MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

SECTION 1:         MANUFACTURER                                                            PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

                                Great Lakes Chemical Corp.                                          FM-200

                                Information Telephone #    501-862-5141                     1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane

                                Emergency Telephone # 317-497-6100

 

SECTION 2:         PRODUCT INFORMATION:

 

                                WHMIS HAZARD CLASS AND DIVISION:                A

                                CAS #:                                                                                   431-89-0

                                CHEMICAL FAMILY:                                                        HALOGENATED ALKANE

                               

                                PRODUCT USE: Fire extinguishing, fire suppression, explosion suppression, and

                                Inerting agent.

 

This product is being commercially manufactured under a TSCA Section 5 consent

Order.  This significant new use rule (SNUR) for this chemical can be located in 40 CFR Part 721.8125.  For use as an ODC alternative, consult 40 CFR Part 82.170 for approved SNAP uses or contact Great Lakes Chemical Corporation.

SECTION 3:         HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS

COMPONENT

OSHA PEL

ACGIH TLV

Other limits Recommended

% optional

1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane

NE

NE

NE

>99

 

GLCC Product Code:                          109

 

SECTION 4:         PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

 

                BOILING POINT:                                                                               -16.4 °c (3° f)

                SPECIFIC GRAVITY (Water = 1)                                    1.46

                VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg)                                                          58.8 psia @ 70° F (21° C)

                MELTING POINT                                                                               -131° C (-204° F)

                VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1)                                                             6.04

                EVAPORATION RATE (butyl Acetate =1)                    Not Available

                SOLUBILITY IN WATER                                                 260 mg/L

                APPEARANCE AND ODOR                                                            colorless gas, odorless

 

SECTION 5:         FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

 

                FLASH POINT (Method Used)                                                          Non flammable gas

FLAMMABLE LIMITS

                LEL                                                                                                        Not Applicable

                UEL                                                                                                        Not Applicable

 

Extinguishing Media:

All conventional media are suitable

Special Fire Fighting Procedures:

Keep cylinders cool with a water spray applied from a safe distance.  Use a self-contained Breathing apparatus if containers rupture or release under fire conditions.  Do not allow Re-entry into areas where this material has been released without first ventilating to remove Products of combustion/decomposition.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:

Although containers of our product are provided with pressure and temperature relief

Devices, containers can rupture if exposed to localized hear.  Thermal decomposition will

generate toxic and corrosive gases.  See section 5 for details.

SECTION 6:         REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY: Stable

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None Known

INCOMPATABILITY (materials to avoid):   

Powdered metals (ex. Al, Mg, or Zn) and strong alkalis oxidizers or reducing agents are not compatible with this and most other halogenated organic compounds.

HAZARDOUS DEOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS:

Decomposition by elevated temperatures (fire conditions, glowing metal surfaces) may generate hazardous decomposition products common to other CFCs, HCFCs or HBFCs.  These can include hydrogen fluoride, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and others.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:

Will Not occur

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None

 

SECTION 7:         HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ROUTES OF ENTRY: 

                Inhalation?           Yes

                Skin?                     No

                Ingestion?             No

 

HEALTH HAZARDS (Acute and Chronic):

The human health hazards of this product are expected to be similar to other liquefied gases including N2, CO2, CFCs, HCFCs, and HBFCs.  Therefore, direct eye or skin contact with the liquid or cold gas can cause chilling or possible frostbite of exposed tissues. Inhalation of high concentrations can be harmful or fatal due to oxygen deprivations and/or heart irregularities (arrhythmias).  Misuse of the product by deliberately inhaling high concentrations of this gas could cause death without warning.  Persons with pre-existing cardiac or central nervous system disorders may be more susceptible to effects of an overexposure.  The use of epinephrine or similar compounds can increase susceptibility to heart irregularities caused by excessive exposure to these types of compounds.

Animal studies have found that rat 4 hour LC50 to be >788,696 ppm, the highest level tested.  A cardiac sensitization study in dogs found the NOEL, NOAEL, and LOAEL to be 7.0%, 9.0%, and 10.5% (vol. Gas/vol. Air) respectively.  A 90 day inhalation study did not find any exposure related effects at 105,000 ppm (10.5% vol./vol.), the highest level tested.  Inhalations studies looking for developmental effects on pregnant rabbits and rats or their offspring did not show any exposure related effects at the highest concentration tested (105,000 ppm).

CARCINOGENICITY:

NTP?     No

IARC Monographs?            No

OSHA Regulated?              No

 

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:

Symptoms similar to oxygen deprivation (headache, nausea, dizziness, or loss of consciousness) may result from overexposure by inhalation.  Heart irregularities such as irregular pulse or heart palpitations may indicate cardiac sensitivity.  Cold, white or discolored skin in sever cases blistering, can be a sign of frostbite caused by cold liquids or gases.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:

Persons with pre-existing cardiac or central nervous system disorders may be more susceptible to effects of an overexposure. The use of epinephrine or similar compounds can increase susceptibility to heart irregularities caused by excessive exposure to these types of compounds.

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air; in not breathing, give artificial respiration.  If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.  Get Medical Attention.

Skin:  Flush with water; if frostbit occurs, Get Medical Attention.

Eyes:  Flush with water.  Get Medical Attention.

 

SECTION 8:         PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE:

 

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:

Evacuate the area and ventilate.  Do not enter areas where high concentrations may exist (especially confined or poorly ventilated areas) without appropriate protective equipment including a self-contained breathing apparatus.

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:

Non-contaminated product is reclaimable. Contact Great Lakes Chemical Corporation for information.  Otherwise, dispose of waste in an approved chemical incinerator equipped with a scrubber as allowed by current Local State/Providence, Federal/Canadian laws and regulations.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING:

Use the same type or precautions as would be used in handling any cryogenic gas.  Protect container from damage. Handle in well ventilated areas.  When this material is used in fire fighting agent in fixed or portable extinguishing systems, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for operation, inspection, maintenance and repair of the system.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS:

DOT:      PROPER SHIPPING NAME:                                            Compressed gases, N.O.S.

                                                                                                                (Halogenated alkane)

                HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:                                          2.2

                PACKING GROUP:                                                            Not Applicable

                INDENT. NUMBER:                                                            UN1956

 

                LABEL:                                                                 Nonflammable gas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SECTION 9:         CONTROL MEASURES:

 

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:

Wear a NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus in emergency situations.

VENTILATION:

Local Exhaust – Use to minimize exposure to gas.

Mechanical – Use for general area control.

Special – None

Other – None

PROTECTIVE GLOVES:

Use lined neoprene gloves if handling liquid.

EYE PROTECTION:

Chemical splash goggles when handling liquid

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

None

WORK HYGIENE PRACTICES:

Ensure piping is empty before doing maintenance work.

Information on this form is furnished solely for the purpose of compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, 29CFR 1910.1200 and The Canadian Environmental Protection Act, Canada Gazette Part II, Vol. 122, NO. 2 and shall not be used for any other purposes.