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Material Safety Data Sheet
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"VERTREL" MCA
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CHEMICAL PRODUCT/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
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Material Identification
"VERTREL" is a registered trademark of DuPont.
Formula : CF3CHFCHFCF2CF3,CC1H=CC1H(TRANS)
Company Identification
MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR
DuPont Fluoroproducts
1007 Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19898
PHONE NUMBERS
Product Information : 1-800-441-7515 (outside the U.S.
302-774-1000)
Transport Emergency : CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300(outside U.S.
703-527-3887)
Medical Emergency : 1-800-441-3637 (outside the U.S.
302-774-1000)
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COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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Components
Material CAS Number %
138495-42-8
1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5-DECAFLUOROPENTANE (HFC-43- 59.0-65.0
10mee)
TRANS, 1,2-DICHLOROETHYLENE (t-DCE) 156-60-5 35.0-41.0
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HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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Potential Health Effects
Gross overexposure by inhalation may cause suffocation if
air is displaced by vapors and central nervous system
stimulation with increased activity or sleeplessness,
tremors or convulsions. These effects may be followed by
central nervous system depression with dizziness, confusion,
incoordination, drowsiness, unconsciousness or tremors,
nausea, vomiting, weakness, and cramps. Based on data from
other fluorocarbons, gross overexposure may be associated
with irregular heartbeat or heart rhythm, which may produce
heart palpitation, dizziness, weakness, unconsciousness and
death. It is unlikely that concentrations sufficient to
produce irregular heartbeat or heart rhythm would be
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achieved without first producing other signs of toxicity.
Overexposure by skin contact may include irritation with
itching, redness or swelling. Repeated and/or prolonged
exposure may cause defatting of the skin which may cause
severe irritation with burning, redness, swelling, pain or
rash.
Eye contact with may cause severe eye irritation with
tearing, pain or blurred vision.
The major ingestion hazard is aspiration (liquid entering
the lungs during ingestion or vomiting) which may result in
"chemical pneumonia." Symptoms include coughing, gasping,
choking, shortness of breath, bluish discoloration of the
skin, rapid breathing and heart rate, and fever. Pulmonary
edema or bleeding, drowsiness, confusion, coma and seizures
may occur in more serious cases. Ingestion may also cause
pathological changes in the liver, central nervous system
depression with dizziness, confusion, incoordination,
drowsiness or unconsciousness, and structural (pathological)
changes in heart muscle tissue. Symptoms may develop
immediately or as late as 24 hours after exposure, depending
on how much chemical entered the lungs.
Increased susceptibility to the effects of Vertrel MCA may
be observed in persons with pre-existing disease of the
central nervous system or the cardiovascular system.
Carcinogenicity Information
None of the components present in this material at concentrations
equal to or greater than 0.1% are listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH
as a carcinogen.
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FIRST AID MEASURES
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First Aid
INHALATION
If inhaled, immediately remove to fresh air. Keep person calm.
If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.
SKIN CONTACT
Flush skin with water after contact. Wash contaminated clothing
before reuse.
EYE CONTACT
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In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
INGESTION
Material poses an aspiration hazard. If swallowed, do not induce
vomiting. Immediately give 2 glasses of water. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician.
If vomiting occurs naturally, have victim lean forward to reduce
the risk of aspiration.
Notes to Physicians
THIS MATERIAL MAY MAKE THE HEART MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO ARRHYTHMIAS.
Catecholamines such as adrenaline, and other compounds having
similar effects, should be reserved for emergencies and then used
only with special caution.
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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Flammable Properties
Flammable limits in Air, % by Volume
LEL : None.
UEL : None.
Flash Point : None
Method : Pensky-Martens Closed Cup (ASTM D 93)
Method : Tag Open Cup (ASTM D 1310)
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE:
Has not been determined for "Vertrel" MCA.
HFC-43-10mee and trans-1,2-dichloroethylene form a binary
azeotrope which is nonflammable. Hydrofluorocarbons are
known for fire suppression, and HFC-43-10mee suppresses the
flammability of trans-1,2-dichloroethylene."
Nonflammable.
Fire and Explosion Hazards:
Use water spray or fog to cool containers. Drums may
rupture under fire conditions. Decomposition may occur.
Extinguishing Media
Use media appropriate for surrounding material.
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Fire Fighting Instructions
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is required if
drums rupture and contents are spilled under fire
conditions.
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ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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Safeguards (Personnel)
NOTE: Review FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES and HANDLING (PERSONNEL)
sections before proceeding with clean-up. Use appropriate
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT during clean-up.
Initial Containment
Dike spill. Prevent material from entering sewers, waterways, or
low areas.
Spill Clean Up
Immediately evacuate the area and provide maximum
ventilation, especially in low places where heavy vapors
might collect. Unprotected personnel should move upwind of
spill. Only personnel equipped with proper respiratory and
skin/eye protection should be permitted in area. Soak up
with sawdust, sand, oil dry or other absorbent material.
After all visible traces, including ignitable vapors, have
been removed, thoroughly wet vacuum the area. Do not flush
to sewer. If area of spill is porous, remove as much
contaminated earth and gravel, etc. as necessary and place
in closed containers for disposal.
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HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Handling (Personnel)
Avoid breathing vapors or mist. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or
clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling.
The use of gloves is recommended when working with the
material containers. Material should not be dispensed from
its container by pouring, except for small sample containers
where fume hoods or where other ventilation is used to
manage the exposure limits. The use of a drum pump is
recommended for dispensing from shipping containers.
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Storage
Store in a clean, dry area. Do not allow stored product to
exceed 52 C (125 F) to prevent leakage or potential rupture
of container from pressure and expansion. Protect from
freezing temperatures. If solvent is stored below -10 C
(14 F), mix prior to use.
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Engineering Controls
Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed.
Vapors are heavier than air posing a hazard of asphyxia if
they are trapped in enclosed or low places.
Personal Protective Equipment
EYE/FACE PROTECTION
Wear safety glasses or coverall chemical splash goggles.
RESPIRATORS
Where there is potential for airborne exposures in excess of
applicable limits, wear NIOSH approved respiratory
protection.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Where there is potential for skin contact have available and
wear as appropriate impervious gloves, apron, pants, and
jacket.
Protective gloves and chemical splash goggles should be used
when handling liquid.
Exposure Guidelines
Applicable Exposure Limits
1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5-DECAFLUOROPENTANE (HFC-43-10mee)
PEL (OSHA) : None Established
TLV (ACGIH) : None Established
AEL * (DuPont) : 200 ppm, 8 & 12 Hr. TWA
400 ppm, Ceiling
TRANS, 1,2-DICHLOROETHYLENE (t-DCE)
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PEL (OSHA) : 200 ppm, 790 mg/m3, 8 Hr. TWA
TLV (ACGIH) : 200 ppm, 8 Hr. TWA
AEL * (DuPont) : 200 ppm, 8 & 12 Hr. TWA
* AEL is DuPont鈥檚 Acceptable Exposure Limit. Where governmentally
imposed occupational exposure limits which are lower than the AEL
are in effect, such limits shall take precedence.
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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# Physical Data
Boiling Point : 39 C (102 F)
Freezing Point : <-50 C (<-58 F)
Vapor Pressure : 464 mm Hg @ 25 C (77 F)
Vapor Density : 5.4 (Air=1.0) Heavier than air.
Odor : (slight), Sweet.
Form : Clear Liquid.
Color : Colorless.
pH : 6.5-7.2
Solubility in Water : <1 % Slight
Density : 1.41 g/cm3 @ 25 C (77 F)
11.8 lb/gal
Viscosity : 0.49 cps @ 25 C
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Chemical Stability
Stable at normal temperatures and storage conditions.
Incompatibility with Other Materials
Incompatible with alkali or alkaline earth metals - powdered
Al, Zn, Be, Na, Mg, etc.
Incompatible with strong bases such as NaOH, KOH, etc.
Decomposition
Decomposes with heat. High temperatures (open flames,
glowing metal surfaces, etc.) can decompose HFC-43-10mee
forming hydrofluoric acids and possibly carbonyl halides.
HFC-43-10mee is incompatible with strong bases and can react
to form salts of hydrofluoric acid and unsaturated compounds
of unknown toxicity.
1,2-Trans DCE is unstable at high temperatures and will form
hydrochloric acid and unsaturates as well as break down or
react in the presence of caustic to form salts of
hydrochloric acid.
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Polymerization
Polymerization will not occur.
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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Animal Data
HFC-43-10mee
Oral LD50: > 5,000 mg/kg in rats
Dermal ALD: > 5,000 mg/kg in rabbits
Inhalation, 4 hour LC50: 11,100 ppm in rats
Animal testing indicates that HFC-43-10mee is a slight skin
irritant and a mild eye irritant, but is not a skin
sensitizer.
HFC-43-10mee did not cause cardiac sensitization in dogs
exposed to 1000 or 5000 ppm. The cardiac sensitization
potential was not evaluated at or above 10,000 ppm due to
clinical signs consistent with central nervous system
toxicity.
Single exposure to 5,000 ppm HFC-43-10mee by inhalation
caused tremors. A different single exposure study by
inhalation in rats caused incoordination, hyperactivity and
prostration; pathological examination of rats from this
study revealed kidney and lung changes, and external hair
loss. Repeated exposures to 1,900 - 3,500 ppm caused tremors
or convulsions, behavioral effects, and altered clinical
chemistry.
In developmental toxicity studies with laboratory animals,
HFC-43-10mee was not uniquely toxic to the developing fetus.
No animal data are available to define the carcinogenic or
reproductive hazards of HFC-43-10mee. Tests have shown that
HFC-43-10mee does not cause genetic damage in bacterial or
mammalian cell cultures. It has not produced genetic damage
in tests on animals.
t-DCE
Oral LD50: 1275 mg/kg in rats
Dermal LD50: > 5000 mg/kg in rabbits
Inhalation LC50, 4 hr: 24,100 ppm in rats
t-DCE is a severe eye irritant, and a moderate to severe
skin irritant.
Single and repeated exposure to t-DCE by ingestion caused
increased kidney weight, histopathological changes of the
lungs, liver effects, decreased motor activity, pulmonary
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edema, cardiovascular system changes, and mortality.
Single and repeated exposure to t-DCE by inhalation caused
pathological changes of the liver and lungs, inactivity or
anaesthesia, altered white blood cell count, cardiovascular
system changes and weak cardiac sensitization, a potentially
fatal disturbance of the heart rhythm caused by a heightened
sensitivity to the action of epinephrine. Long-term
exposure caused altered liver and lung function.
A more recent inhalation study (Dec. 1998) conducted with
well-characterized t-DCE containing > 99.4% t-DCE, produced
no adverse, compound-related effects. The NOEL was 4000
ppm.
Exposure of pregnant rats shows maternal toxicity at 2000,
6000 and 12,000 ppm. Developmental toxicity was seen only
at 12,000 ppm. Tests have shown that t-DCE does not cause
genetic damage in bacterial or mammalian cell cultures.
No animal data are available to define the carcinogenic or
reproductive hazards of t-DCE.
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ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Ecotoxicological Information
Aquatic Toxicity:
HFC-43-10mee
96 hour LC50, fathead minnows: 27.2 mg/L
96 hour LC50, rainbow trout: 13.9 mg/L
48 hour LC50, Daphnia magna: 11.7 mg/L
t-DCE
96 hour LC50, bluegill sunfish: 1350 mg/L
48 hour LC50, Daphnia magna: 220 mg/L
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DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Waste Disposal
Treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal must be in
accordance with applicable Federal, State/Provincial, and Local
regulations.
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TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
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Shipping Information
DOT/IMO/IATA - Not regulated in containers with less than
2600 lbs. If greater than 2600 lbs. use:
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally Hazardous Substance,
Liquid, N.O.S. (Trans-1,2-Dichloro-
ethylene)
Hazard Class :9
UN Number : 3082
Packing Group : III
Reportable Quantity : 1000 lbs. (Trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene)
2600 lbs. ("Vertrel" MCA)
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REGULATORY INFORMATION
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U.S. Federal Regulations
All Components Are Listed on the TSCA Public Inventory
TITLE III HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS SECTIONS 311, 312
Acute : Yes
Chronic : No
Fire : No
Reactivity : No
Pressure : No
1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5-DECAFLUOROPENTANE (CAS# 138495-42-8) is
controlled by TSCA Section 5, Significant New Use Rule
(SNUR; 40 CFR 721.5645) The approved uses are: precision and
general cleaning, carrier fluid, displacement drying,
printed circuit board cleaning, particulate removal and film
cleaning, process medium, heat transfer fluid (dielectric
and non-dielectric), and test fluid. Processors and users
of this substance must also comply with the applicable
general SNUR requirements set forth in 40 CFR 721 subpart A,
including export notification requirements if applicable (40
CFR 721.20), and the applicable record keeping requirements
set forth at 40 CFR 721.125.
LISTS:
SARA Extremely Hazardous Substance -No
CERCLA Hazardous Substance -Yes*
*1,2 Dichloroethylene Component Only
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OTHER INFORMATION
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NFPA, NPCA-HMIS
NPCA-HMIS Rating
Health :1
Flammability :0
Reactivity :1
Personal Protection rating to be supplied by user depending on use
conditions.
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The data in this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to the
specific material designated herein and does not relate to use in
combination with any other material or in any process.
Responsibility for MSDS : MSDS Coordinator
> : DuPont Fluoroproducts
Address : Wilmington, DE 19898
Telephone : (800) 441-7515
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This information is based upon technical information believed to be
reliable. It is subject to revision as additional knowledge and
experience is gained.
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