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Material Safety Data Sheet
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FE-13
3017FR Revised 6-APR-2004
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CHEMICAL PRODUCT/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
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Material Identification
CAS Number : 75-46-7
Formula : CHF3
Company Identification
MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR
DuPont
1007 Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19898
PHONE NUMBERS
Product Information : 1-800-441-9442
Transport Emergency : CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300
Medical Emergency : 1-800-441-3637
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COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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Components
Material CAS Number %
Trifluoromethane 75-46-7 100
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HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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Potential Health Effects
Inhalation may cause nonspecific discomfort such as nausea,
headache, or weakness; temporary nervous system depression
with anaesthetic effects such as dizziness, headache,
confusion, incoordination, or unconsciousness; or with gross
everexposure, possible temporary alteration of the heart鈥檚
electrical activity with irregular pulse, palpitations, or
inadequate circulation.
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
Immediately remove to fresh air. Keep person calm. Call
a physician. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
SKIN CONTACT
Flush with water. Treat for frostbite if necessary by
gently warming affected areas.
EYE CONTACT
In case of liquid contact, immediately flush eyes with
plenty of water for 15 minutes. Call a physician.
INGESTION
Ingestion is not considered a potential route of
exposure.
Notes to Physicians
Because of possible disturbances of cardiac rhythm,
catecholamine drugs, such as epinephrine, should be
considered only as a last resort in life-threatening
emergencies.
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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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# Flammable Properties
Flash Point : Will not burn
Not a fire or explosion hazard.
Extinguishing Media
Use media appropriate for surrounding material.
# Fire Fighting Instructions
Evacuate personnel to a safe area. Wear self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) and full protective equipment. Cool
tank/container with water spray.
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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.
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective
gear.
Accidental Release Measures
Material evaporates at atmospheric pressure (vaporizes).
Ventilate area, especially low places where heavy vapors
might collect. Remove open flames. Wear self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) for large spills or when a
release occurs.
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HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Handling (Personnel)
Avoid contact of liquid with eyes and prolonged skin
exposure. Use with sufficient ventilation to keep employee
exposure below recommended limits.
Storage
Valve protection caps and valve cutlet threaded plugs must
remain in place unless container is secured with valve
outlet piped to use point. Do NOT drag, slide or roll
cylinders. Use a suitable hand truck for cylinder movement.
Never attempt to lift cylinder by its cap. Use a pressure
reducing regulator when connecting cylinder to lower
pressure (>3000 psig) piping or systems. Do NOT heat
cylinder. Use a check valve or trap in the discharge line
to prevent hazardous back flow into the cylinder.
Cylinders should be stored upright and firmly secured to
prevent falling or being knocked over. Separate full
containers from empty containers. Storage area temperatures
should not exceed 125 deg F (52 deg C) and should be free of
combustible materials. Avoid area where salt or other
corrosive materials are present. Avoid excessive inventory
and storage time. Use a first-in first-out system. Keep
accurate inventory records.
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Engineering Controls
Normal ventilation for standard manufacturing procedures is
generally adequate. Local exhaust should be used when large
amounts are released. Mechanical ventilation should be used
in low places.
Personal Protective Equipment
Impervious gloves should be used when handling liquid.
Chemical splash goggles should be worn when handling liquid.
Under normal manufacturing conditions, no respiratory
protection is required when using this product.
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is required if a
large spill or release occurs.
Exposure Guidelines
Exposure Limits
FE-13
PEL (OSHA) : None Established
TLV (ACGIH) : None Established
AEL * (DuPont) : 1000 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 : -82.1 C (-115.8 F)
Vapor Pressure : 686 psia at 25 deg C (77 deg F)
Vapor Density : 2.4 (Air = 1)
% Volatiles : 100 WT%
Solubility in Water : 0.1 WT% @ 25 C (77 F)
Odor : Slight ethereal
Form : Compressed gas or liquefied gas
Color : Clear/Colorless
Density : 1.44 g/cc at -82 deg C (-115.7 deg
F)-Liquid
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Chemical Stability
Material is stable. However, avoid open flames and high
temperatures.
Incompatibility with Other Materials
Incompatible with alkali or alkaline earth metals - powdered
Al, Zn, Be, etc.
Decomposition
Decomposition products are hazardous. This material can be
decomposed by high temperatures (open flames, glowing metal
surfaces, etc.) forming HF, COF2, or CO. These materials
are toxic and irritating. Contact should be avoided.
Polymerization
Polymerization will not occur.
Other Hazards
Incompatibility : No data available.
Decomposition : Decomposition products are hazardous.
FE-13 can be decomposed by high
temperatures (open flames, glowing metal
surfaces, etc.) forming HF, COF2, or CO.
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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Animal Data
FE-13:
Inhalation LC50, 4hr: >663,000 ppm in rats
FE-13 is untested for skin and eye irritancy, and for animal
sensitization.
Effects from single high inhalation exposure to FE-13
include anaesthetic effects, and nonspecific effects such as
weight loss were observed at concentrations >22%. No
cardiac sensitization was observed in dogs after breathing
800,000 ppm for periods of 5-10 minutes following
epinephrine challenge. In another test, dogs exposed to up
to 30% or up to 50% (with aditional oxygen), had no positive
responses. No cardiac sensitization occurred in baboons
exposed by inhalation to 10%, 30%, 50%, or 70% FE-13 before
or after an epinephrine challenge; there was a dose-related
decrease in heart rates and differences in respiratory rates
during exposure.
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(TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION - Continued)
No animal tests are available to define the carcinogenic
hazards of FE-13. The maternal and developmental NOAEL was
50,000 ppm. FE-13 is not considered a unique developmental
hazard to the conceptus. There were no developmental or
reproductive effects.
Tests have shown that FE-13 does not produce genetic damage
in bacterial or mammalian cell cultures. It has not
produced genetic damage in tests on animals.
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DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Waste Disposal
Reclaim by distillation. Dispose of in accordance with all
Federal, State, and local regulations.
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TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
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Shipping Information
DOT/IMO/IATA
Proper Shipping Name : Trifluoromethane
Hazard Class : 2.2
UN No. : 1984
Label(s) : Nonflammable Gas
Shipping Containers
Ton Tanks.
Tank Trucks.
Cylinders.
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REGULATORY INFORMATION
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U.S. Federal Regulations
TSCA Inventory Status : Reported/Included.
TITLE III HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS SECTIONS 311, 312
Acute : Yes
Chronic : No
Fire : No
Reactivity : No
Pressure : Yes
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(REGULATORY INFORMATION - Continued)
LISTS:
Extremely Hazardous Substance -No
CERCLA Hazardous Substance -No
Toxic Chemicals -No
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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.
Additional Information
For further information see DuPont bulletin S-34.
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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
# Indicates updated section.
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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