MSDS for Fluorothane TFA

SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

1. INGREDIENTS

~5% Fluoro-Polymers, CAS #: Proprietary, ACCIH-TLV: NE, OSHA-PEL: NE
~95% Fluoro-Compounds, CAS #: Proprietary, ACCIH-TLV: NE, OSHA-PEL: NE

SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA

BOILING RANGE ~60-200° C @ 760 mm Hg
VAPOR PRESSURE ~3-100 mm Hg
VAPOR DENSITY ~13.4
EVAPORATION RATE > Butyl Acetate
SOLUBILITY IN WATER nil
SPECIFIC GRAVITY ~1.7
PERCENT VOLITILE ~95 %
VISCOSITY ~10 cs
APPEARANCE clear liquid
ODOR mild acrylic

SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

FLASH POINT NONE
AUTO IGNITION TEMP. NA
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS NA
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA WATER, FOAM, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL
UNUSUAL HAZARDS Thermal decomposition above 200° C may produce dangerous halogenated products, including HF.
STABILITY Stable at room temperature. Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
INCOMPATIBILITY Avoid chemically active metals: Ca, Zn, etc.

SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES - Do not enter fire area without proper protection.
Fight fire from safe distance/protected location. Use water spray/fog for cooling.
The use of self-contained breathing apparatus is recommended for fire fighters.

SECTION 5 - HEALTH HAZARDS

ACUTE HAZARDS: NONE EXPECTED.
CHRONIC HAZARDS: NONE EXPECTED.
CARCINOGENS: NONE KNOWN TO BE PRESENT

SECTION 6 - PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & CONTROL MEASURES

EYES As a good industrial hygiene practice, chemical splash goggles should be worn.
SKIN Gloves not required.
INHALATION At elevated temperatures NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection equipment should be used. DO NOT SMOKE WHILE USING THIS PRODUCT.
ENGINEERING As a good industrial hygiene practice, aerosol/vapor generation may require local exhaust ventilation.
HYGIENE As a good industrial hygiene practice, wash hands thoroughly before eating, drinking, smoking.

SECTION 7 - SUGGESTED FIRST AID

EYES Flush with plenty of water. Call a physician.
SKIN Wash affected area with soap and water.
INHALATION If overcome by exposure to decomposition products, remove to fresh air. Call a physician immediately.
INGESTION No need for first aid anticipated.

SECTION 8 - SPILL AND DISPOSAL

Collect with absorbant. Ventilate area. Dispose in accord with applicable local, state and federal regulations. Recover if possible. May be incinerated in the presence of combustable materials.

SECTION 9 - PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION

WARNING: DO NOT SMOKE WHILE USING THIS PRODUCT.

SECTION 10 - DISCLAIMERS

Some of the information presented and conclusions drawn herein are from sources other than direct test data on the product itself. The information in this MSDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness. This MSDS has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (29 CFR 1200).



PHYSICAL DATA

BOILING POINT 80-140° C
VAPOR PRESSURE 100-200 mm Hg
VAPOR DENSITY > AIR
EVAPORATION RATE > Butyl Acetate
SOLUBILITY IN WATER nil
SPECIFIC GRAVITY ~1.1
PERCENT VOLITILE ~40 %
VISCOSITY ~300 cp
APPEARANCE clear liquid
ODOR mild ketone

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

FLASH POINT 110°C
AUTO IGNITION TEMP. ND
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS ND
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA WATER, FOAM, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL
UNUSUAL HAZARDS Thermal decomposition above 200° C may produce dangerous halogenated products, including HF.
STABILITY Stable at room temperature. Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
INCOMPATIBILITY Amines, acids, bases, and chemically active metals(Ca, Zn, etc.)

SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES - Do not enter fire area without proper protection.
Fight fire from safe distance/protected location. Use water spray/fog for cooling.
The use of self-contained breathing apparatus is recommended for fire fighters.

HEALTH HAZARDS

EYES: Eye contact may cause redness and swelling and may include sever iritation.

SKIN: Skin contact may cause redness and swelling and may include sever iritation.

INHALATION: Gross overexposure may cause suffocation, if air is displaced by vapor. Repeated or excessive overexposure may cause central nervous system stimulation, headache, sleeplessness, tremors, convulsions and unconsiousness.

INGESTION: May be harmful or fatal if swallowed.

CARCINOGENS: NONE KNOWN TO BE PRESENT


PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & CONTROL MEASURES

EYES Eye protection such as chemical splash goggles and/or face shield must be worn.
SKIN Wear gloves and splash protection.
INHALATION At elevated temperatures NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection equipment should be used. DO NOT SMOKE WHILE USING THIS PRODUCT.
ENGINEERING Aerosol/vapor generation require adequate exhaust ventilation.
HYGIENE Wash hands thoroughly before eating, drinking or smoking.


SUGGESTED FIRST AID

EYES Flush with plenty of water. Call a physician.
SKIN Wash affected area with soap and water.
INHALATION If overcome by exposure to decomposition products, remove to fresh air. Call a physician immediately.
INGESTION Call a physician or poison control. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.


SPILL AND DISPOSAL
Impound/extinguish all ignition sources or blanket with fire-fighting foam. On land, collect with inert absorbant. On water, contain, minimize dispersion and collect. Ventilate area. Avoid breathing vapors. Report per regulatory requirements. Dispose in accord with applicable local, state and federal regulations.

DISCLAIMERS

Some of the information presented and conclusions drawn herein are from sources other than direct test data on the product itself. The information in this MSDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness. This MSDS has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (29 CFR 1200).

Cytonix Corporation
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Beltsville, MD 20705
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