AIR LIQUIDE AMERICA CORP -- CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE  -- 6830-00D007897
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE
MSDS Date:06/01/1998
FSC:6830
NIIN:00D007897
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AIR LIQUIDE AMERICA CORP
Address:2700 POST OAK DR
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77056-8229
Country:US
Info Phone Num:713-896-2896,FAX/DEMAND800-231-1366
Emergency Phone Num:713-896-2896,800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:PHONE:619-585-0302
CAGE:AIRLI
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AIR LIQUIDE AMERICA CORPORATION
Address:2700 POST OAK DRIVE
Box:City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77056-8229
Country:US
Phone:713-896-2896;800-231-1366
CAGE:17688
Company Name:AIR LIQUIDE AMERICA CORPORATION
Box:3047
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77253
Country:US
Phone:713-896-2140
CAGE:AIRLI

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

Ingred Name:CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE
CAS:7790-91-2
RTECS #:FO2800000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C 0.1 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 0.1 PPM; 98

Ingred Name:IMPURITIES
Fraction by Wt: <1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:INHALATION-MOUSE LC50:178 PPM/1HR.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCT IS TOXIC BY ALL ROUTES OF
    EXPOSURE. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE BY ALL ROUTES OF EXPOSURE MAY BE
    DELAYED. EYES/SKIN/MUCOUS MEMBRANES: CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IN
    SECONDS. INHALATION: CAN LEAD TO POTENT IALLY FATAL LUNG DISORDERS.
    INGESTION: PRODUCT IN DRINKING WATER CAN CAUSE MOTTLED ENAMAL OF
    TEETH AND OSTEOSCLEROSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED BY NTP, IARC, OSHA AND
    THEREFORE IS NOT CONSIDERED TO BE, NOR SUSPECTED TO BE A
    CANCER-CAUSING AGENT.
Effects of Overexposure:CORROSIVE/IRRITATING TO THE UPPER/LOWER
    RESPIRATORY TRACTS/SKIN/EYES/MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING DERMITITIS, OTHER SKIN
    CONDITIONS, RESPIRATORY DISORDERS, DENTAL PROBLEMS, HEART
    CONDITIONS, BONE DISORDERS, AND EYE PROBLEMS MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY
    OVER-EXPOSURE TO CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. FLUSH SKIN WITH
    LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. APPLY CALCIUM GLUCONATE GEL TO AREA. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION.	INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
    BREATHING, GIVE CPR. IF BREATHING DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING AGENT APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:DO NOT DIRECT WATER DIRECTLY ONTO THE CHLORINE
    TRIFLUORIDE RELEASE AS PRODUCT WILL REACT WITH WATER. THIS GAS
    PRESENTS AN EXTREME HEALTH HAZARD TO FIREFIGHTERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRODUCT IS SEVERE REACTIVITY HAZARDS AS
    IT IS READILY CAPABLE OF DETONATION OR EXPLOSIVE DECOMPOSITION OR
    REACTION WITH LARGE RANGE OF ORGANICS AND INORGANICS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:UNCONTROLLED RELEASES SHOULD BE RESPONDED TO
    BY TRAINED PERSONNEL USING PRE-PLANNED PROCEDURES. PROPER
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE USED. EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM
    AFFECTED AREAS. NEUTRALIZE CONTA MINATED AREAS AND ITEMS WITH
    SODIUM BICARBONATE.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE,OTHER ACID NEUTRALIZER.DO NOT USE
    SILICATE-BASED MATERIAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE CYLINDERS UPRIGHT,SECURED,AWAY
    FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE,IN COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA AND AWAY
    FROM SOURCES OF HEAT, IGNITION, DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Other Precautions:KEEP SMALLESTAMOUNT NECESSARY ON-SITE AT ANY ONE
    TIME. FULL AND EMPTY CYLINDERS SHOULD BE SEGREGATED. USE
    AFIRST-IN,FIRST-OUT INVENTORY. MOVE CYLINDERS WITH A SUITABLE
    HAND-TRUCK.DO NOT DRAG,SLIDE,ROL L CYLINDERS.KEEP VALVE CAP IN
    PLACE.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR PROTECTION IF
    CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE LEVELS EXCEED EXPOSURE LIMITS OR DURING
    EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO A RELEASE OF THIS PRODUCT.
Ventilation:HOOD WITH FORCED VENTILATION IS PREFERABLE.GAS CABINET
    ENCLOSURE,ISOLATION,USE OF AUTOMATIC MONITORING MAY BE NECESSARY.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICALLY RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/GLASSES/FACE SHIELD AS NEEDED.
Other Protective Equipment:USE BODY PROTECTION APPROPRIATE FOR
    TASK.SAFETY SHOES/SHOWER/EYEWASH/APRON. DON'T WEAR CONTACT LENSES.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VENTILATION DUCT WORK SHOULD BE CONSTRUCTED OF NON-METALLIC MATERIAL,
    OR SHOULD BE LINED TO RESIST CORROSION.

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

HCC:G9
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:53.2F,11.8C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-105F,-76C
Vapor Pres:3.2(AIR=1)
Vapor Density:0.243
Spec Gravity:2.46
Solubility in Water:DECOMPOSES
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS @ ROOM TEMP/PRESS,OR GREENISH-YELLOW
    LIQUID.SWEET/SUFFOCATING ODO

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER,PLASTICS,HYDROCARBONS,OTHER ORGANIC MATERIALS,OXIDIZABLE
    SUBSTANCES AT ROOM TEMP.,FREQUENTLY WITH IGNITION.
Stability Condition to Avoid:REACTS WITH WATER OR MOISTURE IN THE AIR
    TO FORM HYDROGEN FLUORIDE, HYDROFLUORIC ACID AND CHLORINE.AVOID
    EXCESSIVE TEMP.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN FLUORIDE, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE,
    A VARIRTY OF OTHER CHLORINE AND FLUORINE COMPOUNDS, HYDROFLUORIC
    ACID.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:CONTACT WITH INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS
    AND EXPOSURE TO MOISTURE. CYLINDERS EXPOSED TO HIGH TEMP/DIRECT
    FLAME CAN RUPTURE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,
    STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. RETURN CYLINDERS WITH ANY RESIDUAL
    PRODUCT TO AIR LIQUIDE. DO NOT DISPOSE OF LOCALLY.

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