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Ethane,1,1-dichloro-1,2,2,2-tetrafluoro-

Material Safety Data Sheet

1. Product and Company Identification

: 1,1-Dichlorotetrafluoroethane
Product name

Chemical formula : C2Cl2F4

Synonyms : None

Company : Specialty Gases of America, Inc
6055 Brent Dr.
Toledo, OH 43611

Telephone : 419-729-7732

Emergency : 800-424-9300

2. Composition/Information on Ingredients

Components CAS Number % Volume
1,1-Dichlorotetrafluoroethane 374-07-2 99+%

3. Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview
Nonflammable liquid and gas under pressure.
Can cause rapid suffocation.
May cause frostbite.

Potential Health Effects
Inhalation : Mixture can act as a simple asphyxiant by displacing air necessary for life.
Pressure drop through valves and piping may cause extreme cold and frostbite
on contact.
Eye contact : Not identified as primary route of entry.
Skin contact : Liquid can cause frostbite.
Ingestion : Not identified as primary route of entry.
Chronic Health : None known.
Hazard

4. First Aid Measures

General advice : None.
Eye contact : Immediately flush eyes, including under the eyelids, gently but thoroughly with
plenty of running water for at least 15 minutes.
Skin contact : If frostbite occurs, flush affected area with lukewarm water.
Ingestion : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Contact physician
immediately.
Inhalation : Immediately remove victim to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If
breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration.

Specialty Gases Of America, Inc. 1,1-Dichlorotetrafluoroethane
Revision Date: 10/29/06 5. Fire-Fighting Measures

Suitable : Use what is appropriate for surrounding fire.
extinguishing media
Specific hazards : Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Special protective : Wear self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. Keep fire
equipment for fire- exposed cylinders cool with water spray. If possible, stop the product flow.
fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions : None.
Environmental : None.
precautions
Methods for cleaning : Evacuate and ventilate area. Remove leaking cylinder to exhaust hood or safe
up outdoor area. Shut off source if possible and remove source of heat.
Additional advice : None.

7. Handling and Storage

Handling
Secure cylinder when using to protect from falling. Use suitable hand truck to move cylinders.

Storage
Store in well ventilated areas. Keep valve protection cap on cylinders when not in use.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Engineering measures
Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation.

Personal protective equipment
Respiratory : Use a self-contained breathing apparatus in case of emergency or non-routine
protection use.
Hand protection : Protective gloves to prevent contact with cold equipment.
Eye protection : Safety glasses. A safety shower and eyewash station should be readily
available.
Skin and body : Protective clothing and safety shoes when handling cylinders.
protection
Remarks : None.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Form : Liquefied gas.
Color : Colorless.
Odor : Slight ethereal odor.
Vapor pressure : @ 25 deg. C: 16 psig
Vapor density : 5.9 (Air = 1)
Boiling point (C) : 3C
Water solubility : @ 20 deg. C: Insoluble
Specific gravity : Not available.
Evaporation rate : Not available.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Specialty Gases Of America, Inc. 1,1-Dichlorotetrafluoroethane
Revision Date: 10/29/06 Stability : Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to avoid : Storage in poorly ventilated areas. Storage near a heat source.
Materials to avoid : Alkali or alkaline earth metals.
Hazardous : Hydrochloric acid and hydrofluoric acid, possibly carbonyl halides.
decomposition
products

11. Toxicological Information

Acute Health Hazard
Ingestion : Not available.
Inhalation : Not available.
Skin : Not available.

12. Ecological Information

No adverse ecological effects are expected.

13. Disposal Considerations

Waste from residues : Dispose of non-refillable cylinders in accordance with federal, state and local
/ unused products regulations. Allow gas to vent slowly to atmosphere in an unconfined area or
exhaust hood. If the cylinders are refillable type, return cylinders to supplier with
any valve outlet plugs or caps secured and valve protection caps in place.
Contaminated : Return cylinder to supplier.
packaging

14. Transport Information

DOT (US only)
Proper shipping : Dichlorotetrafluoroethane
name
Class : 2.2
UN/ID No. : UN1958
Labeling : Non-flammable Gas

Further information
Cylinders should be transported in a secure upright position in a well ventilated truck.

15. Regulatory Information

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Hazard Class(es)
Material is not listed in appendix A of 29 CFR 1910.119 as highly hazardous chemical.

TCSA
Material is listed in TSCA inventory.

SARA
The threshold planning quantity for material is 10000 lbs.

Number in Annex 1 of DIR 67/548
Not listed in annex 1.

Specialty Gases Of America, Inc. 1,1-Dichlorotetrafluoroethane
Revision Date: 10/29/06 16. Other Information

Prepared by : Specialty Gases of America, Inc.
For additional information, please visit our website at www.americangasgroup.com.

Specialty Gases Of America, Inc. 1,1-Dichlorotetrafluoroethane
Revision Date: 10/29/06
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