ANSUL FIRE PROTECTION, WORMALD U.S.INC. -- HALON 1301, FREON FF 1301, 77656  -- 4210-01-275-1637
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HALON 1301, FREON FF 1301, 77656
MSDS Date:05/07/1993
FSC:4210
NIIN:01-275-1637
MSDS Number: CGMYG
=== 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: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%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9293
Ozone Depleting Chemical:1

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:(RAT) 2112 MG/L 4 HRS.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-EYES/SKIN:LIQUID CAN CAUSE
    FROSTBITE. INHALATION:VAPOR IS HEAVIER THAN AIR & CAN CAUSE
    SUFFOCATION. VERY HIGH CONCENTRATIONS CAN CAUSE GIDDINESS,
    SHORTNESS OF BREATH, NARCOSIS, CARDIAC IRREGULAR ITIES,
    UNCONSCIOUSNESS OR EVEN DEATH. ORAL:NOT LIKELY. CHRONIC- NONE
    KNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THERE ARE NO INGREDIENTS ABOVE 0.1%
    WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS BY NTP,IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:DIZZINESS, IMPAIRED COORDINATION, REDUCED
    MENTAL ACUITY AND CARDIAC EFFECTS CAN OCCUR. UNCONSCIOUSNESS OR
    EVEN DEATH IN HIGH CONCENTRATIONS WITH LONGER EXPOSURES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING CARDIAC
    DISEASES MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE.

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

First Aid:OBTAIN MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALATION:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. EYES/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
    HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. TREAT FOR FROSTBITE IF NECESSARY. INGESTION: NOT
    LIKE LY. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN:DO NOT GIVE ADRENALINE OR SIMILAR
    SYMPTOMATIC DRUGS. DO NOT ALLOW VICTIM TO EXERCISE UNTIL 24 HOURS
    FOLLOWING SPECIFIC EXPOSURES. FREEZE BURNS OF MUCOSAL TISSUE CAN
    DEVELOP.

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

Extinguishing Media:THIS IS A FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT. USE WATER TO
    COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CYLINDERS OR OTHER CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-
    APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN ENTERING
    UNVENTILATED FIRE AREAS WHERE PRODUCT HAS BEEN USED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH PRESSURE AND
    TEMPERATURE RELIEF DEVICES, BUT RUPTURE MAY OCCUR UNDER FIRE
    CONDITIONS & MAY PRODUCE TOXIC FUMES IN FIRES OVER 900F.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. VENTILATE HTE AREA. COOL OR
    REMOVE HOT METAL SURFACES AND OPEN FLAMES.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORE AS A LIQUIFIED
    COMPRESSED GAS IN DOT APPROVED PRESSURE VESSELS AWAY FROM HIGH
    TEMPERATURES. KEEP AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OR MISTS. DO NOT GET IN EYES,
    ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING OR DRINKING. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING PROMPTLY. KEEP OUT
    OF REACH OF C HILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:NON REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. IF HIGH
    VAPOR OR MIST CONCENTRATIONS EXPECTED, USE NIOSH-APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC VAPORS AND MISTS. WEAR SUPPLIED-AIR
    RESPIRATOR PROTECTION IN CONFINED OR  ENCLOSED SPACES, IF NEEDED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL
    EXHAUST) VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:PLASTIC GLOVE RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, EMERGENCY SHOWER, NORMAL
    WORK CLOTHING COVERING ARMS AND LEGS
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING. DO
    NOT BREATHE DUSTS. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.
Supplemental Safety and Health
USE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA ONLY. DO NOT RELEASE TO ENVIRONMENT.

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

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-72F,-58C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:>900F,>482C
Vapor Pres:10292 @70F
Vapor Density:5.2
Spec Gravity:1.57
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:GAS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
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 AND FIRES INVOLVING METAL HAYDRIDES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT (ABOVE 900F)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN FLUORIDE & HYDROGEN
    BROMIDE.THEY HAVE A SHARP IRRITATING ODOR & IN EVEN LOW
    CONCENTRATIONS CAUSE INJURY/ DEATH.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:RETURN TO DRMO OR MANUFACTURER FOR RECYCLING OR
    REUSE.

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