ALLIED SIGNAL INC -- GENETRON 404A -- 6830-00N087391 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:GENETRON 404A
MSDS Date:09/01/1994
FSC:6830
NIIN:00N087391
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALLIED SIGNAL INC
Address:101 COLUMBIA RD
Box:1053
City:MORRISTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07962
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-455-4157
Emergency Phone Num:201-455-2000
CAGE:0LYW2
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALLIED-SIGNAL INC INDUSTRIAL FIBERS DIV
Address:15801 WOODS EDGE RD
Box:31
City:PETERSBURG
State:VA
ZIP:23804
Country:US
Phone:804-520-3321
CAGE:0LYW2
Company Name:HONEYWELL INTL INC ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND SERVICES
Address:101 COLUMBIA RD
Box:City:MORRISTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07962
Country:US
Phone:973-455-3922
CAGE:70308

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

Ingred Name:ETHANE, PENTAFLUORO-; (PENTAFLUOROETHANE (HFC-125))
CAS:354-33-6
RTECS #:KI6365000
Fraction by Wt: 44%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:ETHANE, 1,1,1-TRIFLUORO-; (1,1,1-TRIFLUOROETHANE
    (HFC-143A))
CAS:420-46-2
RTECS #:KJ4110000
Fraction by Wt: 52%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:ETHANE, 1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUORO-; (1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROETHANE
    (HFC-134A))
CAS:811-97-2
RTECS #:KI8842500
Fraction by Wt: 4%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:FIRST AID PROC:SYMPS PERSIST. INHAL: IMMED REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. IF BRTHG HAS STOPPED, GIVE ARTF RESP. USE OXYGEN (ING 5)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 4: AS REQD, PROVIDED QUALIFIED OPERATOR IS AVAIL. CALL
    MD. DO NOT GIVE EPINEPHRINE (ADRENALINE). INGEST: (ING 6)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 5: UNLIKELY DUE TO PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF AZEOTROPE &
    IS NOT EXPECTED TO BE HAZ. DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT UNLESS (ING 7)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 6: INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY MD. ADVICE TO MD: BECAUSE OF
    POSS DISTURBS OF CARD RHYTHM, CATECHOLAMINE DRUGS SUCH(ING 8)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 7: AS EPINEPHRINE SHOULD BE USED W/SPECIAL CAUTION ONLY
    IN SITUATIONS OF EMER LIFE SUPPORT. TREATMENT OF (ING 9)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 8: OVEREXP SHOULD BE DIRECTED AT CONTROL OF SYMPTOMS &
    CLINICAL CONDITIONS.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:SPILL PROC: SAFE, INCL LOW-LYING AREAS. SPILLS & RELS MAY
    HAVE TO BE REPORTED TO FED &/OR LOCAL AUTHORITIES. (ING 11)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 10: SEE REGULATORY INFO SECTION REGARDING REPORTING
    REQUIREMENTS.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:WASTE DISP METH: DISCHARGING OR DISPOSING OF WASTE MATL.
    DISPOSAL BY LICENSED WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY MAY BE NEC.(ING 13)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 12: INFO GIVEN IS FOR PROD AS SHIPPED. USE &/OR
    ALTERATIONS TO PROD SUCH AS MIXING W/OTHER MATLS MAY (ING 14)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 13: SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGE CHARACTS OF MATL & ALTER RCRA
    CLASSIFICATION & PROPER DISPOSAL METHOD.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:HNDLG/STOR PRECS: STORE AT TEMPS ABOVE 125F(51.7C). STORAGE
    IN SUBSURF LOCATIONS SHOULD BE AVOIDED. CLOSE VALVE (ING 16)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 15: TIGHTLY AFTER USE & WHEN EMPTY.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:OTHER PRECS: PRECS FOR HNDLG & USE OF CYLS OF COMPRESSED
    GASES. WARNING. DO NOT VENT TO ATMOSPHERE. TO COMPLY (ING 18)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 17: W/PROVISIONS OF US CLEAN AIR ACT, ANY RESIDUAL MUST
    BE RECOVERED. CONTAINS GENETRON 125, 143A & 134A (ING 19)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 18: ALL HFCS, GREENHOUSE GASES WHICH MAY CONTRIBUTE TO
    GLOBAL WARMING.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:OTHER PROT EQUIP: PVA/NEOPRENE) IF PRLNGD/RPTD CNTCT W/LIQ
    IS ANTICIPATED. REMOVE & WASH CLTHG PROMPTLY IF WET. (ING 21)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 20: ANY NON-IMPERVIOUS CLTHG SHOULD ALSO BE PROMPTLY
    REMOVED WHEN CONTAM & WASHED BEFORE REUSE. IN CASE OF (ING 22)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 21:SPILL/LEAK OR IF THERE IS PROBABILITY OF CNTCT W/LIQ
    PROD, IMPERVIOUS BOOTS & CLTHG SHOULD BE USED. HIGH (ING 23)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 22: DOSE-LEVEL WARNING SIGNS ARE RECOM FOR AREAS OF
    PRINCIPLE EXPOS. FOR TANK CLEANING OPERATIONS, SEE OSHA REGS.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: IRRIT WOULD RSLT FROM DEFAT
    ACTION ON TISS. LIQ CNTCT MAY CAUSE FROSTBITE. NECROSIS FROM
    FREEZING OF TISS COULD OCCUR. EYES: LIQ CNTCT CAN CAUSE IRRIT WHICH
    MAY BE SEVERE. MIST MAY IRRITATE. INH AL: 404A IS OF LOW ORDER OF
    ACUTE TOX IN ANIMALS. WHEN OXYGEN LEVELS IN ARE ARE REDUCED TO
    12-14% BY (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: DISPLACEMENT, SYMPS OF ASPHY, LOSS OF
    COORD, INCREASED PULSE RATE & DEEPER RESPIRATION WILL OCCUR. AT
    HIGHER LEVELS, CARD ARRHY MAY OCCUR. INGEST: ALTHOUGH INGEST IS
    UNLIKELY, DISCOMFORT IN  GI TRACT WOULD RSLT FROM RAPID EVAP
    (BOILING) OF MATL & CONSEQUENT EVOLUTION OF GAS. IN ADDN, SOME
    EFFECTS OF (SUPDAT)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:SKIN: PROMPTLY FLUSH SKIN W/WATER UNTIL CHEM IS REMOVED. IF
    EVIDENCE OF FROSTBITE, BATHE (DO NOT RUB) W/LUKEWARM, NOT HOT,
    WATER. IN ABSENCE OF WATER, COVER W/SOFT CLEAN CLOTH OR SIMILAR
    COVERING. CAL L MD. EYES: IMMED FLUSH EYES W/LG AMTS OF WATER FOR
    AT LST 15 MIN (IN CASE OF FROSTBITE WATER SHOULD BE LUKEWARM, NOT
    HOT) LIFTING EYELIDS OCCASNLY TO FACILITATE IRRIGATION. GET MED
    ATTN IF (ING 4)

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:N/A, GAS
Lower Limits:NONE
Upper Limits:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE ANY STANDARD AGENT - CHOOSE THE ONE MOST
    APPROPRIATE FOR TYPE OF SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . USE WATER SPRAY TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT W/CERTAIN REACTIVE METALS MAY
    RSLT IN FORMATION OF EXPLOSIVE OR EXOTHERMIC REACTIONS UNDER
    SPECIFIC CNDTNS (EG, VERY HIGH TEMPS &/OR APPROP PRESSURES).

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

Spill Release Procedures:(ALWAYS WEAR RECOM PERSONAL PROT EQUIP).
    EVACUATE ALL UNPROTECTED PERS. PROTECTED PERS SHOULD REMOVE ANY
    IGNIT SOURCES & SHUT OFF LEAK, IF W/OUT RISK & PROVIDE VENT.
    UNPROTECTED PERS SHOULD NOT RETURN	UNTIL AIR HAS BEEN TESTED &
    DETERMINED(ING 10)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, WELL-VENTD AREA OF LOW
    FIRE RISK & OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT. PROTECT CYL & ITS FITTINGS FROM
    PHYSICAL DMG. DO NOT HEAT CNTNR OR (ING 15)
Other Precautions:ALWAYS WEAR RECOM PERSONAL PROT EQUIP. AVOID BRTHG
    VAPS OR LIQ CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN OR CLTHG. DO NOT PUNCTURE OR DROP
    CYLINDERS OR EXPOSE THEM TO OPEN FLAME OR EXCESSIVE HEAT. USE
    AUTHORIZED CYLINDERS  ONLY. FOLLOW STANDARD SFTY (ING 17)

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE GENERALLY REQD FOR ADEQUATELY VENTD WORK
    SITUATIONS. FOR ACCIDENTAL RELS, NON-VENTD SITUATIONS OR RELS INTO
    CONFINED SPACE, USE NIOSH APPRVD SCBA OR SUPPLIED AIR RESP. FOR
    ESCAPE: USE FORMER OR N IOSH APPRVD GAS MASK W/ORG VAP CANISTER.
Ventilation:LOC EXHST AT FILLING ZONES & AREAS WHERE LEAK PROBABLE.
    MECH (GEN) VENT MAY BE ADEQ FOR OTHER OPERATING & STORAGE AREAS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER . WEAR
    CLTHG W/OUTER LAYER OF MYLAR-COATED DURAFAB (2ND CHOICES: (ING 20)
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VP: 182.9 PSIA @ 77F; 370.9 PSIG @ 130F. CNDTNS TO AVOID: HOT SPOTS,
    WELDING MAY YIELD TOXIC &/OR CORR DECOMP PRODS. MATL TO AVOID:
    EXOTHERMIC RXN). CHEMICALLY ACTIVE METALS: SODIUM, POTASSIUM,
    CALCIU M, POWDERED ALUMINUM, MAGNESIUM & ZINC.EFTS OF OVEREXP:
    INHAL WOULD BE EXPECTED. DELAYED EFFECTS: NONE KNOWN.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-54F,-48C
Vapor Pres:SUPDAT
Vapor Density:3.43
Spec Gravity:1.08 (H*2O=1)
pH:NEUT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1 COMPARED TO CCL*4
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID & VAPOR; FAINT ETHEREAL
    ODOR. GAS AT NORM TEMPERATURES.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
(UNDER SPECIFIC CNDTNS: EG VERY HIGH TEMPS &/OR APPROP PRESS.) FRESHLY
    ABRADED ALUMINUM SURFS (MAY CAUSE STRONG (SUPDAT)
Stability Condition to Avoid:DO NOT MIX W/OXYG OR AIR ABOVE ATMOSPHERIC
    PRESS. ANY SOURCE OF HIGH TEMP SUCH AS LIGHTED CIGARETTES, FLAMES,
    (SUPDAT)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HALOGENS, HALOGEN ACIDS AND POSSIBLY
    CARBONYL HALIDES. THESE ARE TOXIC AND CORROSIVE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PROD IS NOT RCRA HAZ WASTE. (DISPOSAL MUST
    COMPLY W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL DISPOSAL/DISCHARGE LAWS.) DISPOSAL
    OF 404A MAY BE SUJBECT TO FEDERAL REGS. USERS SHOULD REVIEW THEIR
    OPERATIONS, THEN CONSULT  W/APPROP REGULATORY AGENCIES BEFORE (ING
    12)

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