MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET NAF P-III
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name NAF P-III Other Names None
Fire protection agent for total flooding of rooms containing electrical equipment such as switch rooms and relay rooms as well as
Recommended Use
flammable liquid storages and Class A risks such as records rooms and libraries.
Unit 1, 2-8 South Street
Supplier Name Wormald Address
Rydalmere, NSW 2116 AUSTRALIA
Telephone No. 133 166 Emergency Telephone No. 133 166 or 000
Date Prepared February 2008
SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard Classification DANGEROUS GOODS. NON HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
Safety Phrase(s) Not available Risk Phrase(s) Not available
SECTION 3: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
SUBSTANCE
Chemical Identity of the Pure Substance Common Name / Synonyms CAS Number
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
MIXTURE
Chemical Identity of Ingredients Proportion of Ingredients CAS Number
2, 2 Dichloro-1, 1, 1-Trifluoroethane (HCFC 123) 55 % 306-83-2
Isopropenyl-1-Methyl cyclohexene 4% 5989-27-5
Tetrafluoroethane (HCFC 134A) 10 % 811-97-2
2 Chloro 1, 1, 1, 2-Tetrafluoroethane (HCFC 124) 31 % 2837-89-0
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 20
minutes while holding lids open. If redness, itching or a
EYE CONTACT
burning sensation develops, get medical attention. Treat for
frostbite if necessary.
Wash the material off the skin with copious amounts of soap
and water for at least 15 minutes. If redness, itching or
SKIN CONTACT
burning occurs, get medical attention. Treat for frostbite if
necessary. Do not give adrenaline/epinephrine.
Description of Necessary First Aid Measures
Remove victim to fresh air. If cough or other respiratory
symptoms occur, consult medical personnel. If not breathing
INHALATION
give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth. If
breathing is difficult give oxygen. Consult medical personnel.
If patient is conscious, give 1 to 2 glasses of water to drink
INGESTION and get medical attention. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Have
victim lie down and keep them warm.
Medical Attention and Special Treatment See above
Aggravated Medical Conditions Caused by Exposure Cardiac problems
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Thermal decomposition at
temperatures above 500癈 forming
hydrogen fluoride and hydrogen
chloride. These by-products have a
Suitable Extinguishing Media This is an extinguishing agent Hazards From Combustion Products
sharp irritating odour. They are
dangerous in low concentrations, and in
sufficient concentrations can result in
personal injury or death.
A self-contained breathing apparatus
Special Protective Precautions and
with full face piece and protective Hazchem Code 2RE
Equipment for Fire Fighters
clothing are to be used.
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SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
If material is released/spilled, evacuate area and ventilate to outside atmosphere.
Emergency Procedures
Cool or remove hot metal surfaces or sources of non-extinguished flames.
Methods and Materials for Containment and Clean Up See above
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for Safe Handling Protect the cylinder from damage. Handle in well-ventilated areas.
Store as a liquefied compressed gas in approved fire extinguishers, or bulk tanks
Conditions for Safe Storage, Including any Incompatibilities complying with AS 2030 away from high temperatures. Fire extinguishers must
have safety pins and seals fitted to protect against accidental release.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
National Exposure Standards Not available Biological Limit Controls Not available
Chemical goggles, full face shield,
Engineering Controls Not available Personal Protection Equipment
gloves
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Colourless gas Odour Citrus odour
pH Not available Vapour Pressure 221 kPa @ 20癈
Vapour Density (air = 1) 5.0 Boiling Point / Range -1.9癈
Freezing / Melting Point (specify) Not available Solubility in Water Negligible
Specific Gravity or Density 1.36 @ 25癈 Flash Point None
Upper and Lower Flammable
Not explosive Ignition Temperature Does not ignite
(explosive) Limits in Air
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable, under normal conditions of Decomposes under fire conditions
Chemical Stability Conditions to Avoid
handling and use. above 500癈.
Thermal decomposition at
temperatures above 500癈 forming
hydrogen fluoride and hydrogen
Active metals, aluminium dust and fires chloride. These by-products have a
Incompatible Materials Hazardous Decomposition Products
involving metal hydrides. sharp irritating odour. They are
dangerous in low concentrations, and in
sufficient concentrations can result in
personal injury or death.
Hazardous Reactions None
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The liquid from this material can produce chilling sensations
EYE CONTACT
and discomfort.
Evaporation of liquid from the skin can produce chilling
SKIN CONTACT
sensations. Frostbite can occur.
Health Effects From the Likely Routes of Exposure
Exposure to concentrations of this material above 4 % for
INHALATION
longer than one minute can cause toxic side effects.
Ingestion is not likely to occur since this material is a gas at
INGESTION
room temperature.
Dizziness, impaired coordination,
reduced mental activity, and cardiac
effects above 4 % concentration in
Acute Overexposure Chronic Overexposure Not available.
excess of one minute. Unconsciousness
or even death in high concentrations
with longer exposures.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity Not available Persistence and Degradability Not available
Mobility Not available Environmental Fate (Exposure) Not available
Bioaccumulative Potential Not available
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal Methods and Containers Disposal of in compliance with local, state and Commonwealth regulations.
Special Precautions for Landfill or
Not available
Incineration
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SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN Number UN 3163 UN Proper Shipping Name NAF P-III
Class and Subsidiary Risk D. G. Class 2.2 Packing Group Packing Group III
Special Precautions for User None Hazchem Code 2RE
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
The regulatory status of a material (including its ingredients) under relevant
Not available
Australian health, safety and environmental legislation.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Date of Preparation February 2008
END OF MSDS
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