VDX Dry Lubricant Spray
#MCC-VDX
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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 Ingestion: Not considered a potential route of exposure. Treat for
possible frostbite. Swallowing less than an ounce of material is
Product Name: VDX Dry Lubricant Spray; #MCC-VDX
unlikely to cause significant harm. For larger amounts, do not
Chemical Family: Halogenated Hydrocarbon
induce vomiting. Call a physician.
Formula: CH2FCF3/(CH3)CHOH
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Keep person calm. If not breathing, give
Packaged By: MicroCare Corp., 595 John Downey Drive, New
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.
Britain, CT, 06051, USA CAGE/FSCM: OATV9
Note to Attending Physician: There is no specific antidote to
Emergency Telephone: CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300
overexposure. Treatment of overexposure should be directed at the
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients control of symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient.
Immediate medical attention for acute overexposure is required.
Chemical Name Wt.%Range TLV Units
5. Firefighting Measures
Tetrafluoroethane 90.00-96.00 1000 ppm
Flash Point: Will not burn.
CAS #811-97-2
Autoignition Temperature: > 750o C
Isopropyl Alcohol 03.00-9.00 400 ppm
Flammable Limits in Air: LEL/UEL: Not Applicable.
CAS #67-63-0
Extinguishing Media: Use dry chemical, "alcohol" foam, CO2 or water.
Poly-tfe,alpha-chloro-omega <01.0 Not Applicable
Special Firefighting Procedures: Evacuate personnel. Wear self contained
CAS #79070-11-4
breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective equipment. Keep
Poly-tfe, alpha-(cyclohexylmethyl) <01.0 Not Applicable
containers cool. Containers build pressure under fire conditions causing
CAS #65530-85-0
violent bursting and dangerous propelling of container.
All components of this material are listed on the TSCA inventory.
6. Accidental Release Measures
3. Hazard Identification
Spill or Leak: Although the chances of a large spill or leak is unlikely
Emergency Overview: Clear colorless liquefied gas that leaves a
in aerosol containers, in the event of such an occurrence, evacuate
waxlike lubricating film. Nonflammable. Liquid acts as a refriger-
area. Protected personnel should remove ignition sources and shut off
ant and exposure of unprotected skin to liquid can cause frostbite.
fire sources. Provide ventilation.
Keep away from children.
Potential Health Effects
7. Handling and Storage
Eyes: Vapor contact: May irritate and cause pain and watering.
Avoid breathing vapors or mist. Keep containers closed. Use only
Liquid contact: Direct contact may irritate seriously with risk of
with adequate ventilation. Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with
frostbite. Persons wearing contact lenses should wear chemical protective
eyes, skin or clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not store
safety glasses when using this product.
in direct sunlight. Store in cool dry place, away from heat, sparks or
Skin: Contact can cause frostbite.
flames which may generate toxic decomposition products. Vapors
Ingestion: Not considered a potential route of exposure due to the
are heavy and may concentrate in low poorly ventilated areas.
volatile nature of material. Contact with liquid can cause frostbite
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
to mouth and throat tissues.
Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. Inhalation of high concentrations of
Respiratory Protection: Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep
vapors is harmful and may cause heart irregularities, unconscious-
container closed. Use approved NIOSH self-contained or supplied
ness or death. Intentional misuse or deliberate inhalation may
air respirators for emergencies and in situations where air may be
cause death without warning. Vapor reduces oxygen available for
displaced by vapors.
breathing and is heavier than air.
Eye Protection:Use chemical protective safety glasses.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Preexisting disease of
Protective Clothing: Where there is potential for skin contact, use
the central nervous or cardiovascular system may have increased
appropriate impervious gloves, apron, pants and jacket.
susceptibility to the toxicity of excessive exposures.
Exposure Guidelines: Applicable Exposure Limits.
4. First Aid Measures Tetrafluoroethane:
PEL (OSHA) none established
Eyes: Immediately flush with water. Remove any contact lenses and
TLV (ACGIH) none established
continue flushing for 15 minutes, lifting eyelids occasionally until
AEL (DuPont) 1000 ppm, 8 & 12 hour TWA
no evidence of the chemical remains. If irritation develops or
WEEL (AIHA) 1000 ppm, 8 hour TWA
persists call a physician.
Isopropyl Alcohol:
Skin: Wash promptly with soap and warm water for at least 15
PEL (OSHA) 400 ppm TWA
minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. If irritation
TLV (ACGIH) 400 ppm TWA, 500 ppm STEL
develops or persists call a physician.
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14. Transportation Information
NFPA, NPCA-HIMIS RATING:
Health 1 Transport for Aerosol Packaging:
Flammability 0 Ground Transport: Consumer Commodity ORM-D
Reactivity 1
Air Transport: Refrigerant Gas, N.O.S. (Tetrafluoroethane), UN1078,
Personal Protection rating to be supplied by user depending on use conditions.
Class 2.2, Pkg.Group N/A, Pkg.Instr.200, Authorization: "Cargo
9. Physical and Chemical Properties Aircraft Only" per DOT-E-10232. (NOTE TO SHIPPERS:
Exemption copy required with shipping papers.) Hazard Label:
Physical Form: Liquefied gas with translucent waxlike residue.
NonFlammable Gas
Odor: Slight Ethereal
Boiling Point: -26.5o C / -15.7o F
15. Regulatory Information
pH: Not Applicable
Solubility in Water: 0.15 wt.% @ 25o C (77o F) @ 14.7 psia. Section 313 Supplier Information: This material contains the
Specific Gravity: 1.208 @ 25o C / 77o F following toxic chemicals subject to the emergency reporting
% Volatile by Weight: 96 requirements of Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and
Vapor Pressure: 96 psia @ 25o C / 77o F Community Right to Know Act of 1986 and 40 CFR 372:
Vapor Density (air=1): 3.18 @ 25o C / 77o F CAS# Chemical Name % by Weight
10. Reactivity 67-63-0 Isopropyl Alcohol 3.0 %
Chemical Stability: Material is stable.
This information must be included in all MSDSs that are copied
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
and distributed for this material.
Incompatibilities: Avoid oxidizing materials which can cause a reaction.
Title III Hazard Communications Sections 311, 312
Decomposition Products: High temperatures (open flames, glowing
Acute Yes
metal surfaces, etc.) will decompose this material forming hydrofluo-
Chronic No
ric acid and possibly carbonyl fluoride.
Fire No
11. Toxicological Information Reactivity No
Pressure No
Carcinogenicity: None of the components present in this product are
16. Other Information
listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH as a carcinogen.
For additional information, go to www.microcare.com or contact
12. Ecological Information Tech Support at MicroCare: Telephone (860) 827-0626 or email:
Aquatic Toxicity: techsupport@microcare.com
48 hour EC50 - Daphnia magna: 980 mg/L
96 hour LC50 - Rainbow Trout: 450 mg/L
13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal: Recover by distillation or remove to a permitted
waste disposal facility. Treatment, storage, transportation, and
disposal must be in accordance with applicable Federal, State/
Provincial and Local regulations.
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