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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
This product is an odorless, colorless gas which
can cause asphyxiation. Though the mixture is
not flammable, if the product's cylinders are
exposed to high temperatures, they may rupture
violently and cause a high-pressure release of
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SYMPTOMS OF OVER-EXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE:
The most significant route of exposure for this
product is inhalation. |
INHALATION: Although unlikely to occur
during use of a single fire extinguishing unit,
exposure to high concentrations of this gas may
cause an oxygen deficient environment.
Individuals breathing such an atmosphere may
experience dizziness, drowsiness,
unconsciousness, and death, under some
circumstances. At concentrations above 2
percent, exposure to Halon 1211 can produce
dizziness, impaired coordination, an cardiac
effects.
CONTACT WITH SKIN or EYES: Contact with
liquid or rapidly expanding gases may cause
burns or frostbite.
HEALTH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE:
An Explanation in Lay Terms.
This product poses low, acute health risks.
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HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION
SYSTEM
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
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EYES |
RESPIRATORY |
HANDS |
BODY |
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See
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For routine industrial
applications
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ACUTE: This
extinguishing material presents only a slight
risk of causing acute health effects. If such
effects occur, they will be in the form of mild
irritation of the skin, nose, or throat and
moderate irritation of the eyes. If ingested,
this product may cause an upset stomach.
CHRONIC: This product is
not known to cause any chronic illnesses or
diseases.
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PART II What
should I do if a hazardous situation occurs?
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4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
This product is a gas; therefore,
exposure via ingestion, skin contact, or eye
contact would be unlikely. Should exposure vie
inhalation occur, remove victims to fresh air,
as quickly as possible. Trained personnel should
administer supplemental oxygen and/or
cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, if necessary.
Only trained personnel should administer
supplemental oxygen.
In case of frostbite, place the
frostbitten part in warm water. If warm water is
not available, or impractical to use, wrap the
affected parts gently in blankets.
If exposure causes obvious distress,
victim(s) and rescuers must be taken for medical
attention. Take copy of label and MSDS to
physician or health professional, with victim.
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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT, Degree C (method):
Not applicable.
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE, Degree C:
Not applicable.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS (in air by volume, %):
Lower (LEL): Not applicable.
Upper (UEL): Not applicable.
NFPA RANKING - HEALTH=2, FLAMMABILITY=0,
REACTIVITY=0, OTHER=0
FIRE EXTINGUISHING MATERIALS:
None. This product is a fire extinguishing
agent.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: When
involved in a fire, cylinders may rupture
violently, causing a high pressure release of
gases. When Halon 1211 is discharged onto a
fire, it decomposes and releases halogen
compounds (i.e. chlorides, bromides, fluorides),
which are irritating to the human respiratory
system.
Explosion Sensitivity to Mechanical
Impact: Not sensitive.
Explosion Sensitivity to Static
Discharge: Not sensitive.
SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Keep
unused cylinders cool using a water spray.
Structural fire fighters must wear
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and full
protective equipment.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SPILL AND LEAK RESPONSE:
Uncontrolled releases should be responded to by
trained personnel using pre-planned procedures.
Proper protective equipment should be used. In
case of a release, clear the affected area,
protect people, and respond with trained
personnel. For uncontrolled releases, respond
wearing Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.
Monitor the surrounding area for oxygen content.
The atmosphere must have at least 19.5 percent
oxygen before personnel can be allowed in the
area without Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.
Ventilate the affected area.
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PART III How
can I prevent hazardous situations from
occurring?
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7. HANDLING and STORAGE
WORK PRACTICES AND HYGIENE PRACTICES:
Avoid getting chemicals ON YOU or IN YOU. Wash
hands after handling chemicals. Do not eat,
drink, or smoke while handling chemicals. Be
aware of any signs of dizziness or fatigue;
exposures to fatal concentrations of this
product could occur without any significant
warning symptoms.
STORAGE AND HANDLING PRACTICES: All
employees who handle this material should be
trained to handle it safely. Keep cylinders in
dry, well-ventilated areas which are away from
sources of heat. Keep cylinders secure.
PROTECTIVE PRACTICES DURING MAINTENANCE OF
CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT: Follow practices
indicated in Section 6 (Accidental Release
Measures). Make certain application equipment is
locked and tagged-out safely. Always use this
product in areas where adequate ventilation is
provided. Decontaminate equipment using soapy
water before maintenance begins. Collect all
rinsates and dispose of according to applicable
Federal, State, or local procedures.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS - PERSONAL
PROTECTION
VENTILATION AND ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Use with adequate ventilation. Use a mechanical
fan or vent area to outside.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use supplied air
respiratory protection if oxygen levels are
19.5%.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses.
HAND PROTECTION: None normally required.
BODY PROTECTION: Use body protection
appropriate for task.
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9. PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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VAPOR DENSITY: 5.7 |
EVAPORATION RATE (n-BuAc=1):
Not available. |
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SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.83 |
MELTING POINT or RANGE:
Not available. |
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SOLUBILITY IN WATER:
Insoluble. |
BOILING POINT: -3
degrees C/26 degrees F. |
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VAPOR PRESSURE: 778 mm
Hq @ 15.6 Degrees C / 60 degrees F. |
pH (10% solution): Not
applicable. |
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APPEARANCE AND COLOR:
This product is a colorless liquid
when under pressure. At room
temperature, this product vaporizes
rapidly. |
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HOW TO DETECT THIS
SUBSTANCE (warning properties):
The colorless liquid and associated
gas has a faint, sweet odor. |
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10. STABILITY and REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: When Halon 1211
is discharged into a fire, it decomposes above
900 degrees F, releasing bromide ions (the
extinguishing agent). Halogen compounds, such as
halogen acids, are also formed. These
by-products although harmful if inhaled, are
easily detected. Only a few PPM creates an
unpleasant, acrid odor which serves as a warning
to the user. After the extinguisher is
discharged, the area should be vacated until
ventilation clears the area.
MATERIALS WITH WHICH SUBSTANCE IS
INCOMPATIBLE: Active metals, such as
powdered alumina and magnesium.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Incompatible
materials.
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PART IV Is
there any other useful information about this
material?
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICITY DATA: The following data
is available for components of this product
greater than 1 percent by weight in
concentration.
Bromochlorodifluoromethane:
This gas is a simple asphyxiant.
LcLo (inhalation - rat) = 320,000
ppm/15 minutes
Mutation in Microorganism test: 100,000 ppm
Microsomal Mutagenicity Test: 50,000 ppm
SUSPECTED CANCER AGENT: This
product's ingredients are not found on the
following lists: FEDERAL OSHA Z LIST, NTP,
CAL/OSHA, or IARC.
IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT: This product may
cause mild skin and moderate eye irritancy upon
contact with liquid or rapidly expanding gases.
SENSITIZATION TO THE PRODUCT: This
product is not known to cause sensitization.
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REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY INFORMATION:
Listed below is information concerning the
effects of this product and its components on
the human reproductive system.
Mutagenicity: This product is not
known to cause mutagenic effects.
Teratogenicity: This product is not
known to cause teratogenic effects.
Reproductive Toxicity: This product is
not known to cause reproductive toxicity
effects.
A mutagen is a chemical which
causes permanent changes to genetic material
(DNA) such that the changes will propagate
through generational lines. A teratogen
is a chemical which causes damage to a
developing fetus, but the damage does not
propagate across generational lines. A
reproductive toxin is any substance which
interferes in any way with the reproductive
process.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY
EXPOSURE: Contact with this product may
aggravate pre-existing respiratory conditions.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO PHYSICIANS:
Treat patient symptoms. Administer oxygen, as
necessary.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL STABILITY:
Halogenated hydrocarbons are persistent and
contribute to depletion of ozone in the upper
atmosphere. All systems should be designed to
prevent accidental environmental
contamination.
EFFECT OF MATERIAL ON PLANTS or ANIMALS:
None currently known.
EFFECT OF CHEMICAL ON AQUATIC LIFE: Not
expected to harm aquatic life.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
PREPARING WASTES FOR DISPOSAL:
Waste disposal must be in accordance with
appropriate Federal, State, and local
regulations. This product, if unaltered by use,
may be disposed of by treatment at a permitted
facility or as advised by your local hazardous
waste regulatory authority. Residue from fires
extinguished with this material may be
hazardous.
EPA WASTE NUMBER: Not applicable.
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14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
THIS MATERIAL IS HAZARDOUS AS DEFINED
BY 49 CFR 172.101 BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION.
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PROPER SHIPPING NAME: |
Fire extinguishers (Bromochlorodifluoromethane.. |
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HAZARD CLASS NUMBER and
DESCRIPTION:
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2.2 (Non-flammable gas) |
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UN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: |
UN 1044. |
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PACKING GROUP: |
Not applicable. |
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DOT LABEL(S) REQUIRED: |
Not applicable (See note
below). |
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE
NUMBER: |
Not applicable. |
Note: Fire extinguishers fall under the
exception category for labeling under 49 CFR
173.309. The "Non-Flammable Gas" label would not
be added, except if the cylinder is offered for
shipment by air.
MARINE POLLUTANT: Not
applicable.
THIS MATERIAL IS HAZARDOUS AS DEFINED
BY TRANSPORT CANADA "TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS
GOODS" REGULATIONS. See above information. |
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:
Bromochlorodifluoromethane is subject to the
reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title
III of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act. Bromochlordifluoromethane
is not subject to the reporting requirements of
Sections 302 and 304 of Title III of the
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act.
SARA Threshold Planning Quantity: Not
applicable.
TSCA INVENTORY STATUS:
Bromochlorodifluoromethane is listed on the TSCA
Inventory.
CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ): Not
applicable.
OTHER FEDERAL REGULATIONS: 40 CFR 82,
Protection of Stratospheric Ozone.
STATE REGULATORY INFORMATION: Chemicals
in this product are covered under specific State
regulations, as denoted below:
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Alaska -
Designated Toxic and Hazardous
Substances: None.
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Massachusetts
- Substance List: None.
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Pennsylvania -
Hazardous Substance List: None.
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California -
Permissible Exposure Limits for
Chemical Contaminants: None. |
Minnesota -
List of Hazardous Substances: None.
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Rhode Island -
Hazardous Substance List: None.
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Florida -
Substance List: None.
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Missouri -
Employer Information/Toxic Substance
List: None.
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Texas -
Hazardous Substance List: None.
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Illinois -
Toxic Substance List: None.
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New Jersey -
Right to Know Hazardous Substance
List: None.
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West Virginia
- Hazardous Substance List: None.
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Kansas -
Section 302/313 List: None.
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North Dakota -
List of Hazardous Chemicals,
Reportable Quantities: None.
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Wisconsin -
Toxic and Hazardous Substances:
None.
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:
Bromochlorodifluoromethane is not listed on the
California Proposition 65 lists.
LABELING (Precautionary Statements):
WARNING! Liquefied gas under pressure. May cause
frostbite burns. Use only in well-ventilated
area. Vapors are heavier than air. Environmental
Hazards: This product contains a halocarbon
known to contribute to atmospheric ozone
depletion. Use only in a closed system which is
designed to handle the cylinder pressure.
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WARNING: Contains
Bromochlorodifluoromethane, a
substance which harms public health
and the environment by destroying
the ozone in the upper atmosphere. |
TARGET ORGANS: Respiratory
system, skin, eyes.
WHMIS SYMBOLS:
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
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PREPARED BY: |
CHEMICAL SAFETY ASSOCIATES,
Inc.
9163 Chesapeake Drive, San Diego,
CA 92123-1002
619/565-0302
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The information
contained herein is based on data
considered accurate. However, no
warranty is expressed or implied
regarding the accuracy of these data or
the results to be obtained from the use
thereof. AMEREX Corporation assumes no
responsibility for injury to the vendee
or third persons proximately caused by
the material if reasonable safety
procedures are not adhered to as
stipulated in the data sheet.
Additionally, AMEREX Corporation assumes
no responsibility for injury to vendee
or third persons proximately caused by
abnormal use of the material even if
reasonable safety procedures are
followed. Furthermore, vendee assumes
the risk in his use of the material. |
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DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
A large number of abbreviations and
acronyms appear on an MSDS. Some of these which
are commonly used include the following:
CAS #:
This is the Chemical Abstract
Service Number which uniquely
identifies each constituent. It is
used for computer- related
searching.
EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR:
ACGIH - American
Conference of Governmental
Industrial Hygienists, a
professional association which
establishes exposure limits.
TLV - Threshold Limit Value
- an airborne concentration of a
substance which represents
conditions under which it is
generally believed that nearly all
workers may be repeatedly exposed
without adverse effect. The duration
must be considered, including the
8-hour Time Weighted Average
(TWA), the 15-minute
Short Term Exposure Limit,
and the instantaneous Ceiling Level.
Skin adsorption effects must also be
considered.
OSHA - U.S.
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration.
PEL - Permissible Exposure
Limit - this exposure value
means exactly the same as a TLV,
except that it is enforceable by
OSHA. The IDLH -
Immediately Dangerous to Life and
Health level represents a
concentration from which one can
escape within 30-minutes without
suffering escape-preventing or
permanent injury. The DFG -
MAK is the Republic of
Germany's Maximum Exposure Level,
similar to the U.S. PEL.
NIOSH is the National
Institute of Occupational Safety and
Health, which is the research arm of
the U.S. Occupational
Safety and
Health Administration
(OSHA). NIOSH issues exposure
guidelines called Recommended
Exposure Levels
(RELs). When no
exposure guidelines are established,
an entry of NE is
made for reference.
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS IN AIR:
Much of the information related to
fire and explosion is derived from
the National
Fire Protection
Association (NFPA).
LEL - the lowest percent of
vapor in air, by volume, that will
explode or ignite in the presence of
an ignition source. UEL - the
highest percent of vapor in air, by
volume, that will explode or ignite
in the presence of an ignition
source. |
TOXICOLOGICAL
INFORMATION:
Possible health
hazards as derived from human data,
animal studies, or from the results
of studies with similar compounds
are presented. Definitions of some
terms used in this section are: LD50
- Lethal Dose (solids & liquids)
which kills 50% of the exposed
animals; LC50 - Lethal Concentration
(gases) which kills 50% of the
exposed animals; ppm concentration
expressed in parts of material per
million parts of air or water;
mg/m3 concentration
expressed in weight of substance per
volume of air; mg/kg
quantity of material, by weight,
administered to a test subject,
based on their body weight in kg.
Data from several sources are used
to evaluate the cancer-causing
potential of the material. The
sources are: IARC -
the International Agency
for Research on Cancer;
NTP - the National
Toxicology Program,
RTECS - the Registry
of Toxic Effects of
Chemical Substances,
OSHA and
CAL/OSHA. IARC and NTP rate
chemicals on a scale of decreasing
potential to cause human cancer with
rankings from 1 to 4. Subrankings
(2A, 2B, etc.) are also used. Other
measures of toxicity include
TDLo, the lowest dose to
cause a symptom; TDo,
LDLo, and
LDo, the lowest dose to
cause death.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
This section explains the impact of
various laws and regulations on the
material. EPA is
the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency. WHMIS is
the Canadian Workplace Hazard
information System. DOT
and CTC are the
U.S. Department of Transportation
and the Canadian Transportation
Commission, respectively. These are:
Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization
Act (SARA);
the Toxic Substance
Control Act (TSCA);
Marine Pollutant status according to
the DOT; California's Safe Drinking
Water Act (Proposition 65);
the Comprehensive
Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability
Act (CERCLA
or Superfund); and
various state regulations. This
section also includes information on
the precautionary warnings which
appear on the materials package
label. |
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FIRE
EXTINGUISHER
Cautions and Warnings |
Fire
extinguishers are designed and produced for the
specific purpose of providing a safe and
efficient safety tool to be used only in the
fighting of fires. Improper or careless use may
cause severe bodily injury and/or property
damage.
Contents are under pressure which is necessary
to deliver the contained extinguishing agent to
the fire source. Please take note of the
following safety information:
- Contents are under pressure. Do not
puncture, incinerate, or discharge into
another person's face.
- Do
not store at high temperatures above 120
degrees F or 49 degrees C.
- Keep away from small children.
- Do
not use if the extinguisher appears to be
damaged or corroded.
- Avoid inhaling the extinguishing agent.
Avoid inhaling smoke and fumes - all fires
release toxic substances that are harmful.
DO NOT remain in a closed area after use;
evacuate the area immediately and ventilate
thoroughly before re-entering.
- Although extinguishing agents are non-toxic
when used properly, contact with them may
cause irritation to eyes, nose, throat, and
other allergic symptoms.
Refer
to specific extinguishing agent material safety
data sheet for additional information.
AVOID INHALING SMOKE AND
FUMES; ALL FIRES
RELEASE TOXIC SUBSTANCES THAT ARE
HARMFUL.
DO NOT REMAIN IN CLOSED AREA AFTER
USE.
VENTILATE CLOSED AREAS BEFORE
RETURNING. |
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