH.MISUSE CAN BE FATAL.EYE:TEARING,IRRITATION.SKIN:LIQUID MAY CAUSE FROSTBITE.ORAL:LIQUID MAY CAUSE NECROSIS OF LIPS & TONGS,BLANCHING OF SKIN,PAIN & TENDERNESS.CHRONIC-MAY CAUSE CNS EFFECTS 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Symptoms of Overexposure                 INHALATION MAY CAUSE TINGLING SENSATION, HUMMING IN THE AIR, SLURRED SPEECH, AMNESIA, IRREGULAR HEART BEAT, UNCONSCIOUSNESS OR DEATH. MISUSE CAN BE FATAL. EYE IRRITATION & BLURRED VISION. SKIN EXPOSURE TO LIQUID MAY CAUSE FROSTBITE. ORALLY LIQUID MAY CAUSE NECROSIS OF LIPS & TONGS, BLANCHING OF SKIN, PAIN & TENDERNESS 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     INDIVIDUALS WITH PRE-EXISTING DISEASES OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS OR CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM MAY HAVE INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO THE TOXICITY OF EXCESSIVE EXPOSURES 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER. TREAT FOR FROSTBITE IF NECESSARY. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. ORAL:INGESTION IS NOT CONSIDERED A POTENTIAL ROUTE OF EXPOSURE 

SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       KEEP UPWIND. VENTILATE ENCLOSED SPACES UNTIL GAS IS DISPERSSED. DO NOT SMOKE OR OPERATE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES IN IMMEDIATE VICINITY 
Neutralizing Agent                       N/R
Waste Disposal Method                    FOR DISCHARGE OR DISPOSING OF WASTE MATERIAL, CONSULT LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL AUTHORITIES 
Handling and Storage Precautions         RAGE-STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE. CYLINDERS ARE UNDER PRESSURE. KEEP AWAY HEAT & INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. AV
Other Precautions                        AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. AVOID EYE OR SKIN CONTACT. WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. NEVER USE IN CONFINED OR CLOSED SPACE

SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE OR SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR WITH FULL FACEPIECE AND OPERATED IN PRESSURE-DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE 
Ventilation                              LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves                        CLOTH-LINED RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment               EYEBATH, SAFETY SHOWER, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Work Hygenic Practices                   OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          VP=4893MM HG(80PSIG).NOTE:EXPSRE TO HIGH VAP.LEVELS MAY CAUSE CARDIAC ARRYTH-VAP.MAY COLLECT IN LOW PLACES-NON-FLAMM,FREON 12-DECOMP.SLOWLY W.WTR-TYPE 12 OF FED SPEC BB-F-1421/MSDS DATED OCT85
Disposal Code                            O

SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             MODERATE
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN
Specific Hazard and Precaution           ACUTE-INHALE:MAY CAUSE TINGLING SENSATION,HUMMING IN THE AIR,SLURRED SPEECH,AMNESIA,IRREGULAR HEART BEAT,UNCONSCIOUSNESS OR DEATH.MISUSE CAN BE FATAL.EYE:TEARING,IRRITATION.SKIN:LIQUID MAY CAUSE FROSTBITE.ORAL:LIQUID MAY CAUSE NECROSIS OF LIPS & TONGS,BLANCHING OF SKIN,PAIN & TENDERNESS.CHRONIC-MAY CAUSE CNS EFFECTS.STORAGE-STORE IN COOL,DRY PLACE AWAY FROM HEAT.FIRST AID- GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER. TREAT FOR FROSTBITE IF NECESSARY. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. ORAL:INGESTION IS NOT CONSIDERED A POTENTIAL ROUTE OF EXPOSURE 

SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       45
Unit of Measure                          LB

SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         0
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         0

SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE (SARA III)
CAS Number                               75718
NIOSH Number                             PA8200000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  100
OSHA PEL                                 1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV                                1000 PPM; 9192