MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Cordless Fuel Cell
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Hydrocarbons
CHEMICAL NAME: Compressed, extremely flammable, liquefied gas
MANUFACTURER: Paslode
888 Forest Edge Drive
Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061-3105
INFORMATION TELEPHONE NUMBER: 847-634-1900
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS (fuel and propellant)
CAS CONCENTRATION
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS NUMBER (% by weight)
Propylene 115-07-1 60-90
Butylenes 25167-67-3 10-40
Propane 74-98-6 <3
3. HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Self-pressurized container of extremely flammable, liquefied gas.
Storage at temperatures above 120癋 may create a fire hazard.
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Respiratory system, eyes and skin.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYE CONTACT: Direct contact with liquefied gas can result in frostbite ("cold burn")
SKIN CONTACT: Exposure to expanding gas or vaporizing liquid may cause frostbite.
INGESTION: Exposure to expanding gas or vaporizing liquid may cause frostbite to internal organs and tissue.
Ingestion not anticipated since components of fuel gas and propellant are gaseous at ambient
pressure and temperature.
INHALATION: May cause asphyxiation in high concentrations. Repeated or prolonged inhalation may cause toxic
effects. See MSDS Section 11 for more information.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
FYF: Immediately flush eves with plenty of water. Get immediate medical attention.
SKIN: In case of frostbite, do not remove clothes. Get immediate medical attention.
INGESTION: Get immediate medical attention.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Get immediate medical attention.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT: Approximately -160癋.
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS (% in air by volume): Approximately 2 to 10.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Dry chemical; carbon dioxide; foam; water.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Fuel cells may release contents if not sufficiently cooled with water
spray. Isolate hazard area and evacuate unprotected personnel. Full
emergency equipment with self contained breathing apparatus and
full protective clothing should be worn by firefighters.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES: Eliminate sources of ignition.
Isolate hazard area.
Ventilate hazard area.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
RECOMMENDED STORAGE TEMPERATURE: Below 120癋
SHELF LIFE: For maximum number of tool cycles, use before date code on fuel cell.
HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: In addition to limitations on storage temperature, fuel cells should
be handled and stored so as to avoid puncture. Even after use,
do not puncture fuel cell or expose fuel cell to high temperature.
Do not attempt to refill the fuel cell.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS: Eye protection must be worn when handling fuel cells.
SKIN PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS: Gloves are recommended when handling fuel cells.
RESPIRATORY / VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS: Use in a well ventilated environment.
EXPOSURE LIMITS: OSHA ACGIH
(ppm) (ppm)
propylene NE NE
butylene NE NE
propane 1000 2500
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES (fuel and propellant)
PHYSICAL FORM: liquefied gas
COLOR: colorless
ODOR: faintly olefinic
BOILING POINT: approximately -50癋
MELT POINT / FREEZE POINT: approximately -300癋
pH: not applicable
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: slightly
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: approximately 0.6 for liquefied gas
% VOLATILE BY WEIGHT: 100%
2
VAPOR PRESSURE: approximately 100 lb/in at 70癋
VAPOR DENSITY: approximately 1.5 (air = 1)
10. REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Product is stable
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
INCOMPATIBLITIES: Oxidizing agents, halogens and acids
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition or burning may product carbon monoxide or
carbon dioxide from fuel gas combustion.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE INHALATION: Low toxicity ?LC50>5 mg/L (rat). Components of fuel cell gases and propellant are simple
asphyxiants. Exposure to high concentrations of propylene has been associated with
irregular heartbeat.
CHRONIC INHALATION: No significant effects have been demonstrated for any components except propylene.
Chronic exposure to propylene has been associated with liver damage.
ACUTE EYE OR SKIN CONTACT: Frostbite ("cold burn") can result from exposure to expanding gas or
vaporizing liquid. Components of fuel cell gas and propellant at ambient
pressure and temperature produce little or no irritation.
CHRONIC EYE OR SKIN CONTACT: No significant effects have been demonstrated for components of fuel cell
gas and propellant at ambient pressure and temperature.
CARCINOGENCITY: No components of fuel cell gas or propellant are classified as carcinogens by IARC, NTP, or
OSHA.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicological and environmental fate data have not been determined specifically for this product. Information is
based on International Uniform Chemical Information. Database (IUCLID) entries for components of fuel cell gas
and propellant.
ECOTOXICOLOGIAL INFORMATION: Anaesthetic to animals and insects at high concentration. Not expected to
pose hazards to aquatic life. Not inhibitory to plant growth at ambient
concentrations. Bioaccumulation is not expected.
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE INFORMATION: Volatilization is expected to be primary fate process. Components of
fuel cell gas and propellant have photochemical reactivity.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local
environmental regulation. See RCRA discussion in MSDS Section 15.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DOT INFORMATION*
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Consumer Commodity
HAZARD CLASS: ORM-D PRODUCT RQ (lbs.): None
UN NUMBER: None LABEL: None
* Above description is for domestic (U.S.) ground transportation of fuel cells only. Information must be determined
for shipment by any other mode or authority.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA STATUS: All components are included in the TSCA Chemical Inventory.
CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY: None
SARA TITLE III:
SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: none
SECTION 311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES:
Acute Heath yes
Chronic Health yes
Fire yes
Reactive no
Sudden Release of Pressure yes
SECTION 313 TOXIC CHEMICALS: propylene ?CAS Number 115-07-1
60-90% by weight
RCRA STATUS: If discarded in its purchased form, this product may be classified as a D001 (ignitable)
hazardous waste. Even after use, the fuel cell remains pressurized by an extremely flammable
propellant and may retain these hazardous waste characteristics. Waste generators must
consider federal, state and local hazardous waste regulations to determine a proper disposal
method based on their status as a conditionally exempt, small quantity or large quantity
generator.
CANADIAN STATUS: All components listed on Domestic Substances Inventory (DSL).
EUROPEAN UNIO: All components listed on European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (EIECS):
Component EIECS No.
Butylenes 246-689-3
Propane 200-827-9
Propylene 204-062-1
SATE REGULATORY INFORMATION: No component of fuel gas or propellant is included on California
Proposition 65 lists as a carcinogen or reproductive toxin.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS CLASSIFICATION: Health 1
* To be determined by user Flammability 4
under specific conditions Reactivity 0
PPE *
REASON FOR USE: Update to new format
PREPARED BY: Ken Brown, CHMM
ISSUE DATE: 5/21/2004
SUPERCEDES VERSION DATED: N/A
The information contained in this material safety data sheet is provided without warranty, expressed or implied, except
that it is accurate to the best knowledge of Paslode. The data on this sheet relate only to the Cordless Fuel Cell. Paslode
assumes no legal responsibility for use or reliance upon these data.