**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS **** 
 
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|      CAS#      |              Chemical Name           |    %     |  EINECS#  | 
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| 
|      452-76-6  |2,4-Difluorotoluene                   |    98    | 207-211-9 | 
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+ 
          Hazard Symbols: F 
          Risk Phrases: 11 
 
                  **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION **** 
 
                               EMERGENCY OVERVIEW 
Highly flammable. 
 
Potential Health Effects 
     Eye: 
          May cause eye irritation.  May cause chemical conjunctivitis and 
          corneal damage. 
     Skin: 
          May cause irritation and dermatitis. May cause cyanosis of the 
          extremities. 
     Ingestion: 
          May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and 
          diarrhea. Ingestion of large amounts may cause CNS depression. 
     Inhalation: 
          May cause respiratory tract irritation. Aspiration may lead to 
          pulmonary edema. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. May cause 
          burning sensation in the chest. 
     Chronic: 
          No information found. 
 
                    **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES **** 
 
     Eyes: 
          Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, 
          occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. 
     Skin: 
          Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 
          minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing 
          before reuse. 
     Ingestion: 
          Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical 
          aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and 
          drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. 
     Inhalation: 
          Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not 
          breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, 
          give oxygen. Get medical aid. 
     Notes to Physician: 
 
                  **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES **** 
 
     General Information: 
          As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in 
          pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full 
          protective gear. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air. 
          Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. During a 
          fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal 
          decomposition or combustion. Will burn if involved in a fire. Use 
          water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Containers may 
          explode in the heat of a fire. Flammable liquid and vapor. Vapors 
          may be heavier than air.  They can spread along the ground and 
          collect in low or confined areas. 
     Extinguishing Media: 
          For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or 
          alcohol-resistant foam. For large fires, use water spray, fog, or 
          alcohol-resistant foam. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed 
          containers. Water may be ineffective. Use agent most appropriate to 
          extinguish fire. Do NOT use straight streams of water. 
 
                **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES **** 
 
     General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated 
                          in Section 8. 
     Spills/Leaks: 
          Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), 
          then place in suitable container. Clean up spills immediately, 
          observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Remove all 
          sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool. Provide ventilation. A 
          vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. 
 
                   **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE **** 
 
     Handling: 
          Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well-ventilated area. 
          Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Use 
          spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Avoid contact with 
          eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, 
          (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly 
          closed. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid ingestion and 
          inhalation. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, 
          grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames. 
     Storage: 
          Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of 
          ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, 
          well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. 
          Flammables-area. 
 
          **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION **** 
 
     Engineering Controls: 
          Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped 
          with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or 
          local explosion-proof ventilation to keep airborne levels to 
          acceptable levels. 
     Exposure Limits 
          CAS# 452-76-6: 
 
 
     Personal Protective Equipment 
 
                 Eyes: 
                       Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical 
                       safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face 
                       protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European 
                       Standard EN166. 
                 Skin: 
                       Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin 
                       exposure. 
             Clothing: 
                       Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin 
                       exposure. 
          Respirators: 
                       A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 
                       CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European 
                       Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace 
                       conditions warrant respirator use. 
 
             **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES **** 
 
Physical State:             Liquid 
Color:                      clear, colorless 
Odor:                       None reported. 
pH:                         Not available. 
Vapor Pressure:             Not available. 
Viscosity:                  Not available. 
Boiling Point:              114 - 116 deg C @ 760 mmHg 
Freezing/Melting Point:     Not available. 
Autoignition Temperature:   Not applicable. 
Flash Point:                13 deg C ( 55.40 deg F) 
Explosion Limits, lower:    Not available. 
Explosion Limits, upper:    Not available. 
Decomposition Temperature: 
Solubility in water: 
Specific Gravity/Density:   1.1500 g/cm3 
Molecular Formula:          C7H6F2 
Molecular Weight:           128.12 
 
                 **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY **** 
 
     Chemical Stability: 
          Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. 
     Conditions to Avoid: 
          Incompatible materials, ignition sources, excess heat, strong 
          oxidants. 
     Incompatibilities with Other Materials: 
          Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. 
     Hazardous Decomposition Products: 
          Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon 
          dioxide, hydrogen fluoride gas. 
     Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported. 
 
                **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** 
 
     RTECS#: 
          CAS# 452-76-6 unlisted. 
     LD50/LC50: 
          Not available. 
     Carcinogenicity: 
       2,4-Difluorotoluene - 
          Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP. 
 
                  **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** 
 
 
 
                 **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS **** 
 
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations. 
 
                  **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION **** 
 
     IATA 
          Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S.* 
           Hazard Class: 3 
              UN Number: 1993 
          Packing Group: II 
     IMO 
          Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. 
           Hazard Class: 3.2 
              UN Number: 1993 
          Packing Group: II 
     RID/ADR 
          Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. 
           Hazard Class: 3 
              UN Number: 1993 
          Packing group: II 
 
                  **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION **** 
 
 European/International Regulations 
     European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives 
          Hazard Symbols: F 
          Risk Phrases: 
                       R 11  Highly flammable. 
          Safety Phrases: 
                       S 9  Keep container in a well-ventilated place. 
                       S 16  Keep away from sources of ignition - No 
                       smoking. 
                       S 23  Do not inhale gas/fumes/vapour/spray. 
                       S 24  Avoid contact with skin. 
                       S 28A  After contact with skin, wash immediately with 
                       plenty of water. 
                       S 33  Take precautionary measures against static 
                       discharges. 
                       S 37  Wear suitable gloves. 
                       S 45  In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek 
                       medical advice immediately (show the label where 
                       possible). 
   WGK (Water Danger/Protection) 
          CAS# 452-76-6: No information available. 
   Canada 
          None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL/NDSL list. 
          CAS# 452-76-6 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. 
 US FEDERAL 
     TSCA 
          CAS# 452-76-6 is not listed on the TSCA inventory. 
          It is for research and development use only. 
 
                  **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION **** 
 
     MSDS Creation Date:  9/02/1997  Revision #5 Date:  3/18/2003 
 
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