The Retrotec Cool Smoke, Air Current Tester - Model 4 (7/94)
WHAT IT IS
A sealed red Teflon plastic tube 1-1/4" in diameter and 7" long with a 1/4" Teflon connector, a 2" rubber hose with cap/nozzle "T". A 10 ml glass vial
of smoke generating chemical (double the regular size) is pre-installed inside the tube at the factory. No mess; Just bend to activate. Ideal for
locating leaks and detecting air currents. Shelf life, unlimited. Good for 1000+ puffs or one year when activated (with cleaning), then discard.
Your Air Current Tester includes: 1 loaded Air Current Tester with cap/nozzle, 1 storage tube (with absorption packet, 2 cleaner sticks, 2 spare
nozzles, 1 spare 3" rubber hose), MSDS instructions and this Model 4 instruction sheet.
BENEFITS OVER CONVENTIONAL RECHARGEABLE SMOKE GUNS
o Clean o Unbreakable No Glass Vials of Chemical o Low Maintenance
o Indoor Activation o Professional appearance
REMOVE PUFFER FROM STORAGE TUBE
Cut or remove tape where noted: "Open This End", and twist off cap.
Do Not open where noted: 鈥淪PARES鈥? & "Spare Cap, Nozzle, 鈥淭鈥? and Hose", unless spares are needed.
ACTIVATE NEW AIR CURRENT TESTER
1) Remove the cap/nozzle "T".
2) Point the nozzle up.
3) Place thumbs 3" from end caps and 1/2" apart.
4) Bend the red tube till the internal glass vial breaks.
5) Hold the nozzle up for one minute. (To allow the liquid to flow into the internal wick.)
6) Hold the puffer horizontally or up for next 10 minutes. (To allow the liquid to flow into the internal wick.)
7) Useable immediately. (Although it may take several hours for the smoke to flow at its maximum).
OPERATING THE PUFFER
1) Remove the cap/nozzle "T" outdoors or in front of an exhaust fan because pressure can build up inside the puffer creating a smoke cloud upon
first opening the nozzle cap.
2) Gently squeeze the last 4" of the red tube furthest from the nozzle to get a smoke stream. Direct small puffs toward suspected leaks.
3) Clean the nozzle with the wood stick supplied or a toothpick or wire every hour or as required. Wipe goop from the tip with a dry paper towel.
Remove the 3" rubber hose and clear the 录" teflon connector regularly.
4) Replace puffer inside airtight tube with dehydrating packet.
Remove cap/nozzle fine stream large stream sealed off
Remove the hose clean Teflon connector squeeze bottom half use small puffs
STORAGE
Store inside the storage tube, horizontally, in a cool (below 90掳 F) dry place away from the sun, electronics and metal. The chemicals will corrode
and damage electronics and metal.
CAP/NOZZLE REPLACEMENT
1) Replace cap/nozzle "T" or hose when it begins to deteriorate NOT when it gets plugged.
2) Discard the old cap/nozzle - replace with new cap/nozzle from storage tube end labeled "spare cap/nozzle".
CAUTION
1) Do not inhale the chemical smoke! 4) Pressurize the enclosure being tested for leaks so that test
2) Read the MSDS safety data sheet provided for Titanium smoke gets blown outdoors.
Tetrachloride (TiCl4). 5) Keep away from children.
3) Use the smoke in small quantities. 6) DO NOT LEAVE IN SUN
7) DO NOT STORE ABOVE 90掳 F
CARRYING
Use belly pouch. Carry puffer nozzle up. DO NOT carry nozzle down in your pocket - it may leak!
LIQUID SPILLS
Flush with cold water. Wash hands immediately. Clear smoke immediately with blower door exhaust fans and/or open doors.
Retrotec Inc. 2200 Queen St. #12 Bellingham, WA 98229 (360) 738-9835 Fax: (360) 647-7724)
M:\Staff\Jerry\CoolSmokeACTMar0405.doc---Page 1 of 4
SIGMA-ALDRICH
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Date Printed: 03/04/2005 Date Updated: 04/11/2004 Version 1.4
Section 1 - Product and Company Information______________________________________________________________________________
Product Name: TITANIUM(IV) CHLORIDE, 99.995+%
Product Number: 254312
Brand: ALDRICH
Company: Sigma-Aldrich Technical Phone: 314 771 5765
Street Address: 3050 Spruce Street Emergency Phone: 414 273 3850 Ext. 5996
City, State, Zip, Country: SAINT LOUIS MO 63103 US Fax: 800 325 5052
Section 2 - Composition/Information on Ingredient___________________________________________________________________________
Substance Name CAS # SARA 313
TITANIUM (IV) CHLORIDE 7550-45-0 Yes
Formula: TiCl4
Synonyms Tetrachlorure de titane (French) * Titaantetrachloride (Dutch) * Titane (tetrachlorure de) (French) * Titanio (tetracloruro di) (Italian) *
Titantetrachlorid (German)
RTECS Number: XR1925000
Section 3 - Hazards Identification________________________________________________________________________________________
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Highly Toxic (USA) Very Toxic (EU); Very toxic by inhalation. Reacts violently with water; Causes burns.
Lachrymator. Target organ(s): Lungs.
HMIS RATING NFPA RATING
HEALTH: 4* HEALTH: 4
FLAMMABILITY: 0 FLAMMABILITY: 0
REACTIVITY: 2 REACTIVITY: 2
SPECIAL HAZARD(S): Water reactive SPECIAL HAZARD(S): Water reactive
*additional chronic hazards present.
For additional information on toxicity, please refer to Section 11.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures__________________________________________________________________________________________
ORAL EXPOSURE In case of skin contact, flush with copious amounts of water for
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
conscious. Call a physician. Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician.
INHALATION EXPOSURE EYE EXPOSURE
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by
DERMAL EXPOSURE separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures_______________________________________________________________________________________
FLASH POINT: N/A Unsuitable: Do not use water.
AUTOIGNITION TEMP: N/A FIREFIGHTING
FLAMMABILITY: N/A Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Suitable: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate Specific Hazard(s): Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
foam. Water reactive material.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures_________________________________________________________________________________
PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED IN CASE OF LEAK OR SPILL METHODS FOR CLEANING UP
Evacuate area. Cover with dry lime or soda ash, pick up, keep in a closed
PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL PRECAUTION(S) container, and hold for waste disposal. Ventilate area and wash
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots, and heavy spill site after material pickup is complete.
rubber gloves.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage________________________________________________________________________________________
HANDLING and store under nitrogen.
User Exposure: Do not breathe vapor. Do not get in eyes, on Incompatible Materials: Do not allow contact with water
skin, on clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
STORAGE Handle and store under inert gas. Moisture sensitive.
Suitable: Keep tightly closed. Store in a cool dry place. Handle
Section 8 - Exposure Controls / PPE_____________________________________________________________________________________
ENGINEERING CONTROLS Eye: Chemical safety goggles.
Safety shower and eye bath. Use only in a chemical fume hood. Other: Faceshield (8-inch minimum).
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES
Respiratory: Government approved respirator. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Discard contaminated
Hand: Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. shoes. Wash thoroughly after handling.
M:\Staff\Jerry\CoolSmokeACTMar0405.doc---Page 2 of 4
Section 9 - Physical/Chemical Properties__________________________________________________________________________________
Appearance Physical State: Liquid SG/Density 1.73 g/cm3 Partition Coefficient N/A N/A = not available
Property Value At Temperature or Pressure Bulk Density N/A Decomposition Temp. N/A
Molecular Weight 189.71 AMU Odor Threshold N/A Flash Point N/A
pH N/A Volatile% N/A Explosion Limits N/A
BP/BP Range 136.4 掳C 760 mmHg VOC Content N/A Flammability N/A
MP/MP Range -25 掳C Water Content N/A Autoignition Temp N/A
Freezing Point N/A Solvent Content N/A Refractive Index N/A
Vapor Pressure 9.6 mmHg 20 掳C Evaporation Rate N/A Optical Rotation N/A
Vapor Density N/A Viscosity N/A Miscellaneous Data N/A
Saturated Vapor Conc. N/A Surface Tension N/A Solubility N/A
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity______________________________________________________________________________________
STABILITY HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Stable: Stable. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Titanium/titanium oxides
Conditions to Avoid: Do not allow water to enter container because Hydrogen chloride gas.
of violent reaction. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents. Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Section 11 - Toxicological Information____________________________________________________________________________________
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
Skin Contact: Causes burns. Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous
Skin Absorption: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin.
Eye Contact: Causes burns. Lachrymator. Inhalation may result in spasm, inflammation and edema of the
Inhalation: Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of larynxand bronchi, chemical pneumonitis, and pulmonary edema.
the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Highly toxic Symptoms of exposure may include burning sensation, coughing,
by inhalation. wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea, and
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. vomiting.
TARGET ORGAN(S) OR SYSTEM(S): Lungs.
TOXICITY 1H 50 MIN
DATA Inhalation Inhalation Inhalation Inhalation Inhalation
Rat Rat Rat Rat Mouse
1,100 mg/m3 1,300 mg/m3 3,000 mg/m3 400 mg/m3 100 mg/m3
LC50 LC50 LC50 LC50 LC50
Section 12 鈥? Ecological Information______________________________________________________________________________________
No data available.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations_____________________________________________________________________________________
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF DISPOSAL OF SUBSTANCE OR PREPARATION
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Observe all federal, state, and local environmental
regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information_______________________________________________________________________________________
DOT PIH: ZONE B
Proper Shipping Name: Titanium tetrachloride IATA
UN#: 1838 Proper Shipping Name: Titanium tetrachloride
Class: 8 IATA UN Number: 1838
Packing Group: Packing Group II Hazard Class: 8
Hazard Label: Corrosive Packing Group: II
Hazard Label: Poison inhalation hazard Not Allowed - Aircraft: Not permitted for air transport.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information______________________________________________________________________________________
EU DIRECTIVES CLASSIFICATION with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
Symbol of Danger: C advice. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical
Indication of Danger: Corrosive. advice immediately (show the label where possible).
R: 14 34 US Statements: Lachrymator. Target organ(s): Lungs.
Risk Statements: Reacts violently with water. Causes burns. UNITED STATES REGULATORY INFORMATION
S: 7/8 26 36/37/39 45 SARA LISTED: Yes
Safety Statements: Keep container tightly closed and dry. In case DEMINIMIS: 1 %
of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and NOTES: This product is subject to SARA section 313 reporting
seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, and requirements.
eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek TSCA INVENTORY ITEM: Yes
medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). CANADA REGULATORY INFORMATION
US CLASSIFICATION AND LABEL TEXT WHMIS Classification: This product has been classified in
Indication of Danger: Highly Toxic (USA) Very Toxic (EU). accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR, and the MSDS
Risk Statements: Very toxic by inhalation. Reacts violently with contains all the information required by the CPR.
water. Causes burns. DSL: Yes
Safety Statements: Keep container tightly closed and dry. In case NDSL: No
of contact
M:\Staff\Jerry\CoolSmokeACTMar0405.doc---Page 3 of 4
Section 16 - Other Information__________________________________________________________________________________________
DISCLAIMER
For R&D use only. Not for drug, household or other uses.
WARRANTY
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this
document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does
not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. Sigma-Aldrich Inc. shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling
or from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale. Copyright 2005
Sigma-Aldrich Co. License granted to make unlimited paper copies for internal use only.
RETROTEC NOTES:
The statements contained herein are offered for informational purposes only and are based upon technical data that RETROTEC believes to be
accurate. Air Current Tester is intended for use only by persons having the necessary technical skill and at their own discretion and risk. Since
conditions and manner of use are outside our control, we make NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS OR
OTHERWISE.
The possibility of a chemical spill from the Air Current Tester is very small, as would be the amount. The hazardous component, hydrochloric
acid, present as a gas or liquid, is produced on contact with humidity or water; this reaction also releases oxides of titanium as smoke.
Appropriate action in case of a very small spill on skin, in eyes, on cloths or floor would be to immediately flood spill with water, this will release
the acid into the air where it will quickly dissipate; AVOID BREATHING CONCENTRATED SMOKE. Wash thoroughly with soap, ventilate room as
needed and seek medical attention for exposure as defined in Item 4 of the MSDS above. Neutralize with sodium carbonate or baking soda to stop
any residual corrosion.
(EPA regulations, 302.4, 302.5, indicate a reportable spill quantity to be 1000 lbs. - 453kg)
M:\Staff\Jerry\CoolSmokeACTMar0405.doc---Page 4 of 4
|