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Material Safety Data Sheet
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FE-13
3017FR Revised 5-OCT-2001
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CHEMICAL PRODUCT/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
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Material Identification
Corporate MSDS Number : DU001064
CAS Number : 75-46-7
Formula : CHF3
CAS Name : Trifluoromethane
Company Identification
MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR
DuPont Fluoroproducts
1007 Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19898
PHONE NUMBERS
Product Information : 1-800-441-7515 (outside the U.S.
302-774-1000)
Transport Emergency : CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300(outside U.S.
703-527-3887)
Medical Emergency : 1-800-441-3637 (outside the U.S.
302-774-1000)
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COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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Components
Material CAS Number %
METHANE, TRIFLUORO- 75-46-7 100
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HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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Potential Health Effects
Inhalation of high concentrations of vapor is harmful and
may cause heart irregularities, unconsciousness, or death.
Intentional misuse or deliberate inhalation may cause death
without warning. Vapor reduces oxygen available for
breathing and is heavier than air. Liquid contact can cause
frostbite.
HUMAN HEALTH EFFECTS:
Overexposure by inhalation may include nonspecific
discomfort such as nausea, headache, or weakness; temporary
nervous system depression with anesthetic effects such as
dizziness, headache, confusion, incoordination, and loss of
consciousness; or with gross overexposure (>20%), possibly