ELF ATOCHEM NORTH AMERICA INC -- FORANE 12, CFC 12, R-12, FOOD FREEZANT 12  -- 6830-01-355-6648
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FORANE 12, CFC 12, R-12, FOOD FREEZANT 12
MSDS Date:06/01/1995
FSC:6830
NIIN:01-355-6648
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ELF ATOCHEM NORTH AMERICA INC
Address:2000 MARKET STREET
City:PHILADELPHIA
State:PA
ZIP:19103-3222
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-419-7000
Emergency Phone Num:215-419-7000
Preparer's Name:TECHNICAL SERVICE
CAGE:86460
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ELF ATOCHEM NORTH AMERICA (FORMERLY RACON INC)
Address:6040 S RIDGE RD
Box:198
City:WICHITA
State:KS
ZIP:67201
Country:US
Phone:CALL COLLECT 415-821-5338
CAGE:2A580
Company Name:ELF ATOCHEM NORTH AMERICA INC
Address:2000 MARKET STREET
Box:City:PHILADELPHIA
State:PA
ZIP:19103-3222
Country:US
Phone:800-245-5858
CAGE:86460

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE (SARA III)
CAS:75-71-8
RTECS #:PA8200000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
Ozone Depleting Chemical:1

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LC50 30 MIN RAT >800,000PPM
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN:LIQUID CAUSES FROSTBITE.
    INHALATION:DENSE VAPOR DISPLACES AIR, CAUSING RESPIRATORY
    DEPRESSION & ASPHYXIATION. EYES:IRRITATION. INGESTION:NO HAZARD
    EXPECTED, PRODUCT IS A GAS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.  CHRONIC:MAY AFFECT
    CNS, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, HEART.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MANUFACTURER GAVE NO INFORMATION ABOUT
    CARCINOGENICITY. HMIS FOUND NO LISTING & DOES NOT EXPECT IT TO BE
    CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION:DROWSINESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS. PRODUCT
    INCREASES SENSITIVITY TO ADRENALIN, CAUSING RAPID, IRREGULAR OR
    DEPRESSED CARDIAC FUNCTION. SKIN:FROSTBITE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:IF IRRITATION PERSISTS OR IS SEVERE, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    EYE:FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MIN. SKIN:FLUSH AFFECTED AREA W/WATER.
    TREAT FOR FROSTBITE BY GENTLY WARMING AFFECTED AREA. INHALED:REMOVE
    FROM EXP OSURE. KEEP VICTIM CALM. AID OR RESTOREBREATHING AS
    NEEDED. INGESTED:NOT CONSIDERED A POTENTIAL ROUTE OF EXPOSURE.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NE
Lower Limits:NA
Upper Limits:NA
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF
    FIGHTING FIRES NEAR THIS PRODUCT DUE TO TOXICITY OF THERMAL
    DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS. KEEP CONTAINERS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DURING THERMAL DECOMPOSITION, PROCUCT MAY
    RELEASE TOXIC AND CORROSIVE GASES. CONTAINER MAY EXPLODE FROM
    PRESSURE BUILD-UP.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE IGNITION SOURCES. EVACUATE AREA. KEEP
    UPWIND. STOP LEAK IF W/O RISK. DISPURSE GAS WITH FLOOR-LEVEL FORCED
    AIR VENTILATION TO THE OUTDOORS. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS & FLAMES.
    KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED. AVOID CONTACT W/LIQUID. DO NOT
    BREATHE VAPOR. MIST OR GAS.
Other Precautions:EMPTY CONTAINERS MAY HAVE HAZARDOUS RESIDUE. DO NOT
    CUT, WELD OR GRIND ON OR NEARBY. DO NOT DROP, REUSE OR REFILL
    CONTAINER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED FULL FACE (TC-19C)
    SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR OR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APARATUS WHERE
    AIRBORNE EXPOSURE IS LIKELY. COMPLY W/29CFR1919.134.
Ventilation:PROVIDE VENTILATION AS NECESSARY TO REDUCE EXPOSURE BELOW
    AIRBORNE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:LINED BUTYL GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:APPRPPRIATE CHEMICAL RESISTANT CLOTHING TO
    PREVENT SKIN CONTACT, AS NEEDED. EYE FLUSHING EQUIPMENT.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS RECEIVED FROM THE NAVY (FOCAL POINT N). NSN IDENTIFIED BY FOCAL
    POINT N.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:G3
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-22F,-30C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-252F,-158C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:>800F,>427C
Vapor Pres:84.9 PSIA
Vapor Density:4.17
Spec Gravity:1.29
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUIFIED GAS, W/FAINT ETHEREAL ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
Corrosion Rate:UNKNOWNN

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALI, OXIDIZING AGENTS, ALKALINE EARTH METALS, POWDERED METALS
    (EG.AL,MG,ZN).
Stability Condition to Avoid:FLAMES EXTREMELY HOT METAL SURFACES,
    HEATING ELEMENTS, COMBUSTION ENGINES, ETC.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HF, HCL, CO, CO2, CL2.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE OR RECLAIM IF POSSIBLE. RECLAIMED
    MATERIAL MAY BINCINERATED BUT TOXIC & CORROSIVE PRODUCTS MUST BE
    HANDLED APPROPRIATELY. CONSULT FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL AUTHORITIES
    FOR PROPER DISPOSAL PROCEDU RES.

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