BULK CHEMICALS DIST INC. -- FREON 12 -- 6850-00-405-9385
===================== Product Identification =====================
Product ID:FREON 12
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-405-9385
MSDS Number: BDXWD
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BULK CHEMICALS DIST INC.
Emergency Phone Num:504-352-3232
CAGE:56921
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BULK CHEMICALS DISTRIBUTORS,INC
Address:80 FIRST STREET
City:GRETNA,
State:LA
ZIP:70053
Country:US
Phone:504-362-3232 DISCONNECTED(2-20-92)
CAGE:56921
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Ingred Name:DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE (SARA III)
CAS:75-71-8
RTECS #:PA8200000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
Ozone Depleting Chemical:1
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN:FROSTBITE;EYES:SERIOUS DAMAGE FM
FREEZING;INHALE:ANESTHETIC OR NARCOTIC EFFECT;SEE PRECAUTIONS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALEE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. DO NOT GIVE
EPINEPHRINE(ADRENALINE)OR SIMILAR DRUGS. SKIN:SOAK IN LUKEWARM
WATER. CALL A PHYSICIAN. EYES:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. FLUSH EYES FOR
SEVERAL MINUTES WITH RUNNING WATER.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:N/A:NON FLAMMABLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:SEE OTHER PRECAUTIONS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINER MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE.
TOXIC PHOSGENE GAS MAY BE FORMED
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. REMOVE OPEN FLAMES AND
ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. VENTILATE AREA. WEAR PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING AND GLOVES TO PREVENT IRRITATION AND FREEZING OF SKIN.
WEAR EYE PROTECTION. USE SCBA
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT
FROM HEAT, MOISTURE, AND PHYSICAL DAMAGE. DO NOT STORE ABOVE 130F.
DO NOT PUNCTURE OR INCINERATE.
Other Precautions:VAPORS WILL DISPLACE OXYGEN AND COLLECT IN LOW
PLACES. NOTE:EXPOSURE TO HIGH BVAPOR LEVELS MAY CAUSE CARDIAC
ARRHYTHMIA.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:USE SELF-CONTND BRTHG APP O AIR LINE RESPIR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST)
Protective Gloves:THICK WORK GLOV
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NORMAL WORK CLOTHING COVERING ARMS & LEGS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VAPOR PRESSURE/MM HG/70F/ IS 4239
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-21.6F,-6C
Vapor Density:6.3
Spec Gravity:1.3
Solubility in Water:0.028
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID - SLIGHT ETHEREAL ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HIGHLY REACTIVE METALS SUCH AS POWDERED AL OR MG
Stability Condition to Avoid:OPEN FLAME, HOT SURFACES, OR HIGH
TEMPERATURES >120F
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROFLUORIC ACID, HYDROCHLORIC ACID,
PHOSGENE
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:PRODUCT EVAPORATES RAPIDLY AT AMBIENT TEMP WHEN
LEAKED. DISPOSAL OF FULL OR PARTIALLY FULL AEROSOL CONTAINERS SHALL
BE IN FULL REGULATORY COMPLIANCE(FULLY HALOGENATED HYDROCARBON)MAY
BE RECLAIMED BY D ISTILLATION.
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