E. I.DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO.(INC). -- FREON (R) 116/NITROUS OXIDE  -- 6830-00-610-2315
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FREON (R) 116/NITROUS OXIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-610-2315
MSDS Number: BFHTP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:E. I.DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO.(INC).
Address:FREON PRODUCTS DIVISION
City:WILMINGTON
State:DE
ZIP:19898
Info Phone Num:302-774-2421
Emergency Phone Num:302-774-2421
CAGE:LO688
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:DU PONT E I  DE NEMOURS AND CO INC   PETROCHEMICALS DEPT
Address:1251 BRANDYWINE BLDG
Box:City:WILMINGTON
State:DE
ZIP:19898
Phone:302-773-5676
CAGE:73925
Company Name:E. I.DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO.(INC).
Address:FREON PRODUCTS DIVISION
Box:City:WILMINGTON
State:DE
ZIP:19898
Phone:302-774-2421
CAGE:LO688

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

Ingred Name:HEXAFLUOROETHANE,CAS#76-16-4
RTECS #:KI4110000
Fraction by Wt: 90%

Ingred Name:NITROUS OXIDE
CAS:10024-97-2
RTECS #:QX1350000
Fraction by Wt: 10%.
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM; 9192

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

Effects of Overexposure:EYE/SKIN;FROSTBITE;INH.:LT-HEAD,GIDD,SHORT OF
    BREATH,SUFFOCATION,NARCOSIS,UNCONSC,DEATH.

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

First Aid:INH:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR;CALL PHYSICIAN;IF NOT BREATHING,GIVE
    M/M CPR;IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,GIVE O*2/EYE:FLUSH W/WTR;CALL
    DOCTOR IF FROSTBITE OCCURS/SKIN:FLUSH W/WTR,TREAT FOR FROSTBITE IF
    NECESSAR Y.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:SCBA REQD 1F CYL.RUPTURES OR RELEASE UNDER
    FIRE CONDITIONS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CYL.ARE EQUIPPED W/TEMP&PRESS RELIEF
    DIVICES,BUT STULL MAY RUPTURE UNDER FIRE COND.;DECOMP.MAY OCCUR

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA.ESPECIALLY LOW PLACES WHERE
    HEAVY VAPORS MAY COLLECT.REMOVE OPEN FLAMES.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY WELL VENTED LOW FIRE
    RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM HEAT,SHOCK,FRICTION. KEEP CONTAINERS
    CLOSED.
Other Precautions:DO NOT HEAT ABOVE 125F.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQD./SCBA IF SPILL OCCURS.
Ventilation:MECH.IN LOW PLACES/LOCAL EXH.WHEN LG.AMTS.ARE RELEASED
Protective Gloves:LINED LEATHER
Eye Protection:CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED NOV.85/PHYS,DATA:V.P.431PSIG@70F/FL-116,LC50
    RAT>800000PPM/4HR/INCOMPAT:N*2O IS AN OXID.AGT&SHOULD NOT CONTACT
    COMB.,OILS,REDUC,AGTS;N*2O FOR MS EXPL.MIX W/NH*2,CO,H*2S,H*2,PH*3.

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

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-129F(INIT)
Vapor Pres:SUP
Vapor Density:4.5
Spec Gravity:1.540
Appearance and Odor:LIQUIFIED GAS,CLEAR,COLORLESS,SLIGHT ETHEREAL ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALI,ALKALINE EARTH MTLS-PWDR AL,ZN,BE,ETC;--SEE SUPPL--
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID OPEN FLAMES,HIGH TEMPS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THIS MTL CAN BE DECOMP.BY HI TEMP.TO
    HF&CARBONLY FLUORIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:RECLAIM BY DISTILLATION OR REMOVE TO A PERMITTED
    WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY.COMPLY W/ALL LOCAL,STATE & FED REGS.

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