Material Safety Data Sheet
Nonflammable Gas Mixture: 2 Chloroethanol / Nitrogen / Vinyl Chloride
Section 1. Chemical product and company identification
Product name : Nonflammable Gas Mixture: 2 Chloroethanol / Nitrogen / Vinyl Chloride
Supplier : AIRGAS INC., on behalf of its subsidiaries
259 North Radnor-Chester Road
Suite 100
Radnor, PA 19087-5283
1-610-687-5253
Product use : Synthetic/Analytical chemistry.
MSDS # : 006140
Date of : 4/14/2009.
Preparation/Revision
In case of emergency : 1-866-734-3438
Section 2. Hazards identification
Physical state : Gas.
Emergency overview : WARNING!
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.
Routes of entry : Inhalation
Potential acute health effects
Eyes : Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite.
Skin : Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite.
: Acts as a simple asphyxiant.
Inhalation
: Ingestion is not a normal route of exposure for gases
Ingestion
Potential chronic health : CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified A4 (Not classifiable for humans or animals.) by
effects ACGIH [2-chloroethanol]. Classified A1 (Confirmed for humans.) by ACGIH, 1 (Proven
for humans.) by IARC, 1 (Known to be human carcinogens.) by NTP, + (Proven.) by
OSHA, + (Proven.) by NIOSH [vinyl chloride].
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Medical conditions : Acute or chronic respiratory conditions may be aggravated by overexposure to this gas.
aggravated by over-
exposure
See toxicological information (section 11)
Section 3. Composition, Information on Ingredients
Name CAS number % Volume Exposure limits
Nitrogen 7727-37-9 99 Oxygen Depletion [Asphyxiant]
2-Chloroethanol 107-07-3 0.0005 - 0.5 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007).
Absorbed through skin.
C: 3.3 mg/m?br>
C: 1 ppm
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001).
Absorbed through skin.
CEIL: 3 mg/m?br>
CEIL: 1 ppm
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).
Absorbed through skin.
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Nonflammable Gas Mixture: 2 Chloroethanol / Nitrogen / Vinyl Chloride
TWA: 16 mg/m?8 hour(s).
TWA: 5 ppm 8 hour(s).
OSHA PEL 1989 (United States, 3/1989).
Absorbed through skin.
CEIL: 3 mg/m?br>
CEIL: 1 ppm
Vinyl Chloride (Chloroethylene) 75-01-4 0.0001 - 0.5 ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2008).
TWA: 1 ppm 8 hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).
STEL: 5 ppm 15 minute(s).
TWA: 1 ppm 8 hour(s).
OSHA PEL 1989 (United States, 3/1989).
STEL: 5 ppm 15 minute(s).
TWA: 1 ppm 8 hour(s).
Section 4. First aid measures
No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.If it is suspected that fumes are still present,
the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or self-contained breathing apparatus.It may be dangerous to the person
providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Eye contact : Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical
attention immediately.
Skin contact : In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean
shoes thoroughly before reuse. Get medical attention immediately.
Frostbite : Try to warm up the frozen tissues and seek medical attention.
Inhalation : Move exposed person to fresh air. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if
respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel.
Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention
immediately.
Ingestion : As this product is a gas, refer to the inhalation section.
Section 5. Fire-fighting measures
Flammability of the product : Non-flammable.
Products of combustion : Decomposition products may include the following materials:
nitrogen oxides
Fire-fighting media and : Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
instructions
Apply water from a safe distance to cool container and protect surrounding area. If
involved in fire, shut off flow immediately if it can be done without risk.
Contains gas under pressure. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and
the container may burst or explode.
Special protective : Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
equipment for fire-fighters
Section 6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions : Immediately contact emergency personnel. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Use
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.
Methods for cleaning up : Immediately contact emergency personnel. Stop leak if without risk. Note: see section 1
for emergency contact information and section 13 for waste disposal.
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Section 7. Handling and storage
Handling : High pressure gas. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Use equipment rated for
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.
Storage : Cylinders 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
Engineering controls : Use only with adequate ventilation. 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
Eyes : Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk
assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists or
dusts.
Skin : Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being
performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling
this product.
Respiratory : Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved
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
Hands : Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be
worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is
necessary.
Personal protection in case : Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) should be used to avoid inhalation of the
product.
of a large spill
Product name
nitrogen Oxygen Depletion [Asphyxiant]
2-chloroethanol ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2007). Absorbed through skin.
C: 3.3 mg/m?br>
C: 1 ppm
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/2001). Absorbed through skin.
CEIL: 3 mg/m?br>
CEIL: 1 ppm
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006). Absorbed through skin.
TWA: 16 mg/m?8 hour(s).
TWA: 5 ppm 8 hour(s).
OSHA PEL 1989 (United States, 3/1989). Absorbed through skin.
CEIL: 3 mg/m?br>
CEIL: 1 ppm
vinyl chloride ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2008).
TWA: 1 ppm 8 hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States, 11/2006).
STEL: 5 ppm 15 minute(s).
TWA: 1 ppm 8 hour(s).
OSHA PEL 1989 (United States, 3/1989).
STEL: 5 ppm 15 minute(s).
TWA: 1 ppm 8 hour(s).
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
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Nonflammable Gas Mixture: 2 Chloroethanol / Nitrogen / Vinyl Chloride
Section 9. Physical and chemical properties
Melting/freezing point : -210癈 (-346癋) This is based on data for the following ingredient: nitrogen.
Critical temperature : Lowest known value: -146.9癈 (-232.4癋) (nitrogen).
Vapor density : Highest known value: 0.967 (Air = 1) (nitrogen).
Gas Density (lb/ft 3) : Only known value: 0.072 (nitrogen).
Section 10. Stability and reactivity
Stability and reactivity : The product is stable.
Incompatibility with various : Not considered to be reactive according to our database.
substances
Hazardous decomposition : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should
not be produced.
products
Hazardous polymerization : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Section 11. Toxicological information
Toxicity data
Product/ingredient name Result Species Dose Exposure
2-chloroethanol LD50 Dermal Rabbit 700 mg/kg -
LD50 Dermal Rat 293 mg/kg -
LD50 Dermal Rabbit 67 mg/kg -
LD50 Intraperitoneal Rat 95 mg/kg -
LD50 Oral Rat 71 mg/kg -
LD50 Subcutaneous Rat 84 mg/kg -
LD50 Unreported Rat 71 mg/kg -
LDLo Intraperitoneal Rat 58 mg/kg -
LC50 Inhalation Rat 290 mg/m? 1 hours
Gas.
vinyl chloride LD50 Oral Rat 500 mg/kg -
LC50 Inhalation Rat 18 pph 15 minutes
Gas.
LC50 Inhalation Rat 5000 ppm 1 hours
Gas.
Chronic effects on humans : CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified A4 (Not classifiable for humans or animals.) by
ACGIH [2-chloroethanol]. Classified A1 (Confirmed for humans.) by ACGIH, 1 (Proven
for humans.) by IARC, 1 (Known to be human carcinogens.) by NTP, + (Proven.) by
OSHA, + (Proven.) by NIOSH [vinyl chloride].
Other toxic effects on : No specific information is available in our database regarding the other toxic effects of
this material to humans.
humans
Specific effects
Carcinogenic effects : Contains material which can cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and
level of exposure.
Mutagenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Reproduction toxicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Section 12. Ecological information
Aquatic ecotoxicity
Product/ingredient name Test Result Species Exposure
2-chloroethanol - Acute EC50 340000 to Daphnia - Water 48 hours
390000 ug/L Fresh water flea - Daphnia
pulex
- Acute EC50 320000 to Daphnia - Water 48 hours
380000 ug/L Fresh water flea - Daphnia
magna
- Acute EC50 320000 to Daphnia - Water 48 hours
370000 ug/L Fresh water flea -
Ceriodaphnia
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Nonflammable Gas Mixture: 2 Chloroethanol / Nitrogen / Vinyl Chloride
reticulata
- Acute EC50 227000 to Daphnia - Water 48 hours
275000 ug/L Fresh water flea - Daphnia
magna
- Acute LC50 235000 to Daphnia - Water 48 hours
280000 ug/L Fresh water flea - Daphnia
magna
- Acute LC50 680000 ug/L Crustaceans - 48 hours
Marine water Brine shrimp -
Artemia sp.
- Acute LC50 189000 to Daphnia - Water 48 hours
231000 ug/L Fresh water flea - Daphnia
magna
- Acute LC50 100000 to Daphnia - Water 48 hours
200000 ug/L Fresh water flea - Daphnia
magna
- Acute LC50 33200 to Fish - Bluegill - 96 hours
37700 ug/L Fresh water Lepomis
macrochirus
- Acute LC50 30100 to Fish - Medaka, 96 hours
34500 ug/L Fresh water high-eyes -
Oryzias latipes
- Acute LC50 28500 to Fish - Goldfish - 96 hours
40000 ug/L Fresh water Carassius
auratus
- Acute LC50 26400 to Fish - Channel 96 hours
30100 ug/L Fresh water catfish - Ictalurus
punctatus
- Acute LC50 24100 to Fish - Goldfish - 96 hours
30700 ug/L Fresh water Carassius
auratus
- Acute LC50 21600 to Fish - Channel 96 hours
24100 ug/L Fresh water catfish - Ictalurus
punctatus
- Acute LC50 21500 to Fish - Bluegill - 96 hours
24100 ug/L Fresh water Lepomis
macrochirus
- Acute LC50 19100 to Fish - Goldfish - 96 hours
21700 ug/L Fresh water Carassius
auratus
- Acute LC50 18000 to Fish - Channel 96 hours
20500 ug/L Fresh water catfish - Ictalurus
punctatus
- Acute LC50 15500 to Fish - Western 96 hours
17400 ug/L Fresh water mosquitofish -
Gambusia affinis
- Acute LC50 250000 to Daphnia - Water 48 hours
326000 ul/L Fresh water flea -
Ceriodaphnia
reticulata
- Acute LC50 574000 to Daphnia - Water 48 hours
702000 ul/L Fresh water flea - Daphnia
pulex
- Acute LC50 308000 to Daphnia - Water 48 hours
367000 ul/L Fresh water flea - Daphnia
magna
Products of degradation : Products of degradation: nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2 etc.).
Environmental fate : Not available.
Environmental hazards : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Toxicity to the environment : Not available.
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Nonflammable Gas Mixture: 2 Chloroethanol / Nitrogen / 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.
TDG Classification UN1956 COMPRESSED GAS, 2.2 Not applicable (gas). Explosive
N.O.S. Limit and
Limited
Quantity
Index
0.125
Passenger
Carrying
Road or Rail
Index
75
Mexico UN1956 COMPRESSED GAS, 2.2 Not applicable (gas). -
N.O.S.
Classification
"Refer to CFR 49 (or authority having jurisdiction) to determine the information required for shipment of the
product."
Section 15. Regulatory information
United States
U.S. Federal regulations : United States inventory (TSCA 8b): All components are listed or exempted.
TSCA precursor chemical list: 2-chloroethanol
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
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: vinyl chloride
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: vinyl chloride
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found.
SARA 313
Product name CAS number Concentration
Form R - Reporting : Vinyl Chloride (Chloroethylene) 75-01-4 0.0001 - 0.5
requirements
Supplier notification : Vinyl Chloride (Chloroethylene) 75-01-4 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.
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State regulations : Connecticut Carcinogen Reporting: None of the components are listed.
Connecticut Hazardous Material Survey: None of the components are listed.
Florida substances: None of the components are listed.
Illinois Chemical Safety Act: None of the components are listed.
Illinois Toxic Substances Disclosure to Employee Act: None of the components are
listed.
Louisiana Reporting: None of the components are listed.
Louisiana Spill: None of the components are listed.
Massachusetts Spill: None of the components are listed.
Massachusetts Substances: The following components are listed: NITROGEN
Michigan Critical Material: None of the components are listed.
Minnesota Hazardous Substances: None of the components are listed.
New Jersey Hazardous Substances: The following components are listed: NITROGEN
(COMPRESSED OR LIQUIFIED); VINYL CHLORIDE
New Jersey Spill: None of the components are listed.
New Jersey Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act: None of the components are listed.
New York Acutely Hazardous Substances: The following components are listed:
Monochloroethylene
New York Toxic Chemical Release Reporting: None of the components are listed.
Pennsylvania RTK Hazardous Substances: The following components are listed:
NITROGEN; ETHENE, CHLORO-
Rhode Island Hazardous Substances: None of the components are listed.
California Prop. 65 : WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause
cancer.
Ingredient name Cancer Reproductive No significant risk Maximum
level acceptable dosage
level
Vinyl Chloride (Chloroethylene) Yes. No. Yes. No.
Canada
WHMIS (Canada) : Class A: Compressed gas.
CEPA Toxic substances: None of the components are listed.
Canadian ARET: None of the components are listed.
Canadian NPRI: None of the components are listed.
Alberta Designated Substances: None of the components are listed.
Ontario Designated Substances: None of the components are listed.
Quebec Designated Substances: None of the components are listed.
Section 16. Other information
United States
Label requirements : CANCER HAZARD - CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAN CAUSE CANCER.
CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE.
Canada
Label requirements : Class A: Compressed gas.
Hazardous Material : Health * 1
Information System (U.S.A.)
0
Flammability
0
Physical hazards
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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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