ECG Electronics Freezer
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Finished Product
Date-Issued:
MSDS Ref. No:
Date-Revised:
Revision No:
01/20/2003
RX100-10
01/20/2003
New MSDS
ECG Electronics Freezer
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: ECG Electronics Freezer
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: HFC-134a with Anti-stat
PRODUCT CODE: RX100-10
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Hydrofluorocarbons
MANUFACTURER
NTE Electronics, Inc.
44 Farrand St.
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
24 HR. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
CHEMTREC (U.S.): (800) 424-9300
CANUTEC: (613) 996-6666
Emergency Phone: 1-888-748-1777 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST
Phone: 973-748-5089
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name
Wt.%
CAS#
EINECS#
1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a)
98
811-972
223770
Methanol
2
67-56-1
200-6596
EEC LABEL SYMBOL AND CLASSIFICATION
EEC Irritant - "Xi"
EEC Harmful - "Xn"
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: Clear, Colorless, Volatile Liquid
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: Warning! High concentrations of vapor can reduce oxygen available for
breathing. Harmful if inhaled. May decompose on contact with flames or extremely hot metal surfaces to
produce toxic and corrosive products. Very mild (if any) eye/skin irritant.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYES: Liquid contact can cause irritation, which may be severe.
SKIN: Liquid contact could cause frostbite.
INGESTION: Not likely to be ingested.
INHALATION: High concentrations in immediate area can displace oxygen and can cause dizziness,
unconsciousness, and possibly death with longer exposure. Keep people away from such vapors without selfcontained breathing apparatus.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE
EYES: Can cause severe eye irritation.
SKIN: Exposure to rapidly expanding gas or vaporizing liquid may cause frostbite ("cold" burn).
INGESTION: Not a likely route of exposure.
INHALATION: High concentrations may lead to central nervous system effects (drowsiness, dizziness, nausea,
headaches, paralysis and loss of consciousness).
ACUTE TOXICITY: Overexposure may cause dizziness and loss of concentration. At higher levels, CNS
depression and cardiac arrhythmia may result.
CHRONIC: Not Established
CARCINOGENICITY: Not Established
MUTAGENICITY: None known.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: Not yet Determined
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Contains Methanol which has been established as a teratogen by inhalation. See
Sec.11 for details.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water. Get medical attention, if irritation persists.
SKIN: In case of cold burns (frostbite) caused by rapidly expanding gas or vaporizing liquids, get medical attention
promptly.
INGESTION: Ingestion is unlikely because of the physical properties and is not expected to be hazardous. Do not
induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by a physician.
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INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration or give oxygen by trained
personnel. Seek immediate medical attention.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: Because of the possible disturbances of cardiac rhythm, catecholamine drugs, such as
epinephrine, should be used with special caution and only in situations of emergency life support. Treatment of
overexposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical conditions.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASHPOINT AND METHOD: Not Applicable
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: None*
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: > 750°C (1382°F)
FLAMMABLE CLASS: Not Applicable
FLAME PROPAGATION OR BURNING RATE OF SOLIDS: Not Applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: As appropriate for combustibles in area.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS: This product is not flammable at ambient temperatures and atmospheric pressure.
However, this material may become combustible when mixed with air under pressure and exposed to strong ignition
sources.
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Use water spray to cool containers.
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand,
(MSHA/NIOSH approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.
COMMENTS: *Based on ASHRAE Standard 34 with match ignition.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
GENERAL PROCEDURES: Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering.
RELEASE NOTES: Spills and releases may have to be reported to Federal and/or local authorities.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Follow standard safety precautions for handling and use of compressed gas cylinders.
STORAGE: Store in a cool place in original container and protect from sunlight.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
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EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:
OSHA HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS (29 CFR 1910.1200)
EXPOSURE LIMITS
OSHA PEL
ppm
ACGIH TLV Supplier OEL
3
mg/m ppm
3
mg/m ppm
3
mg/m
[1]
1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a)
TWA NONE
NONE NONE
Methanol
TWA S 200[2] 260
S 200 262
NL
NL
STEL 250
250
NL
NL
310
1000
328
OSHA TABLE COMMENTS:
1. Limit established by supplier
2. S = Skin
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Local exhaust ventilation may be necessary to control any air contaminants to
within their TLVs during the use of this product.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYES AND FACE: Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles) and a face shield.
SKIN: Skin contact with liquid may cause frostbite. General work clothing and gloves (leather) should provide
adequate protection. If prolonged contact with the liquid or gas is anticipated, insulated gloves constructed of
PVA, neoprene or butyl rubber should be used. Any contaminated clothing should be promptly removed and
washed before reuse.
RESPIRATORY: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements
must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Gas
ODOR: Faint ethereal odor
pH: Neutral
PERCENT VOLATILE: 100 at 20°C (68°F)
VAPOR PRESSURE: 85.8 psi at 21.1°C (70°F)
VAPOR DENSITY: 3.5 (Air=1)
BOILING POINT: -26.2°C (-15.1°F)
FREEZING POINT: -101°C (-149.8°F)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Negligible
EVAPORATION RATE: >1 (CCL4=1)
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.22 (water=1) at 20°C (68°F)
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 102
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABLE: YES
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: NO
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CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Stable. However, may decompose if heated.
STABILITY: Stable.
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: May form hydrochloric and hydrofluoric acids - possibly
carbonyl halides, when exposed to high temperatures.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Chemically active metals: potassium, calcium, powdered aluminum,
magnesium and zinc.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE
EYES: Moderately to severely irritating
DERMAL LD : Mildly to moderately irritating.
50
ORAL LD : Oral Rat LD50: 5628 mg/kg for methanol.
50
INHALATION LC : >500000 ppm, 4-hour
50
Inhalaton Rat LC50: 64000 ppm/4H for methanol.
EYE EFFECTS: High vapor concentrations may cause moderate to severe eye irritation.
SUBCHRONIC:
Subchronic inhalation (rat) NOEL - 50,000 ppm
Chronic NOEL - 10,000 ppm
CARCINOGENICITY:
IARC: NOT listed
OSHA: NOT listed
MUTAGENICITY: Collective data indicate non-mutagenic.
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: Not Established
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Teratogenic NOEL (rat and rabbit) - 40,000 ppm
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: Degradability (BOD): This material is a gas at room temperature; therefore, it is
unlikely to remain in water.
DISTRIBUTION: Octanol Water Partition Coefficient: Log P=1.06
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
GENERAL COMMENTS: 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane is subject to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Clean
Air Act Regulations, Section 608 in 40 CFR Part 82 regarding refrigerant recycling.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION)
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: CONSUMER COMMODITY ORM-D
TECHNICAL NAME: CONSUMER COMMODITY ORM-D
UN/NA NUMBER: NA
PACKING GROUP: NA
AIR (ICAO/IATA)
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: CONSUMER COMMODITY ID8000
PRIMARY HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION: 2.2
UN/NA NUMBER: ID8000
PACKING GROUP: NA
VESSEL (IMO/IMDG)
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: AEROSOLS IN LIMITED QUANTITIES OF CLASS 2
UN/NA NUMBER: UN1950
IMDG NOTE: Page 2102
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT)
311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES: IMMEDIATE / PRESSURE
FIRE: NO PRESSURE GENERATING: YES REACTIVITY: NO ACUTE: YES
CHRONIC: NO
313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS: Methanol (<1%)
302/304 EMERGENCY PLANNING
EMERGENCY PLAN: Methanol (#67-56-1)
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT)
CERCLA REGULATORY: Releases to air, land, or water which exceed the RQ must be reported to the
National Response Center [(800)424-8802] and to your Local Emergency Planning Committee. Methanol
(#67-56-1)
CERCLA RQ: 5000 lbs
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT)
TSCA REGULATORY: This product is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
RCRA STATUS: U154
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OSHA HAZARD COMM. RULE: Contents of this MSDS comply with the OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA)
29 CFR 1910.119---PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT OF HIGHLY HAZARDOUS
CHEMICALS: None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
CANADA
DOMESTIC SUBSTANCE LIST (INVENTORY): All components of this product are listed on the Canadian
DSL.
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY
EEC LABEL SYMBOL AND CLASSIFICATION
EEC Irritant - "Xi"
EEC Harmful - "Xn"
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: This product does not contain any chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer.
GENERAL COMMENTS: 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane is subject to U.S. Environmental Agency Clean Air Act
Regulations,
(40CFR Part 82).
COMMENTS: WARNING: Contains 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a), a greenhouse gas which may
contribute to global warming.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
APPROVED BY: Pierce A. Pillon
TITLE: Chemist
REVISION SUMMARY New MSDS
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NFPA CODES
HMIS RATING
HEALTH:
FLAMMABILITY:
PHYSICAL HAZARD:
1
0
1
0
1
1
PERSONAL PROTECTION:
DATA SOURCES: Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
The Sigma-Aldrich Library of Regulatory and Safety Data
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29CFR1910.1200)
Various Federal, State and Local Regulations
MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER: To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate.
However, neither Stratus, or any of its subsdiaries 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 my present unknown hazards and should by used wth caution. Although
certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards which exist.
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