AMEREX CORP -- BROMOCHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE (FOR MODEL 372) -- 4210-01-225-7051 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BROMOCHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE (FOR MODEL 372)
MSDS Date:08/01/1991
FSC:4210
NIIN:01-225-7051
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AMEREX CORP
Address:7595 GADSDEN HWY E
Box:81
City:TRUSSVILLE
State:AL
ZIP:35173-0081
Country:US
Info Phone Num:205-655-3271
Emergency Phone Num:205-655-3271
Preparer's Name:MSDS COORDINATOR
CAGE:DO025
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AMEREX CORP
Box:81
City:TRUSSVILLE
Phone:205-655-3271/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO025
Company Name:AMEREX CORPORATION
Address:7595 GADSDEN HWY E
Box:81
City:TRUSSVILLE
State:AL
ZIP:35173-0081
Country:US
Phone:205-655-3271
CAGE:54905
Company Name:DDRV STOCK MAINTENANCE DIV/DDRV-H
Address:8000 JEFFERSON-DAVIS HIGHWAY
Box:City:RICHMOND
State:VA
ZIP:23297
Country:US
Phone:804-279-3125
CAGE:02LX8
Company Name:FIRE-X OF VA (804-266-8844)
Address:6107 STAPLES MILL RD
Box:9757
City:RICHMOND
State:VA
ZIP:23225
Country:US
Phone:804-266-8844
CAGE:0FA36

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

Ingred Name:BROMOCHLORDIFLUOROMETHANE (HALON 1211) (SARA 313)
CAS:353-59-3
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL:EXPO FOR MORE THAN FEW MINS >2%
    (8.5LBS/1000CUFT AIR)CONC CAN PRODUCE IMPAIRED COORDINATION,CARDIAC
    EFFECTS,DIZZ. EYE:LIQ FORM CAN PROUDCE CHILING SENSATIONS &
    DISCOMFORT. SKIN:EVAPORATION OF LI Q FRM SKIN CAN PROUDCE CHILING
    SENSATION. INGEST:NOT LIKELY TO OCCUR SINCE MATL IS GAS @RT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:NTP/IARC/OSHA:NO.
Effects of Overexposure:IMPAIRED COORDINATION, CARDIAC IRREGULARITIES,
    FROSTBITES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:IN SUSCEPTIBLE INDIVIDUALS, CARDIAC
    SENSITIZATION TO CIRCULATING EPINEPHRINE COMPOUNDS CAN RESULT IN
    POTENTIALLY FATAL HEART ARRHYTHMIAS.

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

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. IF REDNESS/ ITCHING/BURNING
    SENSATIONS DEVELOP HAVE EYES EXAMINED/TREATED BY MED PERSONNEL.
    SKIN:WASH W/SOAP/WATER. REDNESS/ITCHING/BURNING SENSATIONS DEVELP
    SEEK MED AT TN. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. COUGH/OTHER RESP
    SYSMPTOMS DEVELOP CONSULT MED PERSONNEL. INGEST:UNLIKELY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONE. THIS MATERIAL IS AN EXTINGUISHING AGENT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS W/
    FULL FACEPIECE & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN ENTERING FIRE AREAS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN DISCHARGED ONTO FIRE DECOMPOSES
    >900F RELEASING BROMIDE IONS-EXTING AGENT.HALOGEN CMPDS(HALOGEN
    ACIDS)ALSO FORMED.THESE BYPRODUCTS HARMFUL IF INHAL(SUPPLE)

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE SPILL AREA AND EVACUATE PERSONNEL.
    RECOVER ANY LIQUID IF POSSIBLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL AREA WITH GOOD
    VENTILATION. KEEP VAPORS AWAY FROM HIGH TEMPERATURE SURFACES TO
    AVOID TOXIC AND CORROSIVE DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.
Other Precautions:ENFORCE "NO SMOKING" RULES IN AREAS OF USE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY NEEDED. IF NEEDED, USE OSHA
    APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC VAPORS. WEAR NIOSH SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS AT CONCENTRATIONS ABOVE 2%.
Ventilation:GENERAL AREA: RECOMMENDED. LOCAL EXHAUST: RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES FOR LIQUID EXPOSURE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER IN WORK
    AREA WHEN WORKING WITH LIQUID PRODUCT. DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
    PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CD-FICHE LISTS THIS ITEM UNDER FSC 6830.

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

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:26.0F,-3.3C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:>900F,>482C
Vapor Pres:778 @60F
Vapor Density:5.7
Spec Gravity:1.83 LIQ
Evaporation Rate & Reference:HIGH, REF NOT GIVEN
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS AND LIQUID WITH VERY FAINT SWEET ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACTIVE METALS SUCH AS POWDERED ALUMINA AND MAGNESIUM AND FIRES OF METAL
    HYDRIDES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DECOMPOSES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DECOMPOSES >900F TO GIVE FREE
    HALOGENS, HALOGEN ACID & SMALL AMOUNTS OF CARBONYL HALIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SEND FOR RECYCLING. COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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