MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

MANUFACTURER:

 

Halotron, Incorporated

3770 Howard Hughes Parkway #300

Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

 

A.      10622 West, 6400 North

B.      Cedar City, Utah 84720

Telephone:            702-735-2200

Emergency #:       435-865-5000

 

Product name

CAS #

Product type:

Halotron I

Pre-SAT Base

N/A

Mixture of 2,2 dichloro 1,1,1-trifluoroethane (HCFC-123 or R-123) and a Proprietary Gas Mixture

 

SECTION 1:         PHYSICAL DATA

 

BOILING POINT:                                                               None

GAS DENSITY:                                                                   Approx. 3.17 Kg/m3 (D.198 lb./ft3)

LIQUID DENSITY:                                                              1.48 Kg/l (92.3 lb./ft3)

RELATIVE DENSITY:                                                        (AIR = 1) 2.45

MOLECULAR WEIGHT:                                   Approx. 150.68

PHYSICAL STATE:                                                           Pressurized Liquid

APPEARANCE AND ODOR:                                           Colorless gas with slight ether-like odor

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

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

 

SECTION 2:         FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

 

FLASH POINT:                                                                   None

FLAMMABILITY LIMITS:                                               None

AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE:                 Not Determined

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:                                                Non-Flammable

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Hazardous by-products can be formed in presence of fire, specifically hydrogen halides, which can cause lung damage.

SECTION 3:         REACTIVITY DATA

 

UNSTABLE                                                                          (  )

STABLE                                                                                (x)

CONDITIONS TO AVOID:                                              None

INCOMPATABILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): Reactive with alkali and alkaline earth metals and powdered metals such as aluminum and zinc.

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

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BY PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition may produce hydrogen fluoride and hydrogen chloride.

 

 

 

 

SECTION 4:         HEALTH HAZARD DATA

 

TIME WEIGHTED EXPOSURE LIMITS:       The recommended allowable exposure limit

(8 hours) is 50 ppm (v/v) based on established recommendations made by one manufacturer of the primary component of the blend (HCFC-123).  The recommended emergency exposure limit for (1-hour) is 1000 ppm (v/v) and for (1 minute) is 2500 ppm (v/v); both made on the same basis as above.  It can cause anesthetic effects at concentrations above 5000 ppm (v/v).  High concentrations can cause asphyxiation.  USE IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS.

SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:         If by inhalation, high concentrations will, by displacing oxygen in the air, result in headache, nausea, sensation in the tongue, increased rate of breathing, and choking.  If by exposure to eyes, tears can result.  If by repeated exposure to skin, dermatitis can result.

C.      TOXIC PROPERTIES OF COMPONENTS: Acure toxicity is low.

D.      For 2,2 dichloro – 1, 1,1-trifluoroethane (CAS# 308-83-2):

E.       LC 50 (4 hr): 3.2% (32,000 ppm)

F.       ALD:  (sg/kg (body weight, dermal)

G.      Cardiotoxic LOAEL (lowest observed adverse effect level): 2 %

H.      Cardiotoxic NOAEL (lowest observed adverse effect level): 1%

HCFC-123 has been studied for toxicity values by the program for alternative fluorocarbon testing (PAFT).  Data from acute toxicity studies in this program demonstrate that HCFC-123 has very low toxicity by skin application or inhalation.  Chronic toxicity effects are continuing to be studied by PAFT.

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).

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.

                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.

 

LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN:        NO

 

No toxic effects at low concentration, but due to the ability of R-123 to dissolve fats, any contact with skin and eyes should be avoided.

 

SECTION 5:         PROTECTION INFORMATION

I.         Wear protective clothing when handling a leak.

J.       Neoprene or PVA gloves should be worn when handling a leak.

K.      Protective eyeglasses and protective shoes should be worn when handling a leak.

 

SECTION 6:         SPILL, LEAKAGE, DISPOSAL, AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:

For large spills, the evaporation rate is slow.  Avoid leakage into waterways because R-123 is damaging to vegetation.

WASTE DISPOSAL:         Observe all federal, state, and local regulations for products of this type when accomplishing disposal.

SECTION 313 SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION: This product contains more than 93% by weight 2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane (CAS # 360-83-2) which is subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-TO-Know Act of 1986 (40CFR372).

SECTION 7:         HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (HMIS)

 

RATINGS:                                                                                                            HMIS HAZARD INDEX:

 

HEALTH:                                              2                                                              MINIMAL:            0

FLAMMABILITY:                               0                                                              SLIGHT:               1

REACTIVITY:                                      1                                                              MODERATE:       2

PERSONAL PROTECTION:            B                                                             SERIOUS:             3

                                                                                                                                SEVERE:               4

 

L.       PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT DESIGNATIONS:

M.     SAFETY GLASSES

N.      SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES

O.      SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES, SYNTHETIC APRON

P.       FACE SHIELD, GLOVES, SYNTHETIC APRON

Q.      SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES, DUST RESPIRATOR

R.      SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES, SYNTHETIC APRON, DUST RESPIRATOR

S.       SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES, VAPOR RESPIRATOR

T.       SPLASH GOGGLES, GLOVES, SYNTHETIC APRON, VAPOR RESPIRATOR

U.       SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES, COMB. DUST AND VAPOR RESPIRATOR

V.      SPLASH GOGGLES, GLOVES, SYNTHETIC APRON, COMB. DUST AND VAPOR RESPIRATOR.

W.    AIRLINE HOOD OR MASK, GLOVES, FULL PROTECTIVE SUIT, BOOTS

X.      SITUATIONS REQUIRING SPECIAL HANDLING

 

SECTION 8:         TRANSPORTATION:

 

DOT SHIPPING CLASS:  UN 1956 (contains 2,2-dichloro-1, 1,1-trifluoroethane, argon)

DOT SHIPPING LABEL:  Nonflammable gas

IMCO CLASS:                                    2.2

 

WARNING:          Contains HCFC-123, a substance that 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.