Dichlorodifluoromethane

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Oichlorodifluoromethane DP-23-00-1 100 1000 ppm (ACGIH) TWA Inhalation, Eyes, Skin III. PHYSICAL DATA BOILING POINT, 760 mm. Hg: -21.6 f PHYSICAL STATE: Liqul d SPECifiC GRAVITY (H,O • 1): 1.124 VAPOR PRESSURE AT 20'C. : 4893 SOLUBILITY IN VAPOR DENSITY (AIR. 1): 6.33 WATER, \ BY WT.: 0.028 PER CENT VOLATILES EVAPORATION RATE BY VOLUME: 100 ( Butyl Acetate. 1) 380 (Very Rapid)

Appearance/Odor

Clear liquid, slight ethereal odor This information is. lathe best of Quaker Stale Corporation"s knowledge and belief. accurate and reliable. However, no representation. warranty, or guarantee is made to its accuracy, reliability, or completeness. It is the user's responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitableness and completeness of such information for his own particular use. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL: (814) 676.7676 . , Quaker State Refrigerant 12 (11-11-83) IV. HEALTH HAZARD DATA TlV AND SOURCE: 1000 PPM ACUTE EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE SWAllOWING Very unlikely SKIN ABSORPTION: NIO INHALATION Light headednes$, giddiness, shortness of breath. Possible cardiac arrhythmias at high concentrations. SKIN CONTACT Irritation, possible epidermal freezing EYE CONTACT I rrftatfon CHRONIC EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE None known EMERGENCY ANO FIRST AID PROCEDURES SWAllOWING Very unllkely. SKIN Flush with water. call a physician. INHALATION Remove to fresh air, call a physician. EYES Flush with water, call a physician. NOTES TO PHYSICIAN Following overexposure by inhalation. do not give Epinephrine or similar drugs. - V. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA • Quaker State Refrigerant 12 (11-11-83) 3 FLASH POINT [test methodes»): Non-Flammable FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR, \ BY VOLUME: NIA EXTiNGUISHINC MEOlA: NIA SPECIAL FIRE FIGHT INC PROCEDURES: NIA UNUSUAL FIRE ANO EXPLOSION NIA VI. REACTIVITY DATA STABILITY: Stable .CONOITIONS TO AVOIO: Open flames or high temperatures INCOMPATIBILITY (materials to avoid): None known HAZAROOUS COHBUSTION OR DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Hydrochloric ~Hydrofluorlc Acid, possibly Carbonyl Fluoride HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None known VII. SPILL OR LEAl( PRO EDURES STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF HATERIAL IS RELEASEO OR SPILLED: VentilDte area) especially low places where heavy vapor might col1ecte Stop flon of gas. Remove open flames since material decomposes when exposed to high temperatures. WASTE DISPOSAL METHOO: NIA VIII. PERSONAL PROTECTI N INF ,. • . , RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (specify type): Not applicable for Intended use. See "Notes" page ~ for complete information. ~ VENTILATION: Normal general ventilation. PROTECTIVE CLOVES: Since epidermal freezing is possible, thermal protection is recommended. EYE PROTECTION: Safety goggles. * Contact lenses should not be worn when handling Freon under pressure. OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: NIA State Refrigerant 12 (11-11-83) IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANOLING AND STORACE, Store contalne •• In a clean dry area. Do not store above no. f. PRECAUTIONS DURING USE, Do not use material unt11 Ilanufacturer's recorrmendations have been read and completely understood. 00 not puncture or incinerate containers. NOTES RESPIRATORY PROTECTION fOR DICHLOROOlfLUOROHETHANE Minimum Respiratory Protectton* Condition Required Above 1000 ppm Cas Concentration 10,000 ppm .or less Any supplied-afr respirator. Any self-contained breathing apparatus. 50,000 PP' or le'5 Any supplied-afr respirator with a full facepfece, helmet, or hood. Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepfece. A Type C supplied-afr respirator with a half facepfece operated in pressure-demand or other positive pressure or continuous-flow mode. .._-~ continuous-flow ',; mode and an auxiliary self-contained breathing apparatus operated Creater than 50,000 ppm or Self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated fn pressure- entry and escape from demand or ather positive pressure InOde. unknown concentrations A combfnation respfrator whfch includes a Type C supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece operated fn pressure-demand or other positive pressure or In pressure-demand or other posftive pressure mode. fir. fighting Self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepfece operated in pressure- demand or other positive pressure mode. Escape Any gas mask providing protection against organic vapors. Any escape self-contained breathing apparatus. * Only NIOSH-approved or HSHA-approved equipment should be used. Approved by D. W. Cralley - Corporate S~fety Coordinator