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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC. Emergency Contact:
150 Allen Road Suite 302 CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920 Calls Originating Outside the US:
Information: 1-800-416-2505 703-527-3887 (Collect Calls Accepted)

SUBSTANCE: VINYL FLUORIDE

TRADE NAMES/SYNONYMS:
MTG MSDS 98; FLUOROETHYLENE; MONOFLUOROETHYLENE; FLUOROETHENE; VINYL
FLUORIDE, INHIBITED; STCC 4905793; UN 1860; MAT24980; RTECS YZ7351000

CHEMICAL FAMILY: halogenated, aliphatic

CREATION DATE: Jan 24 1989
REVISION DATE: Jun 14 2007

2. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

COMPONENT: VINYL FLUORIDE
CAS NUMBER: 75-02-5
PERCENTAGE: 100.0

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

NFPA RATINGS (SCALE 0-4): HEALTH=2 FIRE=4 REACTIVITY=2

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
COLOR: colorless
PHYSICAL FORM: gas
ODOR: faint odor, sweet odor
MAJOR HEALTH HAZARDS: respiratory tract irritation, skin irritation, eye irritation, suspect cancer
hazard (in animals)
PHYSICAL HAZARDS: Flammable gas. May cause flash fire. May polymerize. Containers may rupture or
explode.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
INHALATION:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation, difficulty breathing, headache, dizziness, blurred vision
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information on significant adverse effects
SKIN CONTACT:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term exposure
EYE CONTACT:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation, blurred vision
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information is available
INGESTION:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: ingestion of a gas is unlikely
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information is available

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not
breathing. If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel. Get immediate
medical attention.

SKIN CONTACT: If frostbite or freezing occur, immediately flush with plenty of lukewarm water (105-
115 F; 41-46 C). DO NOT USE HOT WATER. If warm water is not available, gently wrap affected parts in
blankets. Get immediate medical attention.

EYE CONTACT: Wash eyes immediately with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting upper and
lower lids, until no evidence of chemical remains. Get medical attention immediately.

INGESTION: If a large amount is swallowed, get medical attention.

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: For inhalation, consider oxygen.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Severe fire hazard. Severe explosion hazard. Gas/air mixtures are
explosive. The gas is heavier than air. Vapors or gases may ignite at distant ignition sources and flash back.
Electrostatic discharges may be generated by flow or agitation resulting in ignition or explosion. Containers
may rupture or explode if exposed to heat.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: carbon dioxide, regular dry chemical

Large fires: Use regular foam or flood with fine water spray.

FIRE FIGHTING: Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. For fires in cargo or storage
area: Cool containers with water from unmanned hose holder or monitor nozzles until well after fire is out. If
this is impossible then take the following precautions: Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area
and deny entry. Let the fire burn. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety device
or any discoloration of tanks due to fire. For tank, rail car or tank truck: Stop leak if possible without
personal risk. Let burn unless leak can be stopped immediately. For smaller tanks or cylinders, extinguish
and isolate from other flammables. Evacuation radius: 800 meters (1/2 mile). Stop flow of gas.

FLASH POINT: flammable
LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT: 2.6%
UPPER FLAMMABLE LIMIT: 21.7%
AUTOIGNITION: 860 F (460 C)

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

WATER RELEASE:
Subject to California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65). Keep out of
water supplies and sewers.

OCCUPATIONAL RELEASE:
Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Stop leak if possible without personal risk. Reduce
vapors with water spray. Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Remove
sources of ignition. Ventilate closed spaces before entering.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

STORAGE: Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Subject to storage
regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.101.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION

EXPOSURE LIMITS:
VINYL FLUORIDE:
1 ppm ACGIH TWA
1 ppm NIOSH recommended TWA 10 hour(s)
5 ppm NIOSH recommended ceiling

VENTILATION: Provide local exhaust ventilation system. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure
limits.

EYE PROTECTION: Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield. Provide an emergency eye
wash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area.

CLOTHING: Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing.

GLOVES: Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
RESPIRATOR: The following respirators and maximum use concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or
OSHA.
10 ppm
Any air-purifying half-mask respirator equipped with organic vapor cartridge(s).
Any supplied-air respirator.
25 ppm
Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode.
Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s).
50 ppm
Any air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and an organic vapor canister.
Any air-purifying full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front-mounted or back-mounted
organic vapor canister.
Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s).
Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece.
Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece.
200 ppm
Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-
pressure mode.
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions -
Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or
other positive-pressure mode.
Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-
pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained breathing apparatus operated in pressure-
demand or other positive-pressure mode.
Escape -
Any air-purifying full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front-mounted or back-mounted
organic vapor canister.
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE: gas
COLOR: colorless
ODOR: faint odor, sweet odor
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 46.0
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C-H2-C-H-F
BOILING POINT: -98 F (-72 C)
FREEZING POINT: -258 F (-161 C)
VAPOR PRESSURE: 19119 mmHg @ 21.1 C
VAPOR DENSITY (air=1): 1.6
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water=1): 0.7 @ 0 C
WATER SOLUBILITY: slightly soluble
PH: Not applicable
VOLATILITY: Not applicable
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not available
EVAPORATION RATE: Not applicable
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION: Not applicable
SOLVENT SOLUBILITY:
Soluble: alcohol, ether, acetone

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

REACTIVITY: Polymerizes with evolution of heat. Avoid contact with heat, air, light or moisture and
monitor inhibitor content.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Containers may
rupture or explode if exposed to heat.

INCOMPATIBILITIES: oxidizing materials

POLYMERIZATION: Polymerizes with evolution of heat. Monitor inhibitor content.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

VINYL FLUORIDE:
TOXICITY DATA: 1600000 mg/m3/4 hour(s) inhalation-rat LC50
CARCINOGEN STATUS: NTP: Anticipated Human Carcinogen; IARC: Human Inadequate Evidence,
Animal Sufficient Evidence, Group 2A; ACGIH: A2 -Suspected Human Carcinogen
LOCAL EFFECTS:
Irritant: inhalation, skin, eye
ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL:
Relatively Non-toxic: inhalation
TUMORIGENIC DATA: Available.
MUTAGENIC DATA: Available.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Not available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262.
D001. D003.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101:
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Vinyl fluoride, stabilized
ID NUMBER: UN1860
HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 2.1
LABELING REQUIREMENTS: 2.1
QUANTITY LIMITATIONS:
PASSENGER AIRCRAFT OR RAILCAR: Forbidden
CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY: 150 kg

CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS:
SHIPPING NAME: Vinyl fluoride, stabilized
UN NUMBER: UN1860
CLASS: 2.1

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

U.S. REGULATIONS:
CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): Not regulated.

SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Not
regulated.

SARA TITLE III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): Not
regulated.

SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21):
ACUTE: Yes
CHRONIC: Yes
FIRE: Yes
REACTIVE: Yes
SUDDEN RELEASE: Yes

SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40 CFR 372.65): Not regulated.

OSHA PROCESS SAFETY (29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.

STATE REGULATIONS:
California Proposition 65:
Known to the state of California to cause the following:
Vinyl fluoride
Cancer (May 01, 1997)
CANADIAN REGULATIONS:
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: Not determined.

NATIONAL INVENTORY STATUS:
U.S. INVENTORY (TSCA): Listed on inventory.

TSCA 12(b) EXPORT NOTIFICATION: Not listed.

CANADA INVENTORY (DSL/NDSL): Not determined.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

??RTECS??? is a United States trademark owned and licensed under authority of the U.S. Government, by
and through Symyx Technologies, Inc.

?Copyright 1984-2008 Symyx Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.

MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC. MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
GUARANTEES OR REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE PRODUCT OR THE
INFORMATION HEREIN, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
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LIABLE FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY OR OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE,
WHETHER COMPENSATORY, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR OTHERWISE,
RESULTING FROM ANY PUBLICATION, USE OR RELIANCE UPON THE INFORMATION
HEREIN.

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