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General Information
Revision date
2016-01-08
Product name
METHYL FLUORIDE
Product Synonyms
FLUOROMETHANE; METHANE, FLUORO-; FREON 41; FLUOROMETHANE (CH3F); CH3F; HALACARBON 41; UN2454
Chemical name
halogenated, aliphatic
CAS No.
593-53-3
Emergency telephone
Outside the US: 703-527-3887 (Call collect
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Company Information
company name
MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
OSHA HCS Classification
Flammable Gases - Category 1 Gases Under Pressure - Liquefied gas Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure - Category 3 ( central nervous system )
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Extremely flammable gas. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Prevention
Keep away from heat, sparks, open flame, and hot surfaces - No smoking. Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Response
Leaking gas fire. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
Frostbite may occur from rapid evaporation of the liquified gas.
