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MSDS Ref. No:99790

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Date-Issued: 12/02/2002

MSDS Ref. No: 99790

Date-Revised: 01/21/2004

Revision No: 2

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Inert Dusting Gas

PRODUCT CODE: 99790, 99790W Fellowes Duster

CHEMICAL FAMILY: Hydrofluorocarbons

GENERIC NAME: HFC-134a

MANUFACTURER

24 HR. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS

STRATUS, Inc.

P.O. Box 949

1001 NW 1st Street

Amarillo, TX 79107

Product Stewardship: 1-888-748-1777

CHEMTREC (U.S.):

CANUTEC:

Emergency Phone:

(800) 424-9300

(613) 996-6666

1-888-748-1777 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical Name Wt.% CAS# EINECS#

1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a) 100

811-97-

223770

EEC LABEL SYMBOL AND CLASSIFICATION

Currently not classified according to EEC Directives.

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: Clear, Colorless, Volatile Liquid

IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: Warning! High concentrations of vapor can reduce oxygen available for

breathing. Harmful if inhaled. May decompose on contact with flames or extremely hot metal surfaces to

produce toxic and corrosive products.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

EYES: Liquid contact can cause irritation, which may be severe.

SKIN: Prolonged or repeated contact can result in defatting and drying of the skin which may result in skin

Summary of content (7 pages)

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MSDS Ref. No:99790 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Date-Issued: MSDS Ref. No: Date-Revised: Revision No: 12/02/2002 99790 01/21/2004 2 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Inert Dusting Gas PRODUCT CODE: 99790, 99790W Fellowes Duster CHEMICAL FAMILY: Hydrofluorocarbons GENERIC NAME: HFC-134a MANUFACTURER STRATUS, Inc. P.O. Box 949 1001 NW 1st Street Amarillo, TX 79107 Product Stewardship: 1-888-748-1777 24 HR. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS CHEMTREC (U.S.
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MSDS Ref. No:99790 irritation and dermatitis (rash). INHALATION: High concentrations in immediate area can displace oxygen and can cause dizziness, unconsciousness, and possibly death with longer exposure. Keep people away from such vapors without selfcontained breathing apparatus. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE EYES: Can cause severe eye irritation. SKIN: Exposure to rapidly expanding gas or vaporizing liquid may cause frostbite ("cold" burn).
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MSDS Ref. No:99790 FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Use water spray to cool containers. FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, (MSHA/NIOSH approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. COMMENTS: *Based on ASHRAE Standard 34 with match ignition. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES GENERAL PROCEDURES: Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering.
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MSDS Ref. No:99790 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES PHYSICAL STATE: Gas ODOR: Faint ethereal odor pH: Neutral PERCENT VOLATILE: 100 at 20°C (68°F) VAPOR PRESSURE: 85.8 psi at 21.1°C (70°F) VAPOR DENSITY: 3.5 (Air=1) BOILING POINT: -26.2°C (-15.1°F) FREEZING POINT: -101°C (-149.8°F) SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Negligible EVAPORATION RATE: >1 (CCL4=1) SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.22 (water=1) at 20°C (68°F) 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABLE: YES HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: NO CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Stable.
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MSDS Ref. No:99790 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: Degradability (BOD): This material is a gas at room temperature; therefore, it is unlikely to remain in water. DISTRIBUTION: Octanol Water Partition Coefficient: Log P=1.06 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS DISPOSAL METHOD: Federal, State, and Local laws governing disposal of materials can differ. Ensure compliance with proper authorities before disposal. GENERAL COMMENTS: 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane is subject to U.S.
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MSDS Ref. No:99790 313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS: Not considered a SARA 313 "Toxic Chemical". CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT) CERCLA REGULATORY: Releases to air, land, or water which exceed the RQ must be reported to the National Response Center [(800)424-8802] and to your Local Emergency Planning Committee. TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT) TSCA REGULATORY: This product is listed on the TSCA Inventory. CANADA WHMIS CLASS: Class A, Class D2B.
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MSDS Ref. No:99790 Various Federal, State and Local Regulations MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER: To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither Stratus, or any of its subsdiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials my present unknown hazards and should by used wth caution.