Flux Remover C
TravelSafe Packaging
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#MCC-FRCNA, #MCC-FRCS,
Phone: (860) 827-0626
MICROCARE CORPORATION www.microcare.com
Preparation Date: 02/02/07
595 John Downey Drive, New Britain, Connecticut, 06051, USA
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. Chemical Product and Company Identification Flammable Limits in Air: LEL/UEL: 7.5-9.0 (% by volume)
Extinguishing Media: CO2, dry chemical, water spray, water fog
Product Name: Flux Remover C -- TravelSafe Packaging;
Special Firefighting Procedures: Evacuate personnel. Wear self contained
#MCC-FRCNA; #MCC-FRCS
breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective equipment. Decomposition
Formula: CF3CHFCHFCF2CF3/CH3CF2CH2CF3/CClH=CClH/
may occur. Drums may build pressure and rupture under fire conditions.
MeOH
Chemical Family: Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) blend. 6. Accidental Release Measures
Packaged By: MicroCare Corp., 595 John Downey Drive, New
Spill or Leak: Evacuate area, absorb spilled liquid with commercial,
Britain, CT, 06051, USA CAGE/FSCM: OATV9
nonflammable absorbent i.e. sand, vermiculite. Remove unprotected
Emergency Telephone: CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300
personnel. Protected personnel should remove ignition sources and shut
off fire sources. Provide ventilation. Shovel (spark proof) absorbent
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients material into drums and close. Do not flush to sewer.
Chemical Name Wt.%Range TLV Units
7. Handling and Storage
1,1,1,3,3-Pentafluorobutane 31.0-41.0 See Section 8
Avoid breathing vapors or mist. Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid
CAS # 406-58-6
repeated or prolonged contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Wash thoroughly
1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane 19.0-29.0 See Section 8
after handling. Do not store in direct sunlight. Store in cool dry place, away
CAS # 138495-42-8
from heat, sparks or flames which may generate toxic decomposition
Trans,1,2-dichloroethylene 30.0-40.0 See Section 8
products. Vapors are heavy and may concentrate in low poorly ventilated
CAS #156-60-5
areas. For industrial use only. Keep away from children.
Methanol 03.5-06.5 See Section 8
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
CAS # 67-56-1
All components of this material are listed on the TSCA inventory.
Respiratory Protection: Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep
3. Hazard Identification container tightly closed. Use approved NIOSH self-contained or
supplied air respirators for emergencies and in situations where air
Emergency Overview: Colorless liquid with a slight ethereal odor.
may be displaced by vapors.
This product is not flammable. Liquid will irritate eyes and skin
Eye Protection:Use chemical protective safety glasses.
under repeated or prolonged exposure. Product vapors displace air
Protective Clothing: Where there is potential for skin contact, use
and can cause asphyxiation especially in confined spaces.
appropriate impervious gloves, apron, pants and jacket.
Potential Health Effects
Exposure Guidelines: Applicable Exposure Limits.
Eyes: Moderate irritation. Persons wearing contact lenses should wear
1,1,1,3,3-Pentafluorobutane:
chemical protective safety glasses when exposed to this product.
PEL (OSHA) None Established
Skin: For repeated contact: dry/chapped skin, risk of chronic dermatitis.
TLV (ACGIH) None Established
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to the mouth, throat and
AEL (Solvay) 500 ppm, 8 & 12 hr. TWA
stomach.
Inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations of vapor is harmful and 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane:
PEL (OSHA) None Established
may cause heart irregularities, unconsciousness, or death. Intentional
AEL (DuPont) 200 ppm, 8 & 12 hr. TWA, 400 ppm ceiling
misuse or deliberate inhalation may cause death without warning.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Preexisting disease of TLV (ACGIH) None Established
Trans,1,2-dichloroethylene:
the heart, lungs, skin and eyes.
PEL (OSHA) 200 ppm, 790 mg/m3, 8 hour TWA
4. First Aid Measures TLV (ACGIH) 200 ppm STEL, 8 hour TWA
Eyes: Immediately flush with water. Remove any contact lenses and AEL (DuPont) 200 ppm, 8 & 12 hour TWA
continue flushing for 15 minutes, lifting eyelids occasionally until Methanol:
no evidence of the chemical remains. If irritation develops or AEL (OSHA) 200 ppm (260 mg/m3)
persists call a physician. STEL (OSHA) 250 ppm (310 mg/m3)
Skin: Wash promptly with soap and water. Remove contaminated TLV (ACGIH) 200 ppm TWA
clothing and shoes and replace with clean clothing. NFPA, NPCA-HIMIS RATING:
Ingestion: DO NOT induce vomiting. Immediately give two Health 1
glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious Flammability 0
person. Call a physician. Reactivity 1
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Keep person calm. If not breath- Personal Protection rating to be supplied by user depending on use condi-
ing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. tions.
Call a physician.
5. Firefighting Measures
Flash Point: None; TCC/TOC
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9. Physical and Chemical Properties and lung function. A Dec. 1998 inhalation study conducted with
Physical Form: 99.45 pure t-DCE produced no adverse, compound related effects.
Clear colorless liquid
Odor: The NOEL was 4,000ppm. Exposure of pregnant rats shows maternal
Slight Ethereal
Boiling Point: toxicity at 2,000, 6,000 & 12,000ppm. Developmental toxicity was
37o C / 99o F
Freezing Point: seen only at 12,000 ppm. Tests have shown that T-DCE does not
-35o C / -31o F
pH: cause genetic damage in bacterial or mammalian cell cultures. No
7.1
Solubility in Water: animal data are available to define the carcinogenic or reproductive
600 ppm
Specific Gravity: hazards of t-DCE.
1.34
Carcinogenicity: None of the components present in this material are
% Volatile by Weight: 100
Vapor Pressure: listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH as a carcinogen.
65 kilopascals at 20o C /77o F
Vapor Density (air=1): 4
12. Ecological Information
10. Reactivity Aquatic Toxicity:
Chemical Stability: Material is stable. 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane:
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. 96 hour LC50 in fathead minnows: 27.2 mg/L
Incompatibilities: Alkali or alkaline earth metals powdered Al, Zn, Be, 96 hr LC50 in rainbow trout: 13.9 mg/L
48 hour LC50 in Daphnia magna: 11.7 mg/L
Na, Mg, etc. Incompatible w/strong bases such as NaOH, KOH, etc.
Decomposition Products: Decomposes with heat. High temperatures (open 1,1,1,3,3-Pentafluorobutane:
96 hour LC50 in Zebra fish : >200 mg/L
flame, glowing metal surfaces, etc.) can decompose forming hydrofluoric
48 hour NOEC in Daphnia magna: >200 mg/L
acid and possibly carbonyl fluoride. This material is incompatible with
72 hour NOEC in Algae: 113 mg/L
strong bases and can react to form salts of hydrofluoric acid and unsatur-
ated compounds of unknown toxicity. Trans,1,2-dichloroethylene:
96 hour LC 50 in bluegill sunfish: 1350 mg/L
11. Toxicological Information 48 hour LC50 in Daphnia magna: 220 mg/L
Toxicity information for the individual components of this product are
13. Disposal Considerations
listed below.
Waste Disposal: Reclaim by distillation or remove to a permitted
1,1,1,3,3-Pentafluorobutane: Oral LD50>5,000 mg/kg in rats. Dermal
waste disposal facility. Treatment, storage, transportation, and
ALD > 2,000 mg/kg in rats. Inhalation, 4 hour LC50, rat: 301 mg/liter.
disposal must be in accordance with applicable Federal, State/
Animal testing indicates that 1,1,1,3,3, pentafluorobutane is not a skin
Provincial and Local regulations.
irritant for rabbits. It is a slight eye irritant for rabbits. It is not an
irritant of the respiratory tract for rats. No sensitization was observed in
14. Transportation Information
Guinea Pigs.
This material is currently undergoing chronic toxicity testing.
Not Regulated as hazardous material by DOT, IMO, or IATA.
1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane: Oral LD50>5,000 mg/kg in rats.
Dermal ALD > 5,000 mg/kg in rabbits. Inhalation, 4 hour LC50: 11,100
15. Regulatory Information
ppm in rats. Animal testing indicates that 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-
Section 313 Supplier Information: This material contains the following
decafluoropentane is a slight skin irritant and a mild eye irritant, but is
not a skin sensitizer. Single exposure to 5,000 ppm by inhalation caused toxic chemicals subject to the emergency reporting requirements of
tremors. No cardiac sensitization was observed. A different single Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to
exposure study by inhalation in rats caused incoordination, hyperactivity Know Act of 1986 and 40 CFR 372:
CAS# Chemical Name % by Weight
and prostration; pathological examination of rats from this study revealed
kidney and lung changes and external hair loss. Repeated exposures to 67-56-1 Methanol 5%
1,900-3,500 ppm caused tremors or convulsions, behavioral effects, and This information must be included in all MSDSs that are copied and
altered clinical chemistry. These effects were temporary. In a different distributed for this material.
repeated exposure test the No Observed Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) Title III Hazard Communications Sections 311, 312
for convulsions was 1,000 ppm. Results indicate convulsions is an acute Acute Yes
effect of 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,-5,5,5-decafluoropentane. The 90 day NOAEL Chronic No
is 500 ppm. In animal testing this material produced developmental Fire No
effects only at exposure levels producing other toxic effect in the Reactivity No
adult animal. No animal data are available to define the carcinogenic Pressure No
or reproductive hazards of this material. Tests have shown that
Lists:
1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoro-pentane does not cause genetic damage
SARA Extremely Hazardous Substance No
in bacterial mammalian cell cultures. It has not produced genetic
CERCLA Hazardous Substance No
damage in tests on animals.
SARA Toxic Chemicals No
Trans,1,2-dichloroethylene (t-DCE): A severe eye irritant and a
16. Other Information
moderate to severe skin irritant. Single and repeated exposure by ingestion
caused increased kidney weight, histopathological changes of the lungs, For additional information, contact Tech Support at MicroCare:
liver effects, decreased motor activity, pulmonary edema, cardiovascular Telephone (860) 827-0626 or email: techsupport@microcare.com
system changes, and mortality. Single and repeated exposure to t-DCE
by inhalation caused pathological changes of the liver and lungs,
inactivity/anaesthesia, altered white blood cell count, cardiovascular
system changes and weak cardiac sensitization, a potentially fatal
disturbance of the heart rhythm caused by heightened sensitivity to
the action of epinephrine. Long term exposure caused altered liver
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