===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:FRIGC FR-12
NIIN:00F046478
MSDS Number: BYMZC
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:INTERMAGNETICS GENERAL CORPORATION
Address:1833 VULTEE STREET
City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18103-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-525-3071
Emergency Phone Num:610-791-6700
CAGE:040E1
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:INTERCOOL ENERGY CORP/INTERMAGNETICS GENERAL CORPORATION
Address:450 OLD NISKAYUNA RD
Box:461
City:LATHAM
State:NY
ZIP:12110-0461
Country:US
Phone:412-782-1122 FAX: 412-782-7749
CAGE:040E1
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:FREON 124
CAS:2837-89-0
Name:1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROETHANE (R134A)
CAS:811-97-2
Name:BUTANE, N-BUTANE
CAS:106-97-8
RTECS #:EJ4200000
Other REC Limits:800 PPM
OSHA PEL:800 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1900 MG/CUM
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: ACTS AS A SIMPLE
ASPHYXIANT. MAY HAVE AN ANESTHETIC PROPERTY WHEN EXPOSED TO
CONCENTRATIONS >1%, MAY CAUSE DEATH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:RAPID RESPIRATION, AIR HUNGER, INCOORDINATION,
FATIGUE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, CONVULSIONS, LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS,
DIZZINESS
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: GENTLY FLUSH W/LUKEWARM WATER. SKIN: FLUSH W/LUKEWARM
WATER & TREAT FOR FROSTBITE. DON'T USE HOT WATER. INHALATION: IF
CONSCIOUS, ASSIST TO FRESH AIR. IF UNCONSCIOUS, MOVE TO
UNCONTAMINATED AREA , GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NECESSARY. DON'T GIVE
EPINEPHRINE. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING UNLESS INSTRUCTED BY
A PHYSICIAN. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2/HALON
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF POSSIBLE, STOP THE FLOW OF GAS/VAPOR. IF
FLOW CAN'T SAFELY BE SHUT OFF, ALLOW FIRE TO BURN ITSELF OUT. COOL
CYLINDERS W/WATER SPRAY UNTIL FIRE IS OUT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:UPON EXPOSURE TO INTENSE HEAT/FLAME,
CONTAINER MAY VENT RAPIDLY/EXPLODE. GAS VAPORS CAN COLLECT/IN LOW
SPOTS EVEN AFTER SOURCE OF GAS HAS BEEN ELIMINATED.(SUPP)
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. USE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT. IF LEAK IS IN USER'S EQUIPMENT, BE CERTAIN TO PURGE
PIPING W/AN INERT GAS PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING REPAIRS.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:NEVER EXPOSE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. STORE
IN WELL VENTILATED AREA. STORAGE SHOULDN'T EXCEED 122F & FREE FROM
OXIDIZERS/CORROSIVE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:DON'T DRAG, ROLL/SLIDE CYLINDERS. SECURE CYLINDERS.
USE SEPARATE CONTROL VALVES/PRESSURE REDUCING REGULATORS TO
DISCHARGE GAS FROM CYLINDER. USE A CHECK VALVE TO PREVENT REVERSE
FLOW INTO CYLINDER/INC REASE IN PRESSURE/IN DISCHARGE RATE.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR LINE W/MASK/SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:USE HOOD W/FORCED VENTILATION/LOCAL EXHAUST CODES
Protective Gloves:PLASTIC/RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE HAZARD CONT'D: CONTACT W/CERTAIN REACTIVE METALS MAY RESULT IN
FORMATION OF EXPLOSIVE/EXOTHERMIC REACTIONS UNDER SPECIFIC
CONDITIONS SUCH AS VERY HIGH TEMPS/APPROPRIATE PRESSURES.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-11.6F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-149.8F
Vapor Pres:4620 TORR
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS GAS W/FAINT HYDROCARBON ODOR
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES >122F, EXTREME HEAT/PRESSURE
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. NONFLAMMABLE GAS UN1078.
Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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