Material Safety Data Sheet
Nonflammable Gas Mixture: 1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane / 1,3 Butadiene / Benzene /
Benzyl Chloride / Bromoform / Bromomethane (Methyl Bromide) / Carbon Disulfide /
Carbon Tetrachloride / Vinyl Chloride
Section 1. Chemical product and company identification
: Nonflammable Gas Mixture: 1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane / 1,3 Butadiene / Benzene / Benzyl
Product Name
Chloride / Bromoform / Bromomethane (Methyl Bromide) / Carbon Disulfide / Carbon
Tetrachloride / Vinyl Chloride
: AIRGAS INC., on behalf of its subsidiaries
Supplier
259 North Radnor-Chester Road
Suite 100
Radnor, PA 19087-5283
1-610-687-5253
: Synthetic/Analytical chemistry.
Product use
: 007400
MSDS#
Date of : 7/19/2007.
Preparation/Revision
: 1-866-734-3438
In case of emergency
Section 2. Hazards identification
: Gas.
Physical state
: Warning!
Emergency overview
CANCER HAZARD
CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAN CAUSE CANCER
CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE.
Do not puncture or incinerate container. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of
exposure.
Contact with rapidly expanding gases can cause frostbite.
: Inhalation
Routes of entry
Potential acute health effects
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Eyes :
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Skin :
Acts as a simple asphyxiant.
Inhalation :
Ingestion is not a normal route of exposure for gases
:
Ingestion
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS Classified A1 (Confirmed for human.) by ACGIH, 1
:
Potential chronic health :
(Proven for human.) by IARC, 1 (Known To Be Human Carcinogens.) by NTP, +
effects
(Proven.) by OSHA, + (Proven.) by NIOSH, 1 (Proven for human.) by European Union
[Vinyl chloride]. Classified + (Proven.) by NIOSH [carbon tetrachloride]. Classified 2B
(Possible for human.) by IARC, 3 (Possible for human.) by European Union [carbon
tetrachloride]. Classified A2 (Suspected for human.) by ACGIH, 2 (Reasonably
Anticipated To Be Human Carcinogens.) by NTP [carbon tetrachloride]. Classified A4
(Not classifiable for human or animal.) by ACGIH [Carbon disulphide]. Classified +
(Proven.) by NIOSH [Methyl Bromide]. Classified A4 (Not classifiable for human or
animal.) by ACGIH, 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC [Methyl Bromide]. Classified
A3 (Proven for animal.) by ACGIH [bromoform]. Classified 3 (Not classifiable for
human.) by IARC [bromoform]. Classified A3 (Proven for animal.) by ACGIH [ -
chlorotoluene]. Classified 2A (Probable for human.) by IARC [ -chlorotoluene]. Classified
A1 (Confirmed for human.) by ACGIH, 1 (Proven for human.) by IARC, 1 (Known To Be
Human Carcinogens.) by NTP, + (Proven.) by OSHA, + (Proven.) by NIOSH, 1 (Proven
for human.) by European Union [Benzene]. Classified 1 (Known To Be Human
Carcinogens.) by NTP, + (Proven.) by NIOSH, 1 (Proven for human.) by European Union
[1,3-butadiene]. Classified A2 (Suspected for human.) by ACGIH, 2A (Probable for
human.) by IARC [1,3-butadiene]. Classified + (Proven.) by NIOSH [1,1,2,2-
tetrachloroethane]. Classified A3 (Proven for animal.) by ACGIH [1,1,2,2-
tetrachloroethane]. Classified 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC [1,1,2,2-
tetrachloroethane].
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Nonflammable Gas Mixture: 1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane / 1,3 Butadiene / Benzene / Benzyl Chloride / Bromoform /
Bromomethane (Methyl Bromide) / Carbon Disulfide / Carbon Tetrachloride / Vinyl Chloride
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS Classified 3 by European Union [Methyl Bromide]. Classified
:
2 by European Union [1,3-butadiene].
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS Not available.
:
: Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health
Medical conditions
aggravated by overexposure by an accumulation in one or many human organs.
See toxicological Information (section 11)
Section 3. Composition, Information on Ingredients
Name CAS number % Volume Exposure limits
Nitrogen 7727-37-9 95.5 - 99
Vinyl Chloride (Chloroethylene) 75-01-4 0.0001 - 0.5 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2004). Notes:
1999 Adoption.
TWA: 1 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
OSHA PEL (United States, 8/1997).
STEL: 5 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 1 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
Carbon Tetrachloride 56-23-5 0.0001 - 0.5 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2005). Skin
Notes: Substance identified by other
sources as a suspected or confirmed
human carcinogen. 1996 Adoption
Substances for which the TLV is higher
than the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit
(PEL) and/or the NIOSH Recommended
Exposure Limit (REL). See CFR 58(124)
:36338-33351, June 30, 1993, for revised
OSHA PEL. Refers to Appendix A --
Carcinogens.
STEL: 63 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
STEL: 10 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 31 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 5 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001). Notes:
See Appendix A - NIOSH Potential
Occupational Carcinogen
STEL: 12.6 mg/m 3 60 minute(s). Form: All
forms
STEL: 2 ppm 60 minute(s). Form: All forms
OSHA PEL Z2 (United States, 8/1997).
AMP: 200 ppm 5 minute(s). Form: All forms
CEIL: 25 ppm Form: All forms
TWA: 10 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
Carbon Disulfide 75-15-0 0.0001 - 0.5 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2004). Skin
Notes: Substances for which the TLV is
higher than the OSHA Permissible
Exposure Limit (PEL) and/or the NIOSH
Recommended Exposure Limit (REL). See
CFR 58(124) :36338-33351, June 30, 1993,
for revised OSHA PEL. Substances for
which there is a Biological Exposure Index
or Indices
TWA: 10 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001). Skin
STEL: 30 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
STEL: 10 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 3 mg/m 3 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 1 ppm 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
OSHA PEL Z2 (United States, 8/1997).
AMP: 100 ppm 30 minute(s). Form: All forms
CEIL: 30 ppm Form: All forms
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Nonflammable Gas Mixture: 1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane / 1,3 Butadiene / Benzene / Benzyl Chloride / Bromoform /
Bromomethane (Methyl Bromide) / Carbon Disulfide / Carbon Tetrachloride / Vinyl Chloride
TWA: 20 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
Methyl Bromide 74-83-9 0.0001 - 0.5 ACGIH TLV (United States, 5/2004). Skin
TWA: 3.9 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 1 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
OSHA PEL (United States, 6/1993). Skin
CEIL: 80 mg/m 3 Form: All forms
CEIL: 20 ppm Form: All forms
Bromoform 75-25-2 0.00005 - 0.5 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2006). Skin
Notes: 1996 Adoption Refers to Appendix A
-- Carcinogens.
TWA: 5.2 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 8
hour(s).
TWA: 0.5 ppm 65534 times per shift, 8 hour
(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001). Skin
TWA: 5 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 10
hour(s).
TWA: 0.5 ppm 65534 times per shift, 10
hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006). Skin
TWA: 5 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 8 hour
(s).
TWA: 0.5 ppm 65534 times per shift, 8 hour
(s).
Benzyl Chloride 100-44-7 0.0001 - 0.5 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2006). Notes:
Substance identified by other sources as a
suspected or confirmed human
carcinogen. 1996 Adoption Refers to
Appendix A -- Carcinogens.
TWA: 5.2 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 8
hour(s).
TWA: 1 ppm 65534 times per shift, 8 hour
(s).
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
CEIL: 5 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 15
minute(s).
CEIL: 1 ppm 65534 times per shift, 15
minute(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).
TWA: 5 mg/m 3 65534 times per shift, 8 hour
(s).
TWA: 1 ppm 65534 times per shift, 8 hour
(s).
Benzene 71-43-2 0.00005 - 0.5 ACGIH TLV (United States, 5/2004). Skin
STEL: 8 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
STEL: 2.5 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All
forms
TWA: 1.6 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 0.5 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
NIOSH REL (United States, 6/2001). Notes:
See Appendix A - NIOSH Potential
Occupational Carcinogen
STEL: 1 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 0.1 ppm 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
OSHA PEL (United States, 6/1993).
STEL: 5 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 1 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
OSHA PEL Z2 (United States, 6/2002).
AMP: 50 ppm 10 minute(s). Form: All forms
CEIL: 25 ppm Form: All forms
TWA: 10 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
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Nonflammable Gas Mixture: 1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane / 1,3 Butadiene / Benzene / Benzyl Chloride / Bromoform /
Bromomethane (Methyl Bromide) / Carbon Disulfide / Carbon Tetrachloride / Vinyl Chloride
1,3-Butadiene 106-99-0 0.0001 - 0.5 ACGIH TLV (United States, 9/2004). Notes:
Substance identified by other sources as a
suspected or confirmed human
carcinogen. 1994-1995 Adoption
Substances for which the TLV is higher
than the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit
(PEL) and/or the NIOSH Recommended
Exposure Limit (REL). See CFR 58(124)
:36338-33351, June 30, 1993, for revised
OSHA PEL. Refers to Appendix A --
Carcinogens.
TWA: 4.4 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 2 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
OSHA PEL (United States, 6/1993).
STEL: 5 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 1 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane 79-34-5 0.0001 - 0.5 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2005). Skin
Notes: 1998 Adoption. Refers to Appendix
A -- Carcinogens.
TWA: 1 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001). Skin
Notes: See Appendix C (Chloroethanes)
See Appendix A - NIOSH Potential
Occupational Carcinogen
TWA: 7 mg/m 3 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 1 ppm 10 hour(s). Form: All forms
OSHA PEL (United States, 8/1997). Skin
TWA: 35 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 5 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
Section 4. First aid measures
No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.If fumes are still suspected to be present,
the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or a self-contained breathing apparatus.It may be dangerous to the person
providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Eye contact
Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated
Skin contact
clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Get medical attention.
: Try to warm up the frozen tissues and seek medical attention.
Frostbite
: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give
Inhalation
artificial respiration. Get medical attention.
: Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give
Ingestion
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention if symptoms
appear.
Section 5. Fire fighting measures
Flammability of the product : Non-flammable.
: These products are nitrogen oxides (NO, NO 2...).
Products of combustion
: Use an extinguishing agent suitable for surrounding fires.
Fire fighting media and
instructions
If involved in fire, shut off flow immediately if it can be done without risk. Apply water
from a safe distance to cool container and protect surrounding area.
No specific hazard.
: Fire fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
Special protective
apparatus (SCBA) with a full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode.
equipment for fire-fighters
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Nonflammable Gas Mixture: 1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane / 1,3 Butadiene / Benzene / Benzyl Chloride / Bromoform /
Bromomethane (Methyl Bromide) / Carbon Disulfide / Carbon Tetrachloride / Vinyl Chloride
Section 6. Accidental release measures
: Immediately contact emergency personnel. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Use
Personal precautions
suitable protective equipment (Section 8). Shut off gas supply if this can be done safely.
Isolate area until gas has dispersed.
Environmental precautions : Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains
and sewers.
Section 7. Handling and storage
: Do not puncture or incinerate container. High pressure gas. Use equipment rated for
Handling
cylinder pressure. Close valve after each use and when empty. Protect cylinders from
physical damage; do not drag, roll, slide, or drop. Use a suitable hand truck for cylinder
movement.
: Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Cylinders
Storage
should be stored upright, with valve protection cap in place, and firmly secured to
prevent falling or being knocked over. Cylinder temperatures should not exceed 52 癈
(125 癋).
Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
: Use only with adequate ventilation. If user operations generate dust, fumes, vapor or
Engineering controls
mist, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to
keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory
limits.
Personal protection
: Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk
Eyes
assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists or
dusts.
: Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being
Skin
performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling
this product.
: Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved
Respiratory
standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary.Respirator selection must be
based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe
working limits of the selected respirator.
The applicable standards are (US) 29 CFR 1910.134 and (Canada) Z94.4-93
: Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves or gauntlets complying with an approved standard
Hands
should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment
indicates this is necessary.
Personal protection in case : A self-contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product.
of a large spill
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section 9. Physical and chemical properties
Not applicable.
Molecular weight :
Not applicable.
Molecular formula :
Not available.
Boiling/condensation point :
-209.99癈 (-346癋) based on data for: Nitrogen.
Melting/freezing point :
The lowest known value is -146.9癈 (-232.4癋) (Nitrogen).
Critical temperature :
The highest known value is 0.967 (Air = 1) (Nitrogen).
Vapor density :
Not applicable.
Specific Volume (ft3/lb) :
The only known value is 0.072 (Nitrogen).
Gas Density (lb/ft3) :
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Nonflammable Gas Mixture: 1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane / 1,3 Butadiene / Benzene / Benzyl Chloride / Bromoform /
Bromomethane (Methyl Bromide) / Carbon Disulfide / Carbon Tetrachloride / Vinyl Chloride
Section 10. Stability and reactivity
: The product is stable.
Stability and reactivity
: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Conditions of instability
Unstable. ( at high temperature ) (1,3-butadiene)
Incompatibility with various : Slightly reactive to reactive with metals, acids, alkalis.
substances
Section 11. Toxicological information
Ingredient name Test Result Route Species
Vinyl Chloride (Chloroethylene) LD50 500 mg/kg Oral Rat
LC50 5000 ppm (1 Inhalation Rat
hour(s))
Carbon Tetrachloride LD50 2350 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 5760 mg/kg Oral Rabbit
LD50 5760 mg/kg Oral Guinea pig
LD50 5070 mg/kg Dermal Rat
LDLo 429 mg/kg Oral man
LC50 16000 ppm (1 Inhalation Rat
hour(s))
Carbon Disulfide LD50 1200 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 2550 mg/kg Oral Rabbit
LD50 2125 mg/kg Oral Guinea pig
Methyl Bromide LD50 214 mg/kg Oral Rat
LDLo 500 mg/kg Oral Dog
LC50 850 ppm (1 hour Inhalation Rat
(s))
LC50 1540 mg/m 3 (2 Inhalation Mouse
hour(s))
Bromoform LD50 933 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 1072 mg/kg Oral Mouse
LDLo 143 mg/kg Oral human
Benzyl Chloride LD50 1231 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 1500 mg/kg Oral Mouse
LD50 1500 mg/kg Oral Mammal
LC50 212.1 ppm (1 Inhalation Rat
hour(s))
Benzene LD50 930 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 4700 mg/kg Oral Mouse
LD50 5700 mg/kg Oral Mammal
LD50 48 mg/kg Dermal Mouse
LDLo 50 mg/kg Oral man
LC50 10000 ppm (7 Inhalation Rat
hour(s))
1,3-Butadiene LD50 5480 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 3210 mg/kg Oral Mouse
1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane LD50 200 mg/kg Oral Rat
LDLo 300 mg/kg Oral Dog
Chronic effects on humans : CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS Classified A1 (Confirmed for human.) by ACGIH, 1
:
(Proven for human.) by IARC, 1 (Known To Be Human Carcinogens.) by NTP, +
(Proven.) by OSHA, + (Proven.) by NIOSH, 1 (Proven for human.) by European Union
[Vinyl chloride]. Classified + (Proven.) by NIOSH [carbon tetrachloride]. Classified 2B
(Possible for human.) by IARC, 3 (Possible for human.) by European Union [carbon
tetrachloride]. Classified A2 (Suspected for human.) by ACGIH, 2 (Reasonably
Anticipated To Be Human Carcinogens.) by NTP [carbon tetrachloride]. Classified A4
(Not classifiable for human or animal.) by ACGIH [Carbon disulphide]. Classified +
(Proven.) by NIOSH [Methyl Bromide]. Classified A4 (Not classifiable for human or
animal.) by ACGIH, 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC [Methyl Bromide]. Classified
A3 (Proven for animal.) by ACGIH [bromoform]. Classified 3 (Not classifiable for
human.) by IARC [bromoform]. Classified A3 (Proven for animal.) by ACGIH [ -
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Nonflammable Gas Mixture: 1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane / 1,3 Butadiene / Benzene / Benzyl Chloride / Bromoform /
Bromomethane (Methyl Bromide) / Carbon Disulfide / Carbon Tetrachloride / Vinyl Chloride
chlorotoluene]. Classified 2A (Probable for human.) by IARC [ -chlorotoluene]. Classified
A1 (Confirmed for human.) by ACGIH, 1 (Proven for human.) by IARC, 1 (Known To Be
Human Carcinogens.) by NTP, + (Proven.) by OSHA, + (Proven.) by NIOSH, 1 (Proven
for human.) by European Union [Benzene]. Classified 1 (Known To Be Human
Carcinogens.) by NTP, + (Proven.) by NIOSH, 1 (Proven for human.) by European Union
[1,3-butadiene]. Classified A2 (Suspected for human.) by ACGIH, 2A (Probable for
human.) by IARC [1,3-butadiene]. Classified + (Proven.) by NIOSH [1,1,2,2-
tetrachloroethane]. Classified A3 (Proven for animal.) by ACGIH [1,1,2,2-
tetrachloroethane]. Classified 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC [1,1,2,2-
tetrachloroethane].
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS Classified 3 by European Union [Methyl Bromide]. Classified
:
2 by European Union [1,3-butadiene].
: Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant).
Other toxic effects on
humans
Specific effects
: Contains material which can cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and
Carcinogenic effects
level of exposure.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Mutagenic effects
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Reproduction toxicity
Section 12. Ecological information
Ingredient name Species Period Result
Carbon Tetrachloride Brachydanio rerio (LC50) 96 hour(s) 24.3 mg/l
Lepomis macrochirus (LC50) 96 hour(s) 27 mg/l
Pimephales promelas (LC50) 96 hour(s) 41.4 mg/l
Pimephales promelas (LC50) 96 hour(s) 42.9 mg/l
Pimephales promelas (LC50) 96 hour(s) 43.3 mg/l
Lepomis macrochirus (LC50) 96 hour(s) 125 mg/l
Carbon Disulfide Poecilia reticulata (LC50) 96 hour(s) 4 mg/l
Methyl Bromide Poecilia reticulata (EC50) 48 hour(s) 0.0008 mg/l
Poecilia reticulata (EC50) 48 hour(s) 0.5 mg/l
Oryzias latipes (EC50) 48 hour(s) 0.5 mg/l
Poecilia reticulata (LC50) 96 hour(s) 0.0008 mg/l
Oryzias latipes (LC50) 96 hour(s) 0.7 mg/l
Lepomis macrochirus (LC50) 96 hour(s) 11 mg/l
Bromoform Selenastrum capricornutum 48 hour(s) 46.4 mg/l
(EC50)
Lepomis macrochirus (LC50) 96 hour(s) 29 mg/l
Daphnia pulex (LC50) 96 hour(s) 44 mg/l
Benzyl Chloride Pimephales promelas (LC50) 96 hour(s) 5 mg/l
Benzene Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 9.23 mg/l
Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 10 mg/l
Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 11.73 mg/l
Oncorhynchus mykiss (LC50) 96 hour(s) 5.3 mg/l
Oncorhynchus mykiss (LC50) 96 hour(s) 5.9 mg/l
Oncorhynchus mykiss (LC50) 96 hour(s) 9.2 mg/l
1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 23 mg/l
Daphnia magna (EC50) 48 hour(s) 25 mg/l
Selenastrum capricornutum 48 hour(s) 73.4 mg/l
(EC50)
Pimephales promelas (LC50) 96 hour(s) 20.3 mg/l
Pimephales promelas (LC50) 96 hour(s) 20.4 mg/l
Lepomis macrochirus (LC50) 96 hour(s) 21 mg/l
: These products are nitrogen oxides (NO, NO 2...).
Products of degradation
: The products of degradation are as toxic as the product itself.
Toxicity of the products of
biodegradation
: Not available.
Environmental fate
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Environmental hazards
Toxicity to the environment : Not available.
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Nonflammable Gas Mixture: 1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane / 1,3 Butadiene / Benzene / Benzyl Chloride / Bromoform /
Bromomethane (Methyl Bromide) / Carbon Disulfide / Carbon Tetrachloride / Vinyl Chloride
Section 13. Disposal considerations
Product removed from the cylinder must be disposed of in accordance with appropriate Federal, State, local
regulation.Return cylinders with residual product to Airgas, Inc.Do not dispose of locally.
Section 14. Transport information
Regulatory UN number Proper shipping Class Packing group Label Additional
information name information
DOT Classification UN1956 COMPRESSED GAS, 2.2 Not applicable (gas). -
N.O.S. NON-FLAMMABLE GAS
2
TDG Classification UN1956 COMPRESSED GAS, 2.2 Not applicable (gas). Explosive
N.O.S. Limit and
Limited
2
Quantity
Index
0.125
Passenger
Carrying
Road or Rail
Index
75
UN1956 COMPRESSED GAS, 2.2 Not applicable (gas). -
Mexico
N.O.S.
Classification NON-FLAMMABLE GAS
2
Section 15. Regulatory information
United States
: TSCA 4(a) final test rules: Carbon disulphide; -chlorotoluene
U.S. Federal regulations
TSCA 8(a) PAIR: Carbon disulphide; bromoform; -chlorotoluene
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Nitrogen; Vinyl chloride; carbon tetrachloride; Carbon disulphide;
Methyl Bromide; bromoform; -chlorotoluene; Benzene; 1,3-butadiene; 1,1,2,2-
tetrachloroethane
TSCA 12(b) one time export: Carbon disulphide; -chlorotoluene
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: Nitrogen
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: Nitrogen:
Sudden Release of Pressure
Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: Vinyl chloride; carbon tetrachloride; Methyl Bromide;
bromoform; Benzene; 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: Carbon disulphide; -chlorotoluene; Benzene
Clean air act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: Vinyl chloride; Carbon disulphide;
1,3-butadiene
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: Vinyl chloride; 1,3-butadiene
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: Carbon disulphide
SARA 313
Product name CAS number Concentration
: Vinyl Chloride (Chloroethylene) 75-01-4 0.0001 - 0.5
Form R - Reporting
Carbon Tetrachloride 56-23-5 0.0001 - 0.5
requirements
Benzyl Chloride 100-44-7 0.0001 - 0.5
Benzene 71-43-2 0.00005 - 0.5
1,3-Butadiene 106-99-0 0.0001 - 0.5
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Nonflammable Gas Mixture: 1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane / 1,3 Butadiene / Benzene / Benzyl Chloride / Bromoform /
Bromomethane (Methyl Bromide) / Carbon Disulfide / Carbon Tetrachloride / Vinyl Chloride
: Vinyl Chloride (Chloroethylene) 75-01-4 0.0001 - 0.5
Supplier notification
Carbon Tetrachloride 56-23-5 0.0001 - 0.5
Benzyl Chloride 100-44-7 0.0001 - 0.5
Benzene 71-43-2 0.00005 - 0.5
1,3-Butadiene 106-99-0 0.0001 - 0.5
SARA 313 notifications must not be detached from the MSDS and any copying and redistribution of the MSDS shall
include copying and redistribution of the notice attached to copies of the MSDS subsequently redistributed.
: Pennsylvania RTK: Nitrogen: (generic environmental hazard); Vinyl chloride: (special
State regulations
hazard, environmental hazard, generic environmental hazard); carbon tetrachloride:
(special hazard, environmental hazard, generic environmental hazard); Carbon
disulphide: (environmental hazard, generic environmental hazard); Methyl Bromide:
(environmental hazard, generic environmental hazard); bromoform: (environmental
hazard, generic environmental hazard); -chlorotoluene: (environmental hazard, generic
environmental hazard); Benzene: (special hazard, environmental hazard, generic
environmental hazard); 1,3-butadiene: (special hazard, environmental hazard, generic
environmental hazard); 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane: (environmental hazard, generic
environmental hazard)
Massachusetts RTK: Nitrogen; Vinyl chloride; carbon tetrachloride; Carbon disulphide;
Methyl Bromide; bromoform; -chlorotoluene; Benzene; 1,3-butadiene; 1,1,2,2-
tetrachloroethane
New Jersey: Nitrogen; Vinyl chloride; carbon tetrachloride; Carbon disulphide; Methyl
Bromide; bromoform; -chlorotoluene; Benzene; 1,3-butadiene; 1,1,2,2-
tetrachloroethane
: WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause
California prop. 65
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Ingredient name Cancer Reproductive No significant risk Maximum
level acceptable dosage
level
Vinyl Chloride (Chloroethylene) Yes. No. Yes. No.
Carbon Tetrachloride Yes. No. Yes. No.
Carbon Disulfide No. Yes. No. No.
Methyl Bromide No. Yes. No. 810 g/day
(inhalation)
Bromoform Yes. No. Yes. No.
Benzyl Chloride Yes. No. Yes. No.
Benzene Yes. Yes. 6.4 g/day (ingestion) 24 g/day (ingestion)
13 g/day (inhalation) 49 g/day (inhalation)
1,3-Butadiene Yes. Yes. Yes. No.
1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane Yes. No. Yes. No.
Canada
: Class A: Compressed gas.
WHMIS (Canada)
Class D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).
CEPA DSL: Nitrogen; Vinyl chloride; carbon tetrachloride; Carbon disulphide; Methyl
Bromide; bromoform; -chlorotoluene; Benzene; 1,3-butadiene; 1,1,2,2-
tetrachloroethane
Section 16. Other information
United States
: CANCER HAZARD
Label Requirements
CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAN CAUSE CANCER
CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE.
Canada
: Class A: Compressed gas.
Label Requirements
Class D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).
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Hazardous Material : Health
Information System (U.S.A.)
0
Fire hazard
0
Reactivity
C
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Nonflammable Gas Mixture: 1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane / 1,3 Butadiene / Benzene / Benzyl Chloride / Bromoform /
Bromomethane (Methyl Bromide) / Carbon Disulfide / Carbon Tetrachloride / Vinyl Chloride
Personal protection
National Fire Protection :
Flammability
0
Association (U.S.A.)
1 0
Health Instability
Special
Notice to reader
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named
supplier nor any of its subsidiaries 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 may present
unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot
guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.
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