Product: Halocarbon 14-Oxygen Form No.: P-6202-B Date: October 1997
Praxair鈩? Material Safety Data Sheet
1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Halocarbon 14-Oxygen Mixture Not applicable
Product Trade Name:
(MSDS No. P-6202-B)
Name:
Not applicable Tetrafluoromethane-oxygen
Chemical Synonyms:
mixture, R-14-oxygen
Name:
mixture
Formula: Mixture of CF4 and O2 Chemical Family: Not applicable
1-800-645-4633* Company Name: Praxair, Inc.
Telephone: Emergencies:
CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300* 39 Old Ridgebury Road
1-800-PRAXAIR Danbury CT 06810-5113
Routine:
*Call emergency numbers 24 hours a day only for spills, leaks, fire, exposure, or accidents involving
this product. For routine information contact your supplier, Praxair sales representative, or call
1-800-PRAXAIR (1-800-772-9247).
2. Composition / Information on Ingredients
For custom mixtures of this product request a Material Safety Data Sheet for each component. See
Section 16 for important information about mixtures.
INGREDIENT NAME CAS NUMBER PERCENTAGE OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Oxygen 7782-44-7 8% None currently None currently
established established
Tetrafluoromethane 75-73-0 92% None currently None currently
established established
3. Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
CAUTION! High-pressure gas.
Harmful if inhaled.
Can cause rapid suffocation.
Liquid can cause frostbite.
May cause dizziness and drowsiness.
Odor: Ether-like.
Self-contained breathing apparatus may be required by
rescue workers.
Odor: None
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Product: Halocarbon 14-Oxygen Form No.: P-6202-B Date: October 1997
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE: None currently established.
EFFECTS OF A SINGLE (ACUTE) OVEREXPOSURE:
INHALATION鈥揂sphyxiant. High concentrations can cause dizziness, nausea, vomiting,
disorientation, confusion, incoordination, and narcosis. Very high concentrations may cause suffocation.
SKIN CONTACT鈥揘o harm expected.
SWALLOWING鈥揟his mixture is a gas at normal temperature and pressure.
EYE CONTACT鈥揘o harm expected.
EFFECTS OF REPEATED (CHRONIC) OVEREXPOSURE: No harm expected.
OTHER EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: At high concentrations, may produce cardiac arrhythmias
or arrest due to sensitization of the heart to adrenaline and noradrenalin. Exposure to fluorocarbon thermal
decomposition products may produce flu-like symptoms including chills, fever, weakness, muscular aches,
headache, chest discomfort, sore throat, and dry cough. Complete recovery usually occurs within 24 hours
after exposure.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY OVEREXPOSURE: May aggravate established
conditions associated with cardiac arrhythmias.
SIGNIFICANT LABORATORY DATA WITH POSSIBLE RELEVANCE TO HUMAN HEALTH
HAZARD EVALUATION: None known.
CARCINOGENICITY: Halocarbon 14-Oxygen Mixture is not listed by NTP, OSHA, and IARC.
4. First Aid Measures
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
qualified personnel may give oxygen. Call a physician.
SKIN CONTACT: No emergency care anticipated.
SWALLOWING: An unlikely route of exposure.This product is a gas at normal temperature and
pressure.
EYE CONTACT: Flush with water. Hold the eyelids open and away from the eyeballs to ensure that all
surfaces are flushed thoroughly.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: Do not administer adrenaline; fluorocarbons have a sensitizing effect on the
myocardium. Treatment of overexposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical
condition. Exposure to fluorocarbon pyrolysis products should be considered in the diagnostic
evaluation of occupationally related fever of short duration and unknown origin. Signs of exposure
include tachycardia, hyperpnea, and pharyngeal congestion; investigation may reveal pulmonary edema
and leucocytosis.
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5. Fire Fighting Measures
Not applicable Not applicable
FLASH POINT AUTOIGNITION
(test method) TEMPERATURE
Not applicable Not applicable
FLAMMABLE LIMITS LOWER UPPER
IN AIR, % by volume
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Halocarbon-Oxygen Mixture cannot catch fire. Use media appropriate for
surrounding fire.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
CAUTION! High-pressure gas. Evacuate all personnel from danger area. Immediately deluge cylinders
with water from maximum distance until cool, then move them away from fire area if without risk.
Self-contained breathing apparatus may be required by rescue workers. On-site fire brigades must comply
with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.156.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Heat of fire can build pressure in cylinder and
cause it to rupture. No part of cylinder should be subjected to a temperature higher than 125掳F (52掳C).
Cylinders containing this mixtureare equipped with a pressure relief device (Exceptions may exist where
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authorized by DOT.)
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: None known.
6. Accidental Release Measures
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
CAUTION! High-pressure gas. Immediately evacuate all personnel from danger area. Use self-contained
breathing apparatus where needed. Shut off flow if without risk. Ventilate area or move cylinder to a
well-ventilated area. Before entering area, especially confined areas, check for sufficient oxygen with an
appropriate device.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Prevent waste from contaminating the surrounding environment. Keep
personnel away. Discard any product, residue, disposable container or liner in an environmentally
acceptable manner, in full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. If necessary, call your local
supplier for assistance.
7. Handling and Storage
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN STORAGE: Store and use with adequate ventilation. Firmly
secure cylinders upright to keep them from falling or being knocked over. Screw valve protection cap firmly
in place by hand. Store only where temperature will not exceed 125掳F (52掳C). Store full and empty
cylinders separately. Use a first-in, first-out inventory system to prevent storing full cylinders for long
periods.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING: Protect cylinders from damage. Use a suitable hand
truck to move cylinders; do not drag, roll, slide, or drop. Never attempt to lift a cylinder by its cap; the cap
is intended solely to protect the valve. Never insert an object (e.g., wrench, screwdriver, pry bar) into cap
openings; doing so may damage the valve and cause a leak. Use an adjustable strap wrench to remove
over-tight or rusted caps. Open valve slowly. If valve is hard to open, discontinue use and contact your
supplier. Never strike an arc on a compressed gas cylinder or make a cylinder a part of an electrical circuit.
For other precautions in using this mixture, see section 16.
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For additional information on storage and handling, refer to Compressed Gas Association (CGA) pamphlet
P-1, "Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers," available from the CGA. Refer to section 16 for
the address and phone number along with a list of other available publications.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
VENTILATION/ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
LOCAL EXHAUST鈥揢se a local exhaust system, if necessary, to control the concentration of this
product in the worker's breathing zone.
MECHANICAL (general)鈥揋eneral exhaust ventilation may be acceptable if it can maintain an
adequate supply of air.
SPECIAL鈥揘one
OTHER鈥揘one
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None required under normal use. However, air supplied respirators
are required while working in confined spaces or in oxygen-deficient atmospheres with this product.
Respiratory protection must conform to OSHA rules as specified in 29 CFR 1910.134.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Wear work gloves when handling cylinders; neoprene when changing them
out.
EYE PROTECTION: Wear safety glasses when handling cylinders. Select eye protection in accordance
with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Metatarsal shoes for cylinder handling. Select in accordance
with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132 and 1910.133. Regardless of protective equipment, never touch live
electrical parts.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: Not available. EXPANSION RATIO: Not applicable
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (air=1): At 70掳F (21.1掳C) SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Negligible.
and 1 atm: 2.88
GAS DENSITY: At 70F (21.1掳C) and 1 atm: VAPOR PRESSURE: AT 70掳F (21.1掳C): Not
0.2158 lbs/ft 3 (3.456 kg/m 3) applicable.
PERCENT VOLATILES BY VOLUME: 100 EVAPORATION RATE (Butyl Acetate=1):
BOILING POINT (1 atm): Not available. pH: Not applicable.
MELTING POINT (1 atm): Not available.
APPEARANCE, ODOR, AND STATE: Colorless, odorless gas at normal temperature and
pressure.
10. Stability and Reactivity
STABILITY: Unstable Stable X
INCOMPATIBILITY (materials to avoid): Halocarbon 14 is incompatible with aluminum, CO above
2
1000掳C, alloys of more than 2% Mg in the presence of water.
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HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition may produce toxic fumes
of fluorine and carbonyl fluoride.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: May Occur Will Not Occur X
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None known.
11. Toxicological Information
See section 3.
12. Ecological Information
Halocarbon 14-Oxygen Mixture does not contain any Class I or Class II ozone-depleting chemicals.
Halocarbon 14-Oxygen Mixture is not listed as a marine pollutant by DOT.
13. Disposal Considerations
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Do not dispose of unused quantities. Return cylinder to supplier.
14. Transport Information
DOT/IMO SHIPPING NAME: Compressed HAZARD CLASS: 2.2
gases, n.o.s. (tetrafluoromethane, oxygen)
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: UN-1956 PRODUCT RQ: None
SHIPPING LABEL(s): NONFLAMMABLE PLACARD (When required): NONFLAMMABLE
GAS GAS
SPECIAL SHIPPING INFORMATION: Cylinders should be transported in a secure position, in a
well-ventilated vehicle. Cylinders transported in an enclosed, nonventilated compartment of a vehicle can
present serious safety hazards.
Shipment of compressed gas cylinders that have been filled without the owner's consent is a violation of
federal law [49 CFR 173.301(b)].
15. Regulatory Information
The following selected regulatory requirements may apply to this product. Not all such requirements are
identified. Users of this product are solely responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and
local regulations.
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
CERCLA: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, Liability Act of
and
1980 (40 CFR Parts 117 and 302):
Reportable Quantity (RQ): None
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SARA: Superfund Amendmentand Reauthorization Act:
SECTIONS 302/304: Require emergency planning based on Threshold Planning Quantity
(TPQ) and release reporting based on Reportable Quantities (RQ) of extremely hazardous
substances (40 CFR Part 355):
Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ): None
Extremely Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 355): None
SECTIONS 311/312: Require submission of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and
chemical inventory reporting with identification of EPA hazard categories. The hazard
categories for this products are as follows:
IMMEDIATE: Yes PRESSURE: Yes
DELAYED: No REACTIVITY: No
FIRE: No
SECTION 313: Requires submission of annual reports of release of toxic chemicals that
appear in 40 CFR Part 372.
Halocarbon 14-Oxygen Mixture does not require reporting under Section 313.
40 CFR 68: Risk Management Program for Chemical Accidental Release Prevention :
Requires development and implementation of risk management programs at facilities that
manufacture, use, store, or otherwise handle regulated substances in quantities that exceed
specified thresholds.
Tetrafluoromethane-Oxygen Mixture is not listed as a regulated substance.
TSCA: Toxic Substances Control Act: Oxygen and Tetrafluoromethane are listed on the
TSCA inventory.
OSHA (OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION):
29 CFR 1910.119: Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals: Requires
facilities to develop a process safety management program based on Threshold Quantities (TQ)
of highly hazardous chemicals.
Neither Tetrafluoromethane nor Oxygen is listed in Appendix A as a highly hazardous
chemical.
STATE REGULATIONS:
CALIFORNIA: This product is not listed by California under the Safe Drinking Water Toxic
Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65).
PENNSYLVANIA: This product is subject to the Pennsylvania Worker and Community
Right-To-Know Act (35 P.S. Sections 7301-7320).
16. Other Information
Be sure to read and understand all labels and instructions supplied with all containers of this product.
OTHER HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS OF HANDLING, STORAGE, AND USE: High-pressure
gas. Use piping and equipment adequately designed to withstand pressures to be encountered. can
Gas
cause rapid suffocation due to oxygen deficiency. Store and use with adequate ventilation. Close valve
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after each use; keep closed even when empty.Do not smoke in areas where fluorocarbons are used.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling fluorocarbons or materials sprayed with them, especially before
eating or smoking. Never work on a pressurized system. If there is a leak, close the cylinder valve. Blow
the system down in an environmentally safe manner in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws,
then repair the leak. Never ground a compressed gas cylinder or allow it to become part of an electrical
circuit.
NOTE: Prior to using any plastics, confirm their compatibility with Halocarbon 14-Oxygen Mixture.
MIXTURES: When you mix two or more gases or liquefied gases, you can create additional, unexpected
hazards. Obtain and evaluate the safety information for each component before you produce the mixture.
Consult an industrial hygienist, or other trained person when you evaluate the end product. Remember,
gases and liquids have properties that can cause serious injury or death.
HAZARD RATING SYSTEMS:
NFPA RATINGS: HMIS RATINGS:
HEALTH =1 HEALTH =0
FLAMMABILITY = 0 FLAMMABILITY =0
REACTIVITY =0 REACTIVITY =0
SPECIAL
STANDARD VALVE CONNECTIONS FOR U.S. AND CANADA:
CGA-590
THREADED:
Not applicable
PIN-INDEXED YOKE:
CGA-716
ULTRA-HIGH-INTEGRITY
CONNECTION:
Use the proper CGA connections. DO NOT USE ADAPTERS. Other connections such as the
CGA-320, may be used. Also, depending on the specific oxygen concentration, either the CGA-296
or 580 may apply . See CGA Pamphlets V-1 and V-7 listed below.
Ask your supplier about free Praxair safety literature as referenced on the label for this product; you may
also obtain copies by calling 1-800-PRAXAIR. Further information about Halocarbon 14-Oxygen Mixture
can be found in the following pamphlets published by the Compressed Gas Association, Inc. (CGA), 1725
Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202-4102, Telephone (703) 412-0900.
AV-1 Safe Handling and Storage of Compressed Gases
P-1 Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers
P-14 Accident Prevention in Oxygen-Rich, Oxygen Deficient Atmospheres
SB-2 Oxygen-Deficient Atmospheres
V-1 Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Inlet and Outlet Connections
V-7 Standard Method of Determining Cylinder Valve Outlet Connections for Industrial Gas
Mixtures
Handbook of Compressed Gases, Third Edition
Praxair asks users of this product to study this Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and become aware of
product hazards and safety information. To promote safe use of this product, a user should (1) notify
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employees, agents and contractors of the information on this MSDS and of any other known product
hazards and safety information, (2) furnish this information to each purchaser of the product, and (3) ask
each purchaser to notify its employees and customers of the product hazards and safety information.
The opinions expressed herein are those of qualified experts within Praxair, Inc.
We believe that the information contained herein is current as of the date of this
Material Safety Data Sheet. Since the use of this information and the conditions of
use of the product are not within the control of Praxair, Inc., it is the user's
obligation to determine the conditions of safe use of the product.
Praxair MSDSs are furnished on sale or delivery by Praxair or the independent distributors and
suppliers who package and sell our products. To obtain current Praxair MSDSs for these products,
contact your Praxair sales representative or local distributor or supplier. If you have questions regarding
Praxair MSDSs, would like the form number and date of the latest MSDS, or would like the names of
the Praxair suppliers in your area, phone or write the Praxair Call Center ( Phone: 1-800-PRAXAIR;
Address: Praxair Call Center, Praxair, Inc., PO Box 44, Tonawanda, NY 14150-7891).
Praxair is a trademark of Praxair Technology, Inc.
Praxair, Inc.
39 Old Ridgebury Road
Danbury CT 06810-5113
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