Genesolv 2004
#MCC-G2004, MCC-G04G,
E-mail: techsupport@microcare.com
MCC-G04P, MCC-G04D, MCC-G04C, MCC-G04CHP
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
5. Firefighting Measures
1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Flash Point: Not flammable per Tag Closed Cup (ASTM D 56)
Product Name: Genesolv 2004 Solvent; #MCC-G2004, #MCC-
Flammable Limits in Air: Not Determined
G04C, #MCC-G04CHP (aerosol), #MCC-G2004G (one gallon),
Extinguishing Media: CO2, dry chemical, water spray, water fog
#MCC-G04P (five gallons), #MCC-GO4D (55 gallons)
Special Firefighting Procedures: Evacuate personnel. Wear self
Chemical Family: A azeotropic blend of HCFC and alcohol. In the
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective equip-
aerosol form, an HFC propellant is used.
ment. Containers generate pressure when heated causing violent
Packaged By: MicroCare Corp., 595 John Downey Drive, New
bursting and dangerous propelling of container. May form toxic
Britain, CT, 06051, USA CAGE/FSCM: OATV9
decomposition products above 480o F/ 250o C.
Emergency Telephone: CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300
6. Accidental Release Measures
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients Spill or Leak: Evacuate area, absorb spilled liquid with commercial,
Chemical Name Wt.%Range TLV Units nonflammable absorbent i.e. sand, vermiculite. Remove unprotected
personnel. Protected personnel should remove ignition sources and
Genesolv 2004 80.0 See Section 8
shut off fire sources. Provide ventilation. Shovel (spark proof)
Tetrafluoroethane 20.0 See Section 8
absorbent material into drums and close. Do not flush to sewer.
CAS #811-97-2
Hazardous Mixtures of Liquids, Solids or Gases:
7. Handling and Storage
Dichlorofluoroethane 95.8 See Section 8
Avoid breathing vapors or mist. Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid
CAS # 1717-00-6
repeated or prolonged contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Wash thoroughly
Methanol 3.9 See Section 8
after handling. Do not store in direct sunlight. Store in cool dry place, away
CAS # 67-56-1
from heat, sparks or flames which may generate toxic decomposition
Nitromethane 0.3 See Section 8
products. Vapors are heavy and may concentrate in low poorly ventilated
CAS # 75-52-5
areas. Keep away from children.
All components of this material are listed on the TSCA inventory.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
3. Hazard Identification
Respiratory Protection: Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep
Emergency Overview: Colorless liquid with a slight ethereal odor.
container tightly closed. Use approved NIOSH self-contained or
This product is nonflammable. Liquid will irritate eyes and skin
supplied air respirators for emergencies and in situations where air
under repeated or prolonged exposure. Product vapors displace air
may be displaced by vapors.
and can cause asphyxiation especially in confined spaces.
Eye Protection:Use chemical protective safety glasses.
Potential Health Effects:
Protective Clothing: Where there is potential for skin contact, use
Eyes: Moderate irritation. Persons wearing contact lenses should wear
appropriate impervious gloves, apron, pants and jacket.
chemical protective safety glasses when exposed to this product.
Exposure Guidelines: Applicable Exposure Limits.
Skin: For repeated contact: dry/chapped skin, risk of chronic dermatitis.
Dichlorofluoroethane:
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to the mouth, throat and
PEL (OSHA) None Established
stomach.
AEL (Honeywell) 400 ppm, 8 & 12 hr. TLV
Inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations of vapor is harmful and may
TLV (ACGIH) None Established
cause heart irregularities, unconsciousness, or death. Intentional misuse
Methanol:
or deliberate inhalation may cause death without warning.
PEL (OSHA) 200 ppm TWA
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Preexisting disease of
TLV (ACGIH) 200 ppm TWA, 250 ppm STEL
the heart, lungs, skin and eyes.
Nitromethane:
4. First Aid Measures PEL (OSHA) 100 ppm TWA
Eyes: Immediately flush with water. Remove any contact lenses and continue TLV (ACGIH) 100 ppm TWA
Tetrafluoroethane:
flushing for 15 minutes, lifting eyelids occasionally until no evidence of the
AEL (OSHA) 1000 ppm TWA
chemical remains. If irritation develops or persists call a physician.
Skin: Wash promptly with soap and water. Remove contaminated PEL (OSHA) 1000 ppm STEL
TLV (ACGIH) 1000 ppm TWA
clothing and shoes and replace with clean clothing.
Ingestion: DO NOT induce vomiting. Immediately give two glasses NFPA, NPCA-HIMIS RATING:
of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Health 1
Call a physician. Flammability 0
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Keep person calm. If not breathing, give Reactivity 1
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician. Personal Protection rating to be supplied by user depending on use conditions.
MicroCare MSDS: Genesolv 2004 (#MCC-G2004, MCC-G04C, MCC-G04CHP, MCC-G04G, MCC-G04P, MCC-G04D) Page 2 of 2
9. Physical and Chemical Properties Carcinogenicity: None of the components present in this material are
Physical Form: listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH as a carcinogen.
Clear colorless liquid
Odor:
12. Ecological Information
Slight Ethereal
Boiling Point: 84.9o F/29o C
Aquatic Toxicity:
Solubility in Water: 0.17 weight % @77o F/25o C
Not determined
% Volatile by Weight: 100
Vapor Pressure: 13. Disposal Considerations
10.06 psia @ 70o F/20o C.
Vapor Density (air=1): >1
Waste Disposal: Treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal must be
Evaporation Rate (Ether = 1):>1
in accordance with applicable Federal, State/Provincial and Local regulations.
10. Reactivity
14. Transportation Information
Chemical Stability:Material is stable.
Hazardous Polymerization:Will not occur. Aerosol Packaging:
Incompatibilities: Alkali or alkaline earth metals powdered Al, Zn, Be, Ground Transport: Consumer Commodity ORM-D
Na, Mg, etc. Incompatible w/strong bases such as NaOH, KOH, etc. Air Transport: Aerosols Nonflammable NOS, UN1950, Class 2.2,
Decomposition Products: Decomposes with heat. High temperatures (open Pkg.Group N/A, Pkg.Instr.203 Hazard Label: Nonflammable Gas
flame, glowing metal surfaces, etc.) can decompose forming hydrofluoric Non-Aerosol Packaging:
acid and possibly carbonyl fluoride. This material is incompatible with Ground Transport: Not Hazardous/Not Regulated
strong bases and can react to form salts of hydrofluoric acid and unsatur- Air Transport: Not Hazardous/Not Regulated
ated compounds of unknown toxicity.
15. Regulatory Information
11. Toxicological Information
Section 313 Supplier Information:This material contains the following
Toxicity information for the individual components of this product are
listed below: toxic chemicals subject to the emergency reporting requirements of
Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to
Dichlorofluoroethane: No Federal OSHA PEL (29 CFR Know Act of 1986 and 40 CFR 372:
CAS# Chemical Name % by Weight
1919.1000) or ACGIH TLV Values are established for this chemical.
An interim recommended maximum exposure limit of 500 ppm has 1717-00-6 Dichlorofluoroethane 91.0
been established by Honeywell, Inc. Acute Inhalation: Albino Rats 67-56-1 Methanol 3.6
(Spraque-Dawley) 4 hr - LC50 = 62,000* ppm. Subchronic Inhala- This information must be included in all MSDSs that are copied and
tion: Increase cholesterol/decrease body weight 20,000 ppm; NOEL distributed for this material.
8,000 ppm. Oral: nontoxic, > 5 gm/Kg bodyweight. Cardiac
Sensitization Threshold: 10,000 ppm. Teratology, rat-maternal and California VOC Data: This material contains 103 grams total VOC
fetal tox = 20,000 ppm; NOEL = 8,000 ppm. Teratology, rabbit-slight per liter. Contents packaged 340 grams per unit aerosol container.
body weight loss = 4,200 ppm; NOEL = 1,400 ppm. Reproduction (2 Title III Hazard Communications Sections 311, 312
generation) Rat: Reduced fertility and reduced body weight = 20,000 Acute Yes
ppm; NOEL = 8,000 ppm. Chronic No
Genetic Studies: Ames Assy - Not Active. CHO Call (gas phase) - Fire No
positive- up to 10%. CHO Cell (liquid phase) - not active - up to Reactivity No
35%. In Vivo mouse micronucleus - not active - up to 36,000 ppm. Pressure No
Delayed (Subchronic & Chronic) Effects: Subchronic: Fischer 344
Lists:
rats - slightly toxic - 20,000 ppm* Chronic Inhalation : 20,000 ppm -
SARA Extremely Hazardous Substance No
interim report*. Male rats exposed by inhalation to 5,000 ppm or
CERCLA Hazardous Substance No
greater (6 hours/day, 5 days/week for 2 years) were found to have a
SARA Toxic Chemicals No
small but statistically significant number of late developing
16. Other Information
benign testicular tumors. NOEL 1,500 ppm.
Methanol: Federal OSHA PEL is 200 ppm (8 hour TWA) (skin) and For additional information, contact Tech Support at MicroCare:
Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) of 250 ppm. ACGIH Threshold Telephone (860) 827-0626 or email: techsupport@microcare.com
Limit Value is 200 ppm (8 hour TWA) (skin) and STEL of 250 ppm.
Nitromethane: Federal OSHA PEL is 100 ppm (8 hour TWA).
ACGIH TLV is 100 ppm (8 hour TWA).
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