ANSUL FIRE PROTECTION, WORMALD U.S.INC. -- HALON 1301,FREON FE 1301  -- 6830-01-140-6150
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HALON 1301,FREON FE 1301
MSDS Date:01/15/1991
FSC:6830
NIIN:01-140-6150
MSDS Number: BGNQW
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ANSUL FIRE PROTECTION, WORMALD U.S.INC.
Address:ONE STANTON STREET
City:MARINETTE
State:WI
ZIP:54143-2542
Country:US
Info Phone Num:715-735-7411
Emergency Phone Num:715-735-7411/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:03670
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ANSUL INC
Address:ONE STANTON STREET
Box:City:MARINETTE
State:WI
ZIP:54143-2542
Country:US
Phone:715-735-7411
CAGE:03670
Company Name:DDRV STOCK MAINTENANCE DIV/DDRV-H
Address:8000 JEFFERSON-DAVIS HIGHWAY
Box:City:RICHMOND
State:VA
ZIP:23297
Country:US
Phone:804-279-3125
CAGE:02LX8
Company Name:FIRE-X CORP
Address:3305 CROFT ST
Box:City:NORFOLK
State:VA
ZIP:23513-4903
Country:US
Phone:775-855-0196
CAGE:6K586
Company Name:FIRE-X OF VA (804-266-8844)
Address:6107 STAPLES MILL RD
Box:9757
City:RICHMOND
State:VA
ZIP:23225
Country:US
Phone:804-266-8844
CAGE:0FA36

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

Ingred Name:TRIFLUOROBROMOMETHANE  (HALON 1301)  (SARA III)
CAS:75-63-8
RTECS #:PA5425000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9192
Ozone Depleting Chemical:1

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LC50=416 GM/CUM (RAT)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES- THE LIQUID FORM OF THIS MATERIAL
    CAN PRODUCE CHILLING SENSATIONS AND DISCOMFORT. SKIN- EVAPORATION
    OF LIQUID FROM THE SKIN CAN PRODUCE CHILLING SENSATIONS. FROSTBITE
    CAN OCCUR. INHALATION- VAPOR  IS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND CAN CAUSE
    SUFFOCATION BY REDUCING OXYGEN AVAILABLE FOR BREATHING. MAY LEAD TO
    NARCOSIS, DEATH.
Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE: DIZZINESS, IMPAIRED COORDINATION,
    REDUCED MENTAL ACUITY, AND CARDIAC EFFECTS CAN OCCUR.
    UNCONSCIOUSNESS OR EVEN DEATH IN HIGH CONCENTRATIONS WITH LONGER
    EXPOSURES.	CHRONIC: NONE KNOWN WHEN OCC UPATIONAL EXPOSURE ARE
    BELOW THE TLV.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CARDIAC PROBLEMS. ALSO,PRODUCT IS
    AN ASPHYXIANT & CAN INDUCE CARDIAC MUSCLE SENSITIZATION TO
    CIRCULATING EPINEPHRINE-LIKE COMPOUNDS.

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

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15MIN WHILE HOLDING LIDS
    OPEN; SKIN:WASH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF SOAP & WATER FOR AT LEAST
    15MIN,IF REDNESS,ITCHING OCCURS,GET MEDICAL ATTN,TREAT FROSTBITE IF
    NECESS ARY; INH:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,IF COUGH OROTHER RESPIRATORY
    SYMPTOMS OCCUR,CONSULT MEDICAL PERSONNEL; ING:NOT LIKELY TO OCCUR.

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

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:THIS IS A FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CYLINDERS OR
    OTHER CONTAINERS. SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
    FACEPIECE AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH PRESSURE AND
    TEMPERATURE RELIEF DEVICES, BUT RUPTURE MAY OCCUR UNDER FIRE
    CONDITIONS AND TOXIC DECOMPOSITION BY-PRODUCTS CAN FORM.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA,VENTILATE TO OUTSIDE
    ATMOSPHERE.COOL OR REMOVE HOT,METAL SURFACES OR SOURCE OF
    NON-EXTINGUISHED FLAMES.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AS A LIQUEFIED COMPRESSED GAS IN
    DOT APPROVED PRESSURE VESSELS AWAY FROM HIGH TEMPERATURE.
Other Precautions:IF CYLINDER IS NOT CONNECTED TO A SYSTEM,IT MUST BE
    SAFETY CAPPED TO PROTECT AGAINST ACTUATION OF VALVE & RELEASE OF
    AGENT.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY NECESSARY IF CONTROLS ARE
    ADEQUATE.FOR HIGH CONCENTRATIONS EXCEEDING 10%,OR IF EXPOSURE IS
    PROLONGED,USE POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL & LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:PLASTIC
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-72F,-58C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-270F,-168C
Vapor Pres:199 PSI
Vapor Density:5.2
Spec Gravity:1.57
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:SWEET ODOR, COLORLESS GAS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACTIVE METALS, FIRES OF METAL HYDRIDES, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO*2,OXIDES OF BROMIDE &
    FLORIDE,HYDROGEN BROMIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
    DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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