ecg electronics freezer material safety data sheet finished product date-issued: 01/20/2003 msds ref. no: RX100-10 date-revised: 01/20/2003 revision no: new msds ecg electronics freezer 1. product and company identification product name: ecg electronics freezer product description: hfc-134a with anti-stat product code: RX100-10 chemical family: hydrofluorocarbons manufacturer 24 hr. emergency telephone numbers chemtrec (u.s.): canutec: emergency phone: (800) 424-9300 (613) 996-6666 1-888-748-1777 8:00 am - 5:00 pm cst 2. composition / information on ingredients chemical name wt.% cas# einecs# 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (hfc-134a) 98 811-97- 2 223770 methanol 2 67-56-1 200-659- 6 eec label symbol and classification eec irritant - "xi" eec harmful - "xn" file:///n|/msds/0404j87i.htm (1 of 8)1/13/2004 12:06:26 pm nte electronics, inc. 44 farrand st. bloomfield, nj 07003 phone: 973-748-5089
ec g electronics freezer 3. hazards identification emergency overview physical appearance: clear, colorless, volatile liquid immediate concerns: warning! high concentrations of vapor can reduce oxygen available for breathing. harmful if inhaled. may decompose on contact with flames or extremely hot metal surfaces to produce toxic and corrosive products. very mild (if any) eye/skin irritant. potential health effects eyes: liquid contact can cause irritation, which may be severe. skin: liquid contact could cause frostbite. ingestion: not likely to be ingested. inhalation: high concentrations in immediate area can displace oxygen and can cause dizziness, unconsciousness, and possibly death with longer exposure. keep people away from such vapors without self- contained breathing apparatus. signs and symptoms of overexposure eyes: can cause severe eye irritation. skin: exposure to rapidly expanding gas or vaporizing liquid may cause frostbite ("cold" burn). ingestion: not a likely route of exposure. inhalation: high concentrations may lead to central nervous system effects (drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, headaches, paralysis and loss of consciousness). acute toxicity: overexposure may cause dizziness and loss of concentration. at higher levels, cns depression and cardiac arrhythmia may result. chronic: not established carcinogenicity: not established mutagenicity: none known. reproductive toxicity reproductive effects: not yet determined teratogenic effects: contains methanol which has been established as a teratogen by inhalation. see sec.11 for details. 4. first aid measures eyes: immediately flush eyes with plenty of water. get medical attention, if irritation persists. skin: in case of cold burns (frostbite) caused by rapidly expanding gas or vaporizing liquids, get medical attention promptly. ingestion: ingestion is unlikely because of the physical properties and is not expected to be hazardous. do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by a physician. file:///n|/msds/0404j87i.htm (2 of 8)1/13/2004 12:06:26 pm
ec g electronics freezer inhalation: remove to fresh air. if not breathing, give artificial respiration or give oxygen by trained personnel. seek immediate medical attention. notes to physician: because of the possible disturbances of cardiac rhythm, catecholamine drugs, such as epinephrine, should be used with special caution and only in situations of emergency life support. treatment of overexposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical conditions. 5. fire fighting measures flashpoint and method: not applicable flammable limits: none* autoignition temperature: > 750c (1382f) flammable class: not applicable flame propagation or burning rate of solids: not applicable extinguishing media: as appropriate for combustibles in area. explosion hazards: this product is not flammable at ambient temperatures and atmospheric pressure. however, this material may become combustible when mixed with air under pressure and exposed to strong ignition sources. fire fighting procedures: use water spray to cool containers. fire fighting equipment: as in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, (msha/niosh approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. comments: *based on ashrae standard 34 with match ignition. 6. accidental release measures general procedures: isolate hazard area. keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. release notes: spills and releases may have to be reported to federal and/or local authorities. 7. handling and storage handling: follow standard safety precautions for handling and use of compressed gas cylinders. storage: store in a cool place in original container and protect from sunlight. 8. exposure controls / personal protection file:///n|/msds/0404j87i.htm (3 of 8)1/13/2004 12:06:26 pm
ec g electronics freezer exposure guidelines: osha hazardous components (29 cfr 1910.1200) exposure limits osha pel acgih tlv supplier oel ppm mg/m 3 ppm mg/m 3 ppm mg/m 3 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (hfc-134a) twa none none none 1000 [1] methanol twa s 200 [2] 260 s 200 262 nl nl stel 250 310 250 328 nl nl osha table comments: 1. limit established by supplier 2. s = skin engineering controls: local exhaust ventilation may be necessary to control any air contaminants to within their tlvs during the use of this product. personal protective equipment eyes and face: wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles) and a face shield. skin: skin contact with liquid may cause frostbite. general work clothing and gloves (leather) should provide adequate protection. if prolonged contact with the liquid or gas is anticipated, insulated gloves constructed of pva, neoprene or butyl rubber should be used. any contaminated clothing should be promptly removed and washed before reuse. respiratory: a respiratory protection program that meets osha 1910.134 and ansi z88.2 requirements must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use. 9. physical and chemical properties physical state: gas odor: faint ethereal odor ph: neutral percent volatile: 100 at 20c (68f) vapor pressure: 85.8 psi at 21.1c (70f) vapor density: 3.5 (air=1) boiling point: -26.2c (-15.1f) freezing point: -101c (-149.8f) solubility in water: negligible evaporation rate: >1 (ccl4=1) specific gravity: 1.22 (water=1) at 20c (68f) molecular weight: 102 10. stability and reactivity stable: yes hazardous polymerization: no file:///n|/msds/0404j87i.htm (4 of 8)1/13/2004 12:06:26 pm
ecg electronics freezer conditions to avoid: stable. however, may decompose if heated. stability: stable. polymerization: will not occur. hazardous decomposition products: may form hydrochloric and hydrofluoric acids - possibly carbonyl halides, when exposed to high temperatures. incompatible materials: chemically active metals: potassium, calcium, powdered aluminum, magnesium and zinc. 11. toxicological information acute eyes: moderately to severely irritating dermal ld 50 : mildly to moderately irritating. oral ld 50 : oral rat ld50: 5628 mg/kg for methanol. inhalation lc 50 : >500000 ppm, 4-hour inhalaton rat lc50: 64000 ppm/4h for methanol. eye effects: high vapor concentrations may cause moderate to severe eye irritation. subchronic: subchronic inhalation (rat) noel - 50,000 ppm chronic noel - 10,000 ppm carcinogenicity: iarc: not listed osha: not listed mutagenicity: collective data indicate non-mutagenic. reproductive effects: not established teratogenic effects: teratogenic noel (rat and rabbit) - 40,000 ppm 12. ecological information environmental data: degradability (bod): this material is a gas at room temperature; therefore, it is unlikely to remain in water. distribution: octanol water partition coefficient: log p=1.06 file:///n|/msds/0404j87i.htm (5 of 8)1/13/2004 12:06:26 pm
ecg electronics freezer 13. disposal considerations general comments: 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane is subject to u.s. environmental protection agency clean air act regulations, section 608 in 40 cfr part 82 regarding refrigerant recycling. 14. transport information dot (department of transportation) proper shipping name: consumer commodity orm-d technical name: consumer commodity orm-d un/na number: na packing group: na air (icao/iata) proper shipping name: consumer commodity id8000 primary hazard class/division: 2.2 un/na number: id8000 packing group: na vessel (imo/imdg) proper shipping name: aerosols in limited quantities of class 2 un/na number: un1950 imdg note: page 2102 15. regulatory information united states sara title iii (superfund amendments and reauthorization act) 311/312 hazard categories: immediate / pressure fire: no pressure generating: yes reactivity: no acute: yes chronic: no 313 reportable ingredients: methanol (<1%) 302/304 emergency planning emergency plan: methanol (#67-56-1) cercla (comprehensive response, compensation, and liability act) cercla regulatory: releases to air, land, or water which exceed the rq must be reported to the national response center [(800)424-8802] and to your local emergency planning committee. methanol (#67-56-1) cercla rq: 5000 lbs tsca (toxic substance control act) tsca regulatory: this product is listed on the tsca inventory. rcra status: u154 file:///n|/msds/0404j87i.htm (6 of 8)1/13/2004 12:06:26 pm
ecg electronics freezer osha hazard comm. rule: contents of this msds comply with the osha hazard communication standard 29 cfr 1910.1200. occupational safety and health administration (osha) 29 cfr 1910.119---process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals: none of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by osha. canada domestic substance list (inventory): all components of this product are listed on the canadian dsl. european community eec label symbol and classification eec irritant - "xi" eec harmful - "xn" california proposition 65: this product does not contain any chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer. general comments: 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane is subject to u.s. environmental agency clean air act regulations, (40cfr part 82). comments: warning: contains 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (hfc-134a), a greenhouse gas which may contribute to global warming. 16. other information approved by: pierce a. pillon title: chemist revision summary new msds file:///n|/msds/0404j87i.htm (7 of 8)1/13/2004 12:06:26 pm
ecg electronics freezer hmis rating health: 1 flammability: 0 physical hazard: 1 personal protection: nfpa codes 0 1 1 data sources: code of federal regulations (cfr) the sigma-aldrich library of regulatory and safety data osha hazard communication standard (29cfr1910.1200) various federal, state and local regulations manufacturer disclaimer: to the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. however, neither stratus, or any of its subsdiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. all materials my present unknown hazards and should by used wth caution. although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards which exist. file:///n|/msds/0404j87i.htm (8 of 8)1/13/2004 12:06:26 pm
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