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SAINT-GOBAIN CRYSTALS
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT: BC-509 Liquid Scintillator EMERGENCY PHONE NO.
ChemTrec 1-800-424-9300
Outside U.S. 703-527-3887
SECTION 1 SUPPLIER INFORMATION
COMMON NAME : BC-509 Liquid Scintillator
CHEMICAL NAME : (1)Hexafluorobenzene, (2)organic fluors
FORMULA : (1)[C6F6], (2)Trade Secret
PRODUCT CAS # : (1)392-56-3
SUPPLIER : Saint-Gobain Crystals
ADDRESS : 17900 Great Lakes Parkway
CITY/STATE/ZIP : Hiram, OH 44234
PHONE : (440)834-5600
TELEFAX : (440)834-7680
SECTION II HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT INFORMATION
INGREDIENT %WT. PEL-OSHA TLV-ACGIH
Hexaflurobenzene > 99.75 N/A N/A
Organic fluors < 0. 25 not determined not determined
INGREDIENT HAZARD STATEMENT
NOTE: NA
SECTION III PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
BOILING POINT (F) : 176.9
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H20=1) : 1.61
MELTING POINT : NA
VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg) : 84
VAPOR DENSITY (air=1) : >1
ND = No Data
NA = Not applicable
EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE=1): UNK
% SOLUBILITY/WATER: NIL
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APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Clear, blue, fluorescent liquid with slight odor.
SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: 50 oF (TOC)
AUTO-IGNITION: Not determined
LEL: Not determined
UEL: Not determined
NFPA HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
HEALTH: 2 FLAMMABLE: 3 REACTIVITY: 1
HMIS HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
HEALTH: 2 FLAMMABLE: 3 REACTIVITY: 1
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, water spray, or foam.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and
protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and lungs. Use water to spray cool fire exposed
surfaces and to protect personnel.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Heat, sparks, open flame, or strong oxidizers
may ignite this material. Heated vapors may travel along the ground to ignition sources.
SECTION V REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong Oxidants, such as liquid chlorine or concentrated oxygen. May form
complexes with transition metals, which can explode when heated.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS: Toxic Fumes of Carbon monoxide,
Carbon dioxide, and hydrogen fluoride.
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
AVOID: N/A
SECTION VI HEALTH HAZARD DATA
ROUTES OF ENTRY
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EYES: YES SKIN: YES INHALATION: YES INGESTION: YES
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
EYE: May cause irritation
SKIN: May cause irritation
INHALATION: May cause irritation to upper respiratory tract.
INGESTION: May cause gastrointestinal disturbances.
CARCINOGENICITY: N/A
NTP: N/A IARC: N/A OSHA: N/A
CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARD: N/A
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Not determined.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID
EYE CONTACT: Rinse immediately with water and seek medical advice.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Seek medical
advice immediately.
INGESTION: Seek medical advice immediately. Do not induce vomiting
SECTION VII PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
EPA: WASTE #: D001
UN #: 1993
DOT CLASSIFICATION: Flammable Liquid, N.O.S. (hexafluorobenzene), 3, II
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Evacuate area. Shut
off all sources of ignition. Cover with an activated carbon absorbent. Ventilate area.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and
scrubber (take extra care in igniting, as this material is highly flammable). Observe all Federal,
state and local laws.
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PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Keep away from heat; keep
container closed when not in use. Only a technically qualified person should open container.
SECTION VIII CONTROL MEASURES
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Wear appropriate NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator.
VENTILATION: Use only in chemical fume hood.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Chemical resistant gloves and splash goggles; do not get in eyes, on
skin, or on clothing.
WORK/HYGIENE PRACTICES: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use non-sparking tools.
SECTION IX FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS
SARA HAZARD CATEGORIES
IMMEDIATE (ACUTE) HEALTH HAZARD: YES [ ] NO [ X ]
DELAYED (CHRONIC) HEALTH HAZARD: YES [ X ] NO [ ]
FIRE HAZARD: YES [ X ] NO [ ]
REACTIVITY HAZARD: YES [ ] NO [ X ]
SUDDEN RELEASE OF PRESSURE: YES [ ] NO [ X ]
SARA SECTION 313 NOTIFICATION:
THIS PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN A TOXIC CHEMICAL (OR CHEMICALS) SUBJECT TO THE
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 313 TITLE III OF THE SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS
AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986 AND 40 CFR PART 372.
CHEMICAL NAME: CAS # %WT.
Aromatic hydrocarbon 392-56-3 > 99.75
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INFORMATION PRESENTED HEREIN HAS BEEN COMPILED FROM SOURCES CONSIDERED
TO BE DEPENDABLE, AND IS ACCURATE AND RELIABLE TO THE BEST OF OUR
KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, BUT IS NOT GUARANTEED TO BE SO. SINCE CONDITIONS OF
USE ARE BEYOND OUR CONTROL, WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
EXCEPT THOSE THAT MAY BE CONTAINED IN OUR WRITTEN CONTRACT OF SALE OR
ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
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