ANSUL FIRE PROTECTION, WORMALD U.S.INC. -- HALON 1301, FREON FE 1301  -- 6830-01-120-2711
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HALON 1301, FREON FE 1301
MSDS Date:01/12/1996
FSC:6830
NIIN:01-120-2711
MSDS Number: BYFZT
=== 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...FAX 715-732-3477
Emergency Phone Num:715-735-7411...TOM LAWSON EXT 580
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

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

Ingred Name:TRIFLUOROBROMOMETHANE  (HALON 1301) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:75-63-8
RTECS #:PA5425000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9495
Ozone Depleting Chemical:1

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LC50 (RAT) = >800,000 PPM/4 HOURS
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MFR GAVE THE ABOVE LISTINGS ON THE MSDS
    BUT NO OTHER COMMENTS WERE RECORDED ON THE MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:DIZZINESS, IMPAIRED COORDINATION, REDUCED
    MENTAL ACUITY, & CARDIAC EFFECTS CAN OCCUR. UNCONSCIOUSNESS OR
    DEATH IN HIGH CONCENTRATIONS & LONGER EXPOSURES. NONE CHRONIC
    EFFECTS KNOWN WHEN OCCUPATIONAL E XPOSURES ARE BELOW THE TLV.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CARDIAC PROBLEMS.

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

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

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:THIS IS A FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CYLINDERS OR
    OTHER CONTAINERS. USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
    FACEPIECE AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR FIRES.
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.
Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AS A LIQUEFIED COMPRESSED GAS IN
    DOT APPROVED PRESSURE VESSELS AWAY FROM HIGH TEMPERATURE. CYLINDER
    MUST BE CAPPED OR CONNECTED FO A SYSTEM.
Other Precautions:NOTE INCOMPATIBILITY INFORMATION.

=============  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 RECOMMENDED IN LOW AREAS OR INDOORS WHERE VAPORS
    MAY COLLECT. USE LOCAL EXHAUST TO CONTROL EXPOSURES.
Protective Gloves:PLASTIC IF WORKING W/LIQUID.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES, FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH IN WORK AREAS.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:G3
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-72F,-58C
Vapor Pres:199 PSI
Vapor Density:5.2
Spec Gravity:1.57
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS, SWEET ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACTIVE METALS, FIRES OF METAL HYDRIDES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DECOMPOSEEUNDER FIRE CONDITIONS ABOVE
    900F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION >900F FORMS
    HYDROGEN FLUORIDE & HYDROGEN BROMIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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