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	MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS Number: 00057 Effective Date: 4/7/98 Product Name: FM-200 SECTION I - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name: FM-200 Manufacturer: Great Lakes Chemical Corporation Address: P.O. Box 2200 City: West Lafayette State: Indiana Zip: 47996-2200 Emergency Telephone Number: 1-800-949-5167 Information Telephone Number: 1-765-497-6100 Fax: 1-765-497-6123 Chemtrec Phone: 1-800-424-9300 Effective Date: 4/7/98 Supercede Date: 8/11/97 MSDS Prepared By: Regulatory Affairs Department/Great Lakes Chemical Corporation Synonyms: 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane, 2H-Heptafluoropropane Product Use: Fire extinguishing, fire suppression, explosion suppression and inerting agent Chemical Name: 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane Chemical Family: Halogenated alkane Additional Information No information available SECTION II - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS INGREDIENT NAME CAS NO. % EXPOSURE LIMITS 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane 431890 >99 Y (Hazardous) Not established (OSHA PEL TWA) Not established (OSHA PEL STEL) Not established (OSHA PEL CEIL) Not established (ACGIH TLV TWA) Not established (ACGIH TLV STEL) Not established (ACGIH TLV CEIL) *Mixture. Indented chemicals components of mixture. Additional Information No information available MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS Number: 00057 EffectiveDate: 4/7/98 Product Name: FM-200 Page: 2 of 9 SECTION III - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Emergency Overview: Colorless gas Odorless Direct eye or skin contact with the liquid or cold gas can cause chilling or possibly frostbite of exposed tissues. May cause central nervous system effects. Inhalation of high concentrations can be harmful or fatal due to oxygen deprivation and/or heart irregularities. Relevant Routes of Exposure: Inhalation Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: Symptoms similar to oxygen deprivation (headache, nausea, dizziness or loss of consciousness) may result from overexposure by inhalation. Heart irregularities such as irregular pulse or heart palpitations may indicate cardiac sensitivity. Cold, white or discolored skin or in severe cases blistering, can be a sign of frostbite caused by cold liquids or gases. Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated By Exposure: Persons with preexisting cardiac, respiratory, or central nervous system disorders may be more susceptible to effects of an overexposure. The use of epinephrine or similar compounds can increase susceptibility to heart irregularities caused by excessive exposure to these types of compounds. Potential Health Effects: See Section XI for additional information. Eyes: Direct eye contact with the liquid or cold gas can cause chilling or possibly frostbite of exposed tissues. Skin: Direct skin contact with the liquid or cold gas can cause chilling or possibly frostbite of exposed tissues. Ingestion: Not expected to be a hazard in normal industrial use. Inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations can be harmful or fatal due to oxygen deprivation and/or heart irregularities (arrhythmias). Misuse of the product by deliberately inhaling high concentrations of this gas could cause death without warning. Carcinogenicity: NTP: No IARC: No OSHA: No ACGIH: No OTHER: No Additional Information No information available SECTION IV - FIRST AID MEASURES Eyes: Flush with water. Get medical attention. Skin: Flush with water; if frostbite occurs get medical attention. Ingestion: No information available Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air; if not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS Number: 00057 EffectiveDate: 4/7/98 Product Name: FM-200 Page: 3 of 9 SECTION IV - FIRST AID MEASURES attention. Antidotes: No information available Notes to Physicians and/or Protection for First-Aiders: The use of epinephrine or similar compounds can increase susceptibility to heart irregularities caused by excessive exposure to these types of compounds. Additional Information No information available SECTION V - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Flammable Limits in Air (% by Volume): Not applicable Flash Point: Nonflammable gas Autoignition Temperature: Not available Extinguishing Media: All conventional media are suitable. Fire Fighting Instructions: Keep cylinders cool with a water spray applied from a safe distance. Use a self-contained breathing apparatus if containers rupture or release under fire conditions. Do not allow reentry into areas where this material has been released without first ventilating to remove products of combustion/decomposition. Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Although containers of our product are provided with pressure and temperature relief devices, containers can rupture if exposed to localized heat. Thermal decomposition will generate toxic and corrosive gases. Flammability Classification: Nonflammable gas Known or Anticipated Hazardous Products of Combustion: Decomposition by elevated temperatures (fire conditions, glowing metal surfaces) may generate hazardous decomposition products common to other CFCs, HCFCs or HBFCs. These can include hydrogen fluoride, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and others. Additional Information NNo information availabl SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Accidental Release Measures: Evacuate the area and ventilate. Do not enter areas where high concentrations may exist (especially confined or poorly ventilated areas) without appropriate protective equipment including a self-contained breathing apparatus. Personal Precautions: See Section VIII. Environmental Precautions: No information available Additional Information No information available MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS Number: 00057 EffectiveDate: 4/7/98 Product Name: FM-200 Page: 4 of 9 SECTION VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling: Use the same type of precautions as would be used in handling any cryogenic gas. Protect container from damage. Handle in well-ventilated areas. When this material is used as a firefighting agent in fixed or portable extinguishing systems, follow manufacturer's instructions for operation, inspection, maintenance and repair of the system. Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Keep container tightly closed. Other Precautions: No information available Additional Information No information available SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering Controls: No information available Ventilation Requirements: Use local ventilation to minimize exposure to gas. Use mechanical ventilation for general area control. Personal Protective Equipment: Eye/Face Protection: Chemical splash goggles when handling liquid Skin Protection: Use lined neoprene gloves if handling liquid. Clothing designed to minimize skin contact Respiratory Protection: Wear a NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus in emergency situations. Consult the OSHA respiratory protection information located at 29CFR 1910.134 and the American National Standard Institute's Practices of Respiratory Protection Z88.2. Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: No information available Exposure Guidelines: See Section II. Work Hygienic Practices: Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Make sure piping is empty before doing maintenance work. Additional Information No information available SECTION IX - PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance: Colorless gas Boiling Point: -16.4 degrees C (3 degrees F) Bulk Density: Not available Color: Colorless Decomposition MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS Number: 00057 EffectiveDate: 4/7/98 Product Name: FM-200 Page: 5 of 9 SECTION IX - PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Temperature: Not available Evaporation Rate: Not available Freezing Point: Not available Heat Value: Not available Melting Point: -131 degrees C (-204 degrees F) Molecular/Chemical Formula: C3HF7 Molecular Weight: 170 Octanol/Water Partition Coefficient: Not available Odor: Odorless Odor Threshold: Not available Particle Size: Not available Percent Volatile: Not available pH Value: Not available pH Concentration: Not available Physical State: Gas Reactivity in Water: Not water reactive Saturated Vapor Concentration: Not available Softening Point: Not available Solubility in Water: 260 mg/L Specific Gravity or Density (Water=1): 1.46 Vapor Density: 6.04 Vapor Pressure: 58.8 psia at 70 degrees F (21 degreesC) Viscosity: Not available Volatile Organic Compounds: Not available Water/Oil Distribution Coefficient: Not available Weight Per Gallon: Not available Additional Information No information available SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: Stable under normal conditions of handling and use. Conditions to Avoid: None Incompatibility With Other Materials: Powdered metals (ex. Al, Mg, or Zn) and strong alkalis, oxidizers or reducing agents are not compatible with this and most other halogenated organic compounds. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decomposition may produce the following: MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS Number: 00057 EffectiveDate: 4/7/98 Product Name: FM-200 Page: 6 of 9 SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Hydrogen fluoride Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur Conditions to Avoid: None Additional Information No information available SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION VALUE (LD50 OR LC50) ANIMAL ROUTES COMPONENTS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS Number: 00057 EffectiveDate: 4/7/98 Product Name: FM-200 Page: 7 of 9 No information available SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecological Information: No information available Additional Information No information available SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Disposal Considerations: Non-contaminated product is reclaimable. Contact Great Lakes Chemical Corporation for information. Otherwise, dispose of waste in an approved chemical incinerator equipped with a scrubber as allowed by current Local, State/Province, Federal/Canadian laws and regulations. Additional Information No information available SECTION XIV - TRANSPORT INFORMATION U.S. DOT Proper Shipping Name: Heptafluoropropane Hazard Class: 2.2 ID Number: UN3296 Packing Group: N/A Labels: Nonflammable gas Special Provisions: N/A Packaging Exceptions: 306 Non-Bulk Packaging: 304 Bulk Packaging: 314, 315 Air/Rail Limit: 75 kg Air Cargo Limit: 150 kg Vessel Stowage: A Other Stowage: N/A Reportable Quantity: N/A AIR - ICAO OR IATA Proper Shipping Name: Heptafluoropropane Hazard Class: 2.2 ID Number: UN3296 Subsidiary Risk: N/A Packing Group: N/A Hazard Labels: Nonflammable gas Packing Instructions: 200 Air Passenger Limit Per Package: 75 kg Packing Instruction - Cargo: 200 Air Cargo Limit Per Package: 150 kg Special Provisions Code: N/A WATER - IMDG MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS Number: 00057 EffectiveDate: 4/7/98 Product Name: FM-200 Page: 8 of 9 SECTION XIV - TRANSPORT INFORMATION Proper Shipping Name: Heptafluoropropane Hazard Class: 2.2 ID Number: UN3296 Packing Group: N/A Subsidiary Risk: N/A Medical First Aid Guide Code: 350 Additional Information EmS No. 2-09 SECTION XV - REGULATORY INFORMATION U.S. Federal Regulations: The components of this product are either on the TSCA Inventory or exempt (i.e. impurities, a polymer complying with the exemption rule at 40 CFR 723.250) from the Inventory. State Regulations: None known International Regulations: This material (or each component) is listed on the following inventories: EU - EINECS Canadian WHMIS Hazard Class and Division = A. SARA Hazards: Acute: Yes Chronic: No Reactive: No Fire: No Pressure: No Additional Information The above regulatory information represents only selected regulations and is not meant to be a complete list. SECTION XVI - OTHER INFORMATION NFPA Codes: Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Other: 0 HMIS Codes: Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Protection: X Label Statements: Not available Other Information: Abbreviations: (L) = Loose bulk density in g/ml LOEC = Lowest observed effect concentration MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS Number: 00057 EffectiveDate: 4/7/98 Product Name: FM-200 Page: 9 of 9 SECTION XVI - OTHER INFORMATION MATC = Maximum acceptable toxicant concentration NA = Not available N/A = Not applicable NL = Not limited NOEC = No observed effect concentration NOEL = No observable effect level NR = Not rated (P) = Packed bulk density in g/ml PNOC = Particulates Not Otherwise Classified PNOR = Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated REL = Recommended exposure limit TS = Trade secret Additional Information Information on this form is furnished solely for the purpose of compliance with OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, 29CFR 1910.1200 and The Canadian Environmental Protection Act, Canada Gazette Part II, Vol. 122, No. 2 and shall not be used for any other purpose. Revision Information: Section XIV - IMDG Code Information Section XV - Regulatory Information