Forane (R) 11
Material Safety Data Sheet
Arkema Inc.
1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS:
DFO
Chemtrec: (800) 424-9300 (24hrs) or (703) 527-3887
2000 Market Street
Medical: Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center
(866) 767-5089 (24Hrs)
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Information Telephone Numbers Phone Number Available Hrs
Product Information 800-245-5858 8:00 am - 5:30 pm (Eastern)
Product Name Forane (R) 11
Product Synonym(s)
R-11, CFC-11, ISOTRON 11
Chemical Family chlorofluorocarbon
Chemical Formula CCl3F
Chemical Name trichlorofluoromethane
EPA Reg Num
Product Use Refrigerant, aerosol propellent
2 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Name CAS RegistryNumber Typical Wt. % OSHA
trichlorofluoromethane 75-69-4 100% Y
The substance(s) marked with a "Y" in the OSHA column, are identified as hazardous chemicals according to the
criteria of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
This material is classified as hazardous under Federal OSHA regulation.
The components of this product are all on the TSCA Inventory list.
3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
Clear, colorless liquid and vapor with faint ether odor
WARNING!
VAPOR REDUCES OXYGEN AVAILABLE FOR BREATHING.
HARMFUL IF INHALED AND MAY CAUSE HEART IRREGULARITIES, UNCONSCIOUSNESS OR DEATH. NON-
FLAMMABLE VOLATILE LIQUID WHICH MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION OR DRYING OF THE SKIN. MAY
DECOMPOSE ON CONTACT WITH FLAMES OR EXTREMELY HOT METAL SURFACES TO PRODUCE TOXIC
AND CORROSIVE PRODUCTS.
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation and skin contact are expected to be the primary routes of occupational exposure to this material. Prolonged
or repeated contact removes oils from the skin and may dry skin causing irritation, redness and rash. High vapor
concentrations are irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract and may result in central nervous system (CNS) effects
such as headache, dizziness, drowsiness and, in severe exposure, loss of consciousness and death. The dense vapor
of this material may reduce the available oxygen for breathing. Prolonged exposure to an oxygen-deficient atmosphere
may be fatal. Inhalation may cause an increase in the sensitivity of the heart to adrenaline, which could result in
irregular or rapid heartbeats. Medical conditions aggravated by exposure to this material include heart disease or
compromised heart function.
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4 FIRST AID MEASURES
IF IN EYES, immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
IF ON SKIN, flush the area with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing
before reuse. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.
IF SWALLOWED, do NOT induce vomiting. Give water to drink. Get medical attention immediately. NEVER
GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
IF INHALED, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Get medical attention. Do not give adrenaline, epinephrin or similar drugs following exposure to this
product.
5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire and Explosive Properties
Auto-Ignition Temperature NE
Flash Point none Flash Point Method TCC
Flammable Limits- Upper NONE
NONE
Lower
Extinguishing Media
Use water spray, water fog, carbon dioxide, or dry chemical
Fire Fighting Instructions
Cool fire exposed containers well after the fire is out to prevent possible explosions. Fire fighters and others
who may be exposed to products of combustion should wear full fire fighting turn out gear (full Bunker Gear) and
self-contained breathing apparatus (pressure demand NIOSH approved or equivalent). Fire fighting equipment
should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
Fire and Explosion Hazards
May decompose on contact with flames or extremely hot metal surfaces to produce toxic and corrosive
products. Some mixtures of HCFCs and/or HFCs, and air or oxygen may be combustible if pressurized and
exposed to extreme heat or flame. Container may explode if heated due to resulting pressure rise.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
In Case of Spill or Leak
Use Halogen leak detector or other suitable means to locate leaks or check atmosphere. Keep upwind.
Evacuate enclosed spaces and disperse gas with floor-level forced-air ventilation. Exhaust vapors outdoors.
Do not smoke or operate internal combustion engines. Remove flames and heating elements.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Do not get in eyes, on skin or clothing. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Keep container closed. Use only with
adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Emptied
container retains vapor and product residue. Observe all labeled safeguards until container is destroyed. Do
not reuse this container. Do not cut or weld on or near this container.
Storage
Store out of direct sunlight in a cool, well-ventilated place. Store at temperatures below 120 C
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7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls
Investigate engineering techniques to reduce exposures below airborne exposure limits. Provide ventilation
if necessary to control exposure levels below airborne exposure limits (see below). If practical, use local
mechanical exhaust ventilation at sources of air contamination such as open process equipment.
Eye / Face Protection
Where there is potential for eye contact, wear chemical goggles and have eye flushing equipment available.
Skin Protection
Wear appropriate chemical resistant protective clothing and chemical resistant gloves to prevent skin
contact. Consult glove manufacturer to determine appropriate type glove material for given application.
Wear face shield and chemical resistant clothing such as a rubber apron when splashing may occur. Rinse
contaminated skin promptly. Wash contaminated clothing and clean protective equipment before reuse.
Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
Respiratory Protection
Avoid breathing vapor or mist. When airborne exposure limits are exceeded (see below), use NIOSH
approved respiratory protection equipment appropriate to the material and/or its components. Consult
respirator manufacturer to determine appropriate type equipment for given application. Observe respirator
use limitations specified by NIOSH or the manufacturer. For emergency and other conditions where
exposure limit may be significantly exceeded, use an approved full face positive-pressure, self-contained
breathing apparatus or positive-pressure airline with auxiliary self-contained air supply. Respiratory
protection programs must comply with 29 CFR ?1910.134.
Airborne Exposure Guidelines for Ingredients
Exposure Limit Value
trichlorofluoromethane
ACGIH CEILING - 1000 ppm (5620 mg/m3)
OSHA TWA PEL - 1000 ppm (5600 mg/m3)
-Only those components with exposure limits are printed in this section.
-Skin contact limits designated with a "Y" above have skin contact effect. Air sampling alone is insufficient to accurately quantitate
exposure. Measures to prevent significant cutaneous absorption may be required.
-ACGIH Sensitizer designator with a value of "Y" above means that exposure to this material may cause allergic reactions.
-WEEL-AIHA Sensitizer designator with a value of "Y" above means that exposure to this material may cause allergic skin reactions.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Clear, colorless liquid and vapor with faint ether odor
Appearance/Odor
pH NA
Specific Gravity 1.48 @ 25 C
Vapor Pressure 13.3 psia @ 21.1 C (70 F)
Vapor Density (AIR = 1) 4.77
Melting Point NE
Freezing Point -168 F / -111 C
Boiling Point 74.8 F / 23.8 C
Solubility In Water Slight
Percent Volatile 100
Molecular Weight 137.38
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10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
This material is chemically stable under specified conditions or storage, shipment and/or use. See
HANDLING AND STORAGE section of this MSDS for specified conditions.
Incompatibility
Avoid contact with hydrochloric acid, alkali or alkaline earth metals, finely powdered metals (aluminum,
magnesium, zinc) and strong oxidizers since they may react or accelerate decomposition.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Thermal decomposition products could include Halogen acids (HCl and HF), Halogens, Carbon monoxide,
Carbon dioxide, and Carbonyl halides.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological Information
Inhalation of high concentrations has been reported to cause acute reduction in lung capacity, bradycardia,
increased variability in heart rate, effects on electrocardiograms, heart arrhymias leading to rapid death and
damage to the lining of the lungs; however, at lower levels, no effects on blood, lung or nervous system function
or cognitive tests were observed. Acute inhalation produced heart reactions and bronchoconstriction in rats,
mice, dogs and monkeys. This material is a potent heart sensitizer, triggering heart arrhythmias in animals at
low dose levels (5,000-10,000 ppm). Repeated inhalation produced brain, liver, lung and spleen changes in
rats, but only at high doses while no adverse effects were observed in guinea pigs, cats, dogs or monkeys. This
material did not increase the incidence of tumors in long-term inhalation or oral studies in rats or mice. No
genetic changes were observed in tests using bacteria or animal cells. Single exposure (acute) studies indicate:
Oral - No More than Slightly Toxic to Rats (LD50 >3,725 mg/kg)
Inhalation - Practically Non-toxic to Rats (4-hr LC50 26,200 ppm)
Eye Irritation - Non-irritating (liquid) to Slightly Irritating (aerosol spray) to Rabbits
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicological Information
No data are available.
Chemical Fate Information
This material was degradable in anaerobic degradation systems.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal
Recover, reclaim or recycle when practical. Dispose of in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
Note: Chemical additions to, processing of, or otherwise altering this material may make this waste
management information incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise inappropriate. Furthermore, state and local
waste disposal requirements may be more restrictive or otherwise different from federal laws and regulations.
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14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Name NOT REGULATED
DOT Technical Name
DOT Hazard Class
UN Number
DOT Packing Group PG
RQ 5000#
DOT Special Information Not regulated when shippped by ground in quantities less than 5000 pounds.
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazard Categories Under Criteria of SARA Title III Rules (40 CFR Part 370)
Immediate (Acute) Health Y Fire N
Reactive
Delayed (Chronic) Health N N
Sudden Release of Pressure N
The components of this product are all on the TSCA Inventory list.
Ingredient Related Regulatory Information:
CERCLA RQ SARA TPQ
SARA Reportable Quantities
trichlorofluoromethane 5000 LBS
SARA Title III, Section 313
This product does contain chemical(s) which are defined as toxic chemicals under and subject to the reporting requirements of, Section
313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372. See Section 2
trichlorofluoromethane
Massachusetts Right to Know
This product does contain the following chemicals(s), as indicated below, currently on the Massachusetts Right to Know Substance
List.
trichlorofluoromethane
New Jersey Right to Know
This product does contain the following chemical(s), as indicated below, currently on the New Jersey Right-to-Know Substances List.
trichlorofluoromethane
Pennsylvania Environmental Hazard
This product does contain the following chemical(s), as indicated below, currently on the Pennsylvania Environmental Hazard List.
trichlorofluoromethane
Pennsylvania Right to Know
This product does contain the following chemical(s), as indicated below, currently on the Pennsylvania Hazardous Substance List.
trichlorofluoromethane
16 OTHER INFORMATION
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Revision Information
Revision Number 9
11 OCT 2004
Revision Date
Supercedes Revision Dated 18-FEB-2004
Revision Summary
ATOFINA Chemicals, Inc. has changed its name to Arkema Inc.
Key
NE= Not Established NA= Not Applicable (R) = Registered Trademark
Arkema Inc. believes that the information and recommendations contained herein (including data and
statements) are accurate as of the date hereof. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN. The information provided
herein relates only to the specific product designated and may not be valid where such product is used in
combination with any other materials or in any process. Further, since the conditions and methods of use are
beyond the control of Arkema Inc., Arkema Inc. expressly disclaims any and all liability as to any results
obtained or arising from any use of the product or reliance on such information.
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