AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC -- FLUORINE  -- 9135-00-823-8123
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FLUORINE
MSDS Date:07/01/1995
FSC:9135
NIIN:00-823-8123
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC
Address:7201 HAMILTON BLVD
City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18195-1501
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-752-1597
Emergency Phone Num:800-752-1597
CAGE:00742
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC
Address:7201 HAMILTON BLVD
Box:City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18195-1501
Country:US
Phone:800-345-3148/ 800-752-1597
CAGE:00742

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

Ingred Name:FLUORINE  (SARA III)
CAS:7782-41-4
RTECS #:LM6475000
OSHA PEL:0.1 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1 PPM/2 STEL; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

=====================  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:INHALATION: CORROSIVE & EXTREMELY
    IRRITATING TO UPPER & LOWER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. CHEMICAL
    PNEUMONITIS & PULMONARY EDEMA ARE POSSIBLE & CAN BE FATAL,
    IRRITATION IN THROAT, NOSE & EYES. EYES: IRRITATIO N, CORROSIVE,
    BURNS. SKIN: THERMAL BURNS, TISSUE DESTRUCTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, COUGHING, BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA, EMPHYSEMA/OTHER RESPIRATORY
    DISEASES.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
    KEEP UNDER OBSERVATION FOR 24 HRS. EYES: FLUSH W/WATER. SKIN: FLUSH
    W/WATER. SOAK IN ICED 0.24% HYAMINE 1662/0.13% ZEPHIRAN. IF
    IMPRACTICAL,  COVER BURN W/COMPRESSES THAT HAVE BEENIMMERSED IN
    THIS SOLUTION. COMPRESSES SHOULD BE CHANGED EVERY 5 MINS TO INSURE
    FRESH SOLUTION IS IN CONTACT W/SKIN. (SEE SUPP)

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

Extinguishing Media:NONE
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF POSSIBLE STOP FLOW OF GAS TO FIRE. COOL
    CYLINDERS W/WATER SPRAY UNTIL FIRE IS OUT. W/O RISK, MOVE CYLINDERS
    FROM AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:INTENSE HEAT/FLAME CYLINDER MAY VENT
    RAPIDLY/RUPTURE VIOLENTLY. CYLINDERS DON'T HAVE A PRESSURE RELIEF
    DEVICE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. INCREASE VENTILATION. LARGE:
    USE DOWNWIND EVACUATION. USE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. IF LEAK IS FROM
    CYLINDER/CYLINDER VALVE, CALL THE PRODUCTS EMERGENCY NUMBER. IF
    LEAK IS IN USER'S SYSTEM  CLOSE CYLINDER VALVE, SAFELY VENT & INERT
    SYSTEM.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREA.
    DON'T DRAG, ROLL/SLIDE CYLINDER. USE A SUITABLE HANDTRUCK DESIGNED
    FOR CYLINDER MOVEMENT. STORE <125F.
Other Precautions:DON'T LIFT CYLINDER BY ITS CAP. SECURE CYLINDERS
    WHILE IN USE. NEVER APPLY FLAME/LOCALIZE HEAT DIRECTLY TO ANY PART
    OF CYLINDER. DON'T ALLOW ANY PART OF CYLINDER TO EXCEED 125F.

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

Respiratory Protection:GENERAL USE: RESPIRATOR W/A DUST FILTER WHEN
    EXPOSED TO METAL FLUORIDES. EMERGENCY USE: SCBA/POSITIVE PRESSURE
    AIR LINE W/FULL-FACE MASK WHERE CONCENTRATION ARE >0.1 PPM.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:LEATHER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES, LEATHER WELDER'S JACKET.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. BOX 538 ALLENTOWN PA 18105

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

HCC:G4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-306.8F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-303.41F
Spec Gravity:1.312
Solubility in Water:REACTS VIOLENTLY
Appearance and Odor:PALE YELLOW GAS W/SHARP PUNGENT ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ORGANIC MATERIALS, PERFLUORINATED HYDROCARBONS, INORGANIC SUBSTANCES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:RETURN CYLINDER & UNUSED PRODUCT TO SUPPLIER.
    DON'T ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF UNUSED PRODUCT. ENSURE CYLINDER VALVE
    IS PROPERLY CLOSED, VALVE OUTLET CAP HAS BEEN REINSTALLED &
    PROTECTION CAP IS SECURE BEF ORE SHIPPING CYLINDER. (SEE SUPP)

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