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Material Safety Data Sheet
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"FREON" 12/"FREON" 114 Fluorocarbon Blends
2195FR Revised 7-OCT-1996
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CHEMICAL PRODUCT/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
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Material Identification
"FREON" is a registered trademark of DuPont.
Corporate MSDS Number : DU001201
Formula : CCl2F2/C2Cl2F4
Company Identification
MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR
DuPont
Fluoroproducts
1007 Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19898
PHONE NUMBERS
Product Information : 1-800-441-7515 (outside the U.S.
302-774-1000)
Transport Emergency : CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300(outside U.S.
703-527-3887)
Medical Emergency : 1-800-441-3637 (outside the U.S.
302-774-1000)
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COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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Components
Material CAS Number %
*METHANE, DICHLORODIFLUORO ("FREON" 12 75-71-8 0-100
FLUOROCARBON)
* 76-14-2
**ETHANE, 1,2-DICHLOROTETRAFLUORO ("FREON" 114 100-
FLUOROCARBON)
* Disclosure as a toxic chemical is required under Section 313 of
Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
and 40 CFR part 372.
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HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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Potential Health Effects
Inhalation of high concentrations of vapor is harmful and
may cause heart irregularities, unconsciousness or death.
Intentional misuse or deliberate inhalation may cause death
without warning. Vapor reduces oxygen available for
breathing and is heavier than air. Liquid contact can cause
frostbite. Causes skin and eye irritation.
HUMAN HEALTH EFFECTS:
Overexposure by skin or eye contact may include skin
irritation with discomfort or rash; or eye irritation with
discomfort, tearing, or blurring of vision. Overexposure by
inhalation of the vapors may cause nonspecific discomfort,
such as nausea, headache, or weakness; temporary nervous
system depression with anesthetic effects such as dizziness,
headache, confusion, incoordination, and loss of
consciousness. Gross overexposure may cause temporary
alteration of the heart's electrical activity with irregular
pulse, palpitations, or inadequate circulation.
Individuals with preexisting diseases of the central nervous
or cardiovascular system may have increased susceptibility
to the toxicity of excessive exposures.
Carcinogenicity Information
None of the components present in this material at concentrations
equal to or greater than 0.1% are listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH
as a carcinogen.
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FIRST AID MEASURES
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First Aid
INHALATION
If high concentrations are inhaled, immediately remove to
fresh air. Keep person calm. If not breathing, give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Call a physician.
SKIN CONTACT
In case of contact, flush skin with water. Treat for
frostbite if necessary by gently warming affected area.
Get medical attention if irritation is present.
EYE CONTACT
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
INGESTION
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Ingestion is not considered a potential route of
exposure.
Notes to Physicians
Because of possible disturbances of cardiac rhythm,
catecholamine drugs, such as epinephrine, should be used
with special caution only in situations of emergency life
support.
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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Flammable Properties
Flash Point : Will not burn
Flammable limits in Air, % by Volume
LEL : Not applicable
UEL : Not applicable
Autoignition : >600 C (>1112 F)
Fire and Explosion Hazards:
Containers are equipped with pressure relief devices but
may rupture under fire conditions. Decomposition may occur.
Extinguishing Media
As appropriate for combustibles in area.
Fire Fighting Instructions
Use water spray or fog to cool containers. Self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) is required if containers rupture
and contents are released under fire conditions.
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ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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Safeguards (Personnel)
NOTE: Review FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES and HANDLING (PERSONNEL)
sections before proceeding with clean-up. Use appropriate
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT during clean-up.
Accidental Release Measures
Ventilate area, especially low or enclosed places where
heavy vapors might collect. Remove open flames. Use
self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for large spills.
Comply with Federal, State, and local regulations on
reporting releases.
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HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Handling (Personnel)
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Avoid breathing vapors. Avoid liquid contact with skin or
eyes. Use with sufficient ventilation to keep employee
exposure below recommended limits.
Storage
Clean, dry area. Do not heat above 125 deg F.
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Engineering Controls
Normal ventilation for standard manufacturing procedures is
generally adequate. Local exhaust should be used when large
amounts are released. Mechanical ventilation should be used
in low or enclosed places.
Personal Protective Equipment
Impervious gloves should be used if liquid contact with the
skin is possible. Chemical splash goggles should be
available as needed to prevent liquid contact with the eyes.
Under normal manufacturing conditions, no respiratory
protection is required when using this product.
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is required if a
large release occurs.
# Exposure Guidelines
Applicable Exposure Limits
METHANE, DICHLORODIFLUORO ("FREON" 12
PEL (OSHA) : 1,000 ppm, 4,950 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA
TLV (ACGIH) : 1,000 ppm, 4,950 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA, A4
AEL * (DuPont) : None Established
*ETHANE, 1,2-DICHLOROTETRAFLUORO ("FREON" 114
PEL (OSHA) : 1,000 ppm, 7,000 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA
TLV (ACGIH) : 1,000 ppm, 6,990 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA, A4
AEL * (DuPont) : None Established
*o yjT AEL * (DuPont) : None Established
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Physical Data
Evaporation Rate : (CCl4 = 1)
Greater than 1
pH : Neutral
Odor : Slight ethereal
Form : Liquified gas
Color : Clear, colorless
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| Composition | Liquid | Vapor | | |
| Wt. % | Density|Pressure| | Boiling |
|---------------| g/cc at| psia at| Vapor | Point |
|"FREON"|"FREON"|25 deg C|25 deg C| Density|---------------|
| 12 | 114 |77 deg F|77 deg F| (Air=1)| deg C | deg F |
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| 100 | 0 | 1.311 | 94.5 | 4.26 | -29.7 | -21.6 |
| 80 | 20 | 1.338 | 84.3 | 4.53 | -26.7 | -16.0 |
| 60 | 40 | 1.368 | 73.5 | 4.84 | -22.8 | -9.0 |
| 40 | 60 | 1.398 | 61.2 | 5.20 | -17.8 | 0.0 |
| 20 | 80 | 1.425 | 46.9 | 5.61 | -9.4 | +15.0 |
| 0 | 100 | 1.456 | 31.0 | 6.09 | +3.8 | +38.8 |
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Chemical Stability
Blend components are stable. However, avoid open flames
and high temperatures.
Incompatibility with Other Materials
Incompatible with alkali or alkaline earth metals- powdered
Al, Zn, Be, etc.
Polymerization
Polymerization will not occur.
Other Hazards
Decomposition : Decomposition products are hazardous.
This blend can be decomposed by high
temperatures (open flames, glowing metal
surfaces, etc.) forming hydrochloric and
hydrofluoric acids, and possibly carbonyl
halides.
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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Animal Data
"FREON" 12 FLUOROCARBON
Inhalation 30-minute LC50: 800,000 ppm in rats
Oral ALD : >1000 mg/kg in rats
The compound is not a skin irritant, but is a mild eye
irritant. Effects in animals from single, high exposure by
inhalation include anesthesia and irregular heartbeat
(cardiac arrhythmias). Repeated inhalation exposures
produced altered respiratory function. Long-term studies
showed no significant clinical, blood chemistry or
pathological effects following repeated exposures. The
effects in animals from long-term ingestion of this material
include slight alterations in blood chemistry and body
weight gain. No other clinical, biochemical or pathological
signs of toxicity have been observed.
Tests in animals demonstrate no carcinogenic activity and no
developmental or reproductive toxicity. The compound does
not produce heritable genetic damage in animals or genetic
damage in bacterial and mammalian cell cultures.
"FREON" 114 FLUOROCARBON
Inhalation 30-minute LC50: 720,000 ppm in rats
Oral ALD : >2250 mg/kg in rats
The compound is a mild skin and eye irritant. Toxic effects
described in animals following a single, high exposure by
inhalation include central nervous system depression with
anesthesia, heart irregularities (cardiac sensitization) and
altered blood pressure, and respiratory irritation.
Repeated inhalation exposures to rats and mice at 200,000
ppm caused slight hematological effects and respiratory
irritation. In a study with mice exposed for 23 months to a
mixture containing CFC 114 showed no evidence of
carcinogenicity. The compound does not produce genetic
damage in bacterial cell cultures.
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ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Ecotoxicological Information
AQUATIC TOXICITY:
"FREON" 12:
48 hour EC50 - Daphnia magna: 95 mg/L.
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"FREON" 114 Fluorocarbon:
96-hour LC50 in killifish is 45 ppm.
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DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Waste Disposal
Comply with Federal, State, and local regulations. Reclaim
by distillation or remove to a licensed waste disposal
facility.
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TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
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Shipping Information
DOT
DOT/IMO
Proper Shipping Name : LIQUEFIED GAS, N.O.S. (CONTAINS
DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE AND
DICHLOROTETRAFLUOROETHANE)
Hazard Class : 2.2
UN No. : 3163
DOT/IMO Label : NONFLAMMABLE GAS
Shipping Containers
Tank Cars.
Tank Trucks.
Cylinders
Ton Tanks
Reportable Quantity : Dichlorodifluoromethane: 5000 lbs
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REGULATORY INFORMATION
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U.S. Federal Regulations
TSCA Inventory Status : Reported/Included.
TITLE III HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS SECTIONS 311, 312
Acute : Yes
Chronic : No
Fire : No
Reactivity : No
Pressure : Yes
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LISTS:
Extremely Hazardous Substance -No
CERCLA Hazardous Substance -(Yes)*
Toxic Chemicals -Yes
*"FREON" 12 Fluorocarbon component only
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OTHER INFORMATION
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NFPA, NPCA-HMIS
NPCA-HMIS Rating
Health :1
Flammability :0
Reactivity :1
Personal Protection rating to be supplied by user depending on use
conditions.
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The data in this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to the
specific material designated herein and does not relate to use in
combination with any other material or in any process.
Responsibility for MSDS : MSDS Coordinator
> : DuPont Fluoroproducts
Address : Wilmington, DE 19898
Telephone : (800) 441-7515
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This information is based upon technical information believed to be
reliable. It is subject to revision as additional knowledge and
experience is gained.
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