MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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IDENTITY: 2,2,3-TRICHLOROHEPTAFLUOROBUTANE (HALOCARBON 437)
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SECTION I: MANUFACTURER
HALOCARBON PRODUCTS CORPORATION Emergency Number: (803) 278 3504
P.O. Box 661 Customer Service & Sales: (201) 262 8899
River Edge, N.J. 07661
Prepared by: MSDS Coordinator
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SECTION II: CHEMICAL IDENTITY
CAS OSHA ACGIH Other
Components No. PEL TLV Limits
2,2,3-Trichloroheptafluorobutane 335-44-4 None None None
OSHA HAZARD RATING:
This product contains the following toxic chemical(s) subject to Section
313 Title III reporting requirements (40 CFR Part 372).
None
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SECTION III - PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Boiling Point : 98 C Vapor Pressure: 86 mm Hg (100 F)
Melting Point : 4 C Vapor Density(Air=1): Approx. 10
Specific Gravity(H2O=1): 1.7 Solubility in Water : Negligible
Appearance and Odor: Colorless liquid with ethereal odor
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SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point/Method: None Autoignition Temp: Not determined
Flammability Limits in Air - LEL: N/A UEL: N/A
Extinguishing Media: Non-flammable. Use method appropriate for
surroundings.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear
self contained breathing apparatus if there is danger of container
leakage.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Thermal decomposition products
are toxic and corrosive.
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SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA
Unstable [ ] Conditions to Avoid: N/A
Stable [X]
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Active metals like sodium and
potassium, finely divided aluminum, zinc and magnesium.
Hazardous Decomposition or By-products: Thermal decomposition products
toxic and corrosive.
Hazardous Polymerization [ ] May Occur [X] Will Not Occur
Conditions To Avoid: N/A
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SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
This material is expected to be an anesthetic and inhalation of high
concentrations may produce asphyxiation. Levels above 2500 ppm in air
may impair psychological and psychomotor functions. Higher levels may
cause cardiac arrhythmias. The toxiological properties of this product have
not been investigated.
Primary routes of entry: [X] Inhalation [X] Skin [ ] Eyes [ ] Oral
Acute Effects of Overexposure: Unknown.
Chronic Effects of overexposure: Unknown
Carcinogenicity listing: [No ] NTP [No ] IARC [No ] OSHA
[No ] Other:
First Aid
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if
necessary.
Skin: Wash with soap and water.
Eye: Flush eyes for at least 15 minutes with copious
quantities of water. Seek medical help.
Oral: Try to induce vomiting. Seek medical help.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: None known.
Other Health Hazards: None known.
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SECTION VII - PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory: None normally required. For large spills wear self-contained
breathing apparatus.
Ventilation: Adequate general ventilization plus local exhaust at points of
emission.
Eye and Face: Safety glasses/goggles or face shield.
Gloves: Impervious gloves.
Other equipment: None normally required.
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SECTION VIII - SPILL, LEAK AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
Spill, Leak, or Release: Spills may be picked up with absorbent such as
vermiculite and held in covered container for disposal.
Waste Disposal: May be incinerated by licensed waste disposal company.
Observe all federal, state and local regulations.
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SECTION IX - OTHER INFORMATION
1. Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods Shipping Regulations
U.S. (49 CFR): Proper Shipping Name: Non-Hazardous Material
IATA: Aviation Regulated Liquid, NOS (2,2,3-Trichloroheptafluorobutane) Hazard Class 9 ID No. UN3334
IMDG: Proper Shipping Name: Non-Dangerous Goods
2. Other Information: HMIS Labeling: H 1; F 0; R 0; P A
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REVISED: FEBRUARY 2, 2007
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