MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

MANUFACTURER:

 

AMERICAN PACIFIC CORP – HALOTRON DIV.                                TELEPHONE:                                 (702) 735-2200

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                                ISSUED:                                 MAY 19, 1992

10622 WEST, 6400 NORTH                                REVISED:                                 JANUARY 3, 2001

CEDAR CITY, UTAH 84720                                SUPERSEDES:                                 MARCH 18, 1998

                                REF. NO.:                                 H1-10006c

 

PRODUCT NAME

PRODUCT TYPE:

CAS NUMBER

      

HALOTRON I       PRE-SAT BASE

MIXTURE OF (by Weight):

Greater than 93%:  2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane (HCFC-123)

 

Less than 7%:  Proprietary Gas Mixture

 

306-83-2

 

Not available

 

 

1. PHYSICAL DATA

 

            BOILING POINT AT 1 ATM.: 27 C (80.6ºF)

            GAS DENSITY: Approx. 6.17 Kg/m3  (0.385 lb./ft3)

             LIQUID DENSITY: 1.48 Kg/l (92.3 lb./ft3) at 77°F (25°C)

            RELATIVE DENSITY (AIR=1): 5.14

            MOLECULAR WEIGHT: Approx. 150.7

            PHYSICAL STATE: Pressurized Liquid

            APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Colorless volatile liquid with slight ether-like odor

            VAPOR PRESSURE OF LIQUID ALONE (68°F, 20C): approx. 11.2 psig (77 kPa)

            PRESSURE OF MIXTURE IN CONTAINER: 95 psig @ 70°F (655 kPa @ 20C)

            OCTANOL/WATER PARTITION COEFFICIENT (Log Pow): 2.0-2.8

 

 

2. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

 

            FLASH POINT: None

            FLAMMABILITY LIMITS (LEL,UEL): Not applicable

            AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not Determined

            EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Non-Flammable

            SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Ensure that the area where the fire occurred is

            well ventilated before re-entering. Wear protective clothing.  Use water spray or fog to   cool storage containers to help prevent an uncontrolled pressure release.

            UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: The concentrated agent when applied to fire

            can produce toxic by-products specifically hydrogen halides, which can cause damage. 

            Avoid inhalation of these materials by evacuating and ventilating the area.

 

 

3. REACTIVITY DATA

 

            STABILITY: Stable under normal conditions. Decomposes under fire conditions.

            INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): Reactive with alkali and alkaline earth             metals             and powdered metals such as aluminum and zinc.  Avoid contact with oxidizers.

            HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:  ( ) will occur   (X) will not occur

            HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition may    

            produce hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen chloride, and carbonyl halide.

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PRODUCT NAME: HALOTRON I PRE-SAT BASE           

 

4. HEALTH HAZARD DATA

 

            GENERAL INFORMATION:

                            When using the material for prolonged periods in filling or servicing operations,                                     PERFORM THESE ACTIVITIES IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA.

              Fire extinguishers filled with this material should be used in enclosed areas with a

                 net room volume of at least  140 cubic feet per pound of Halotron I in the extinguisher.

 

            SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: 

                By inhalation: Exposure may cause central nervous system effects such as

                            dizziness, drowsiness, anesthesia, or unconsciousness.  Anesthetic effects may

                            occur at concentrations of 5000 ppm (v/v) or above.   At concentrations of 20,000 ppm

                 or higher, HCFC-123 may cause increased sensitivity of the heart to adrenaline which

                            might cause irregular heartbeats and possibly ventricular fibrillation or death. 

           

              To the Eyes:              Irritation and tearing may result from the cooling effect of HCFC-123

                             evaporation.   Due to the ability to of HCFC-123 to dissolve fats, contact

                             should be avoided.

               To the Skin:            Evaporative cooling can result in chilling sensations or frostbite effects.

                             Repeated exposure to the skin can result in dermatitis. Due to the ability

                             to of HCFC-123 to dissolve fats, contact should be avoided.

               By Ingestion: Not likely to occur in industrial use.  Highly volatile liquid.

                        LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN: ( ) YES        (X) NO

 

            TIME WEIGHTED EXPOSURE LIMITS (For persons regularly exposed to material)

                        Workplace Environmental Exposure Level, WEEL (AIHA)  (8 hrs.):             50 ppm (v/v),  based                      on the primary component (HCFC-123). 

           

            TOXIC PROPERTIES OF COMPONENTS: Acute toxicity is low.

              For 2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane (CAS # 306-83-2):

                        LC50 (4 hr.): 3.2%  (32,000 ppm), (Inhalation)

                        Oral Approximate Lethal Dose (ALD): 9 g/kg (body weight)

                        Cardiotoxic LOAEL (Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level): 2%

                        Cardiotoxic NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level):                         1%

                        Toxicological testing was performed on HCFC-123 by the Program for Alternative                               Fluorocarbon Testing (PAFT).  Data from acute toxicity studies in this program                                     demonstrated that HCFC-123 has very low toxicity by skin application or                                     inhalation.

                                                                               

              For the proprietary gas mixture:

                        The toxic effects of the proprietary gas mixture in the absence of extreme                                               temperature are primarily its ability to function as a simple asphyxiant (i.e.                                          displace oxygen).

 

OTHER TOXICITY INFORMATION:

Animal Studies: For 2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane (CAS #306-83-2):

            Long-term exposure in a two year study (6 hours/day, 5 days/week) at concentrations of  300, 1000 and 5000 ppm decreased body weight, serum cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose, and increased urinary fluoride concentrations in rats .  However, survival was significantly improved in all exposed groups compared to control animals.    Inhalation of 300, 1000 and 5000 ppm caused an increase in benign tumors of the liver, pancreas, and testis.  Tumors occurred late in life and none were assessed to be life threatening.  Tumor formation is thought to occur through non-genotoxic mechanisms associated with a peroxisome proliferating potential or with hormonal disturbances in older rats.

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PRODUCT NAME: HALOTRON I PRE-SAT BASE                                   

 

            Exposure to dogs, guinea pigs or monkeys at 1000 ppm or greater for 6 hrs./day, 7 days per week, for a total of 3 weeks induced slight or mild liver damage with altered enzyme levels.

 

            Rodent studies indicate HCFC-123 is easily absorbed via inhalation.  It distributes in all organs, more so in the liver.  About 90% of inhaled HCFC-123 is eliminated via the lungs unchanged.  The remaining amount in metabolized to trifluoroacetic acid and excreted in the urine.  Small amounts of trifluoroacetylated proteins were detected in rats.

 

            HCFC-123 did not affect reproductive performance in rats or harm the unborn animals in rats or rabbits at 5000 and 10,000 ppm.

 

            HCFC-123 was inactive in several test-tube genetic damage studies except the human lymphocyte chromosome aberration assay.  HCFC-123 is also inactive in live animal genetic damage studies.  Therefore, it is not considered genotoxic.

 

            RECOMMENDED FIRST AID FOR OVEREXPOSURE:

(Use breathing apparatus if rescuing in an area with high concentration)

 

Inhalation:       Remove person to area with fresh air.  Apply artificial respiration if

                        necessary.  Contact a physician.

Skin Contact:   Apply large amounts of water, contact a physician if irritation occurs.

Eye Contact:    Apply large amounts of water, contact a physician.

Ingestion:        Induction of vomiting may pose a hazard.  Contact a physician.

Note to Physician:  Do not administer adrenaline or similar drugs.

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5. PROTECTION INFORMATION

 

            Wear protective clothing when handling a leak.

                        Neoprene, PVC or PVA gloves should be worn when handling.

                        Protective eyeglasses and protective shoes should be worn when handling.

                        Respiratory protection is not normally needed, however, if handled in enclosed spaces

                        where applicable exposure limits will be exceeded, a Self Contained Breathing

                        Apparatus (SCBA) should be used.

                        When using the material for prolonged periods in filling or servicing operations,

                        PERFORM THESE ACTIVITIES IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA.

 

 

6. SPILL, LEAKAGE, DISPOSAL, AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

 

            In the event of a spill, allow for adequate ventilation, and do not re-enter an area

                          without an SCBA until adequate ventilation is accomplished.

              For spills that might result in overexposure, evacuate the area and use protective gear

               and SCBA’s.

              Avoid leakage into waterways because HCFC-123 is damaging to vegetation.

              Do not expose storage containers to fire, as uncontrolled pressure releases may result. 

              The HCFC-123 vapors are heavier than air, therefore use caution when releases occur in

               low lying areas where concentrated vapors may accumulate.

                        Recommended 1 Hr. Emergency Exposure Limit:   1000 ppm (v/v) on the same basis as        

                        above.

                        Recommended 1 Min. Emergency Exposure Limit:   2500 ppm (v/v) on the same basis as                        above.

 

WASTE DISPOSAL:            Observe all federal, state, and local regulations for products of this

                                    type when accomplishing disposal.

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PRODUCT NAME: HALOTRON I PRE-SAT BASE                                   

 

6. SPILL, LEAKAGE, DISPOSAL, AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS (cont.)

           

            SECTION 313 SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION: This product contains more than 93% by weight             2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane (CAS #306-83-2) which is subject to the reporting             requirements of section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know             Act of 1986 (40CFR372).

 

 

            HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (HMIS):

 

            RATINGS:                                                      HMIS HAZARD INDEX:

           

            HEALTH:                     1                                  MIMIMAL:       0            SEVERE:         4         

            FLAMMABILITY:            0                                  SLIGHT:           1

            REACTIVITY:                1                                  MODERATE:     2

            PERSONNEL PROTECTION: B                                  SERIOUS:       3

                                                                                               

            PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT DESIGNATIONS:

 

                A:                  SAFETY GLASSES

                B:                 SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES

                C:                 SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES, SYNTHETIC APRON

                D:                 FACE SHIELD, GLOVES, SYNTHETIC APRON

                E:                 SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES, DUST RESPIRATOR

                F:                 SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES, SYNTHETIC APRON, DUST RESPIRATOR

                G:                 SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES, VAPOR RESPIRATOR

                H:                 SPLASH GOGGLES, GLOVES, SYNTHETIC APRON, VAPOR RESPIRATOR

                I:                  SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES, COMBINATION DUST AND VAPOR

                                RESPIRATOR

                J:                  SPLASH GOGGLES, GLOVES, SYNTHETIC APRON COMBINATION, DUST                                     

                                AND VAPOR RESPIRATOR

                K:                 AIRLINE HOOD OR MASK, GLOVES, FULL PROTECTIVE SUIT, BOOTS

                X:                 SITUATIONS REQUIRING SPECIALIZED HANDLING

 

 

7. TRANSPORTATION

           

DOT SHIPPING NAME:                         Compressed Gases, N.O.S., (contains Tetrafluoromethane,  argon),

                        2.2, UN1956

DOT SHIPPING LABEL:                        Nonflammable Gas

IMCO CLASS:                         2.2

 

 

WARNING: Contains HCFC-123, a substance which harms the public health and environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere.

 

 

            The information and recommendations in this publication represent our current data and best opinion as to the proper use and handling of this material under normal conditions.  Any use of the described material which is not in conformance with this publication or which involves using the described material in combination with any other material or any other process is the responsibility of the user.