| SAFETY DATA SHEET | | Based on Directive 91/155/EEC of the Commission of | | the European Communities | | MDI with TETRAFLUORO-ETHANE as Propellant | | 1. | Identification of the substance/preparation and the company | | | 1.1 Identification of the substance or preparation: | | | Synonyms : MDI with tetrafluoroethane as a propellant | | | A COMPONENT | | CAS no. | : N.A. | | EEC index no. : N.A. | | NFPA code | : N.D. | | EINECS no. | : N.A. | Molecular weight | : N.A. | | RTECS no. | : N.A. | Formula | : N.A. | | 1.2 Company/undertaking identification: | | GASCO | | Division of MEBROM nv | | Assenedestraat 4 | | 9940 ERTVELDE-RIEME | | BELGIUM | | Phone : +32 9 341 97 77 Fax : +32 9 341 97 70 | | 1.3 Telephone number for emergency: | | See 1.2 | | 2. | Composition/information on ingredients | | Hazardous ingredients | CAS no. | Conc | Hazard | Risks | | | | in % | class. | (R-phrases) | | 4,4’-diphenylmethanediisocyanate(MDI) | 000101-68-8 | 40/70 | Xn | 20-36/37/38-42/43 | | 4,4’-MDI homopolymer | 009016-87-9 | 40/70 | Xn | 20-36/37/38-42/43 | | tetrafluoroethane | 000811-97-2 | 2/10 | - | - | | 3. | Hazards identification | | - Harmful by inhalation | | - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin | | - May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact | | 4. | First aid measures | | 4.1 Eye contact: | | - Rinse immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes | | - Do not apply neutralizing agents | | - Consult a doctor/medical service if irritation persists | | 4.2 Skin contact: | | - Wash immediately with lots of water and soap for 15 minutes | | - Consult a doctor/medical service if irritation persists | | 4.3 After inhalation: | | - Unconscious: maintain adequate airway and respiration | | - Remove the victim into fresh air | | - Consult medical service if breathing problems develop | | 4.4 After ingestion: | | - Immediately give lots of water to drink | | - Never give water to an unconscious person | | - Consult a doctor/medical service if you feel unwell | | - Do not allow vomiting |
| MDI with TETRAFLUORO-ETHANE as propellant | | 5. | Fire-fighting measures | | 5.1 Suitable extinguishing media: | | - For surrounding fires: all extinguishing media allowed | | 5.2 Unsuitable extinguishing media: | | - No data available | | 5.3 Special exposure hazards: | | - On burning : release of toxic and corrosive gases/vapours | | (ammonia, nitrous vapours, hydrofluoric acid, hydrogen chloride and small | | quantities of hydrogen cyanide) | | - Heat may cause pressure rise with explosion of gas cylinders | | 5.4 Instructions: | | - Cool gas cylinders with water spray/remove them into safety | | - Dilute toxic gases with water spray | | - Do not move the load if exposed to heat | | 5.5 Special protective equipment for firefighters: | | - Heat/fire exposure: compressed air/oxygen apparatus | | - Heat/fire exposure: gas-tight suit | | 6. | Accidental release measures | | 6.1 Personal protection: see 8.3 | | 6.2 Environmental precautions: | | - Plug the leak, cut off the supply | | - Dam up the liquid spill | | 6.3 Clean-up: | | - Take up liquid spill into adsorbent material, e.g.: saw dust or vermiculite | | - Scoop adsorbed substance into closing containers | | - Wash clothing and equipment after handling | | 7. | Handling and storage | | 7.1 Handling: | | - Observe very strict hygiene - avoid contact | | - Remove contaminated clothing immediately | | - Clean contaminated clothing | | 7.2 Storage: | | - Ventilation at floor level | | - No naked flames | | - Keep away from: heat sources, acids, bases, alcohols | | Storage temperature: | 25 °C | | 7.3 Materials for packaging: | | - suitable | : metal | | - to avoid | : no data available |
| MDI with TETRAFLUORO-ETHANE as propellant | | 8. | Exposure controls/Personal protection | | 8.1 Recommended engineering controls: | | - Measure the concentration in the air regularly | | - Work under local exhaust/ventilation | | 8.2 Exposure limits: | | 4,4’-diphenylmethanediisocyanate(MDI): | | TLV value | : | 0.005 | ppm | 0.051 | mg/m3 | | 8.3 Personal protection: | | eye protection: | | - Face shield | | skin protection: | | - Gloves | | - Protective clothing | | materials for protective clothing: | | - No data available | | respiratory protection: | | - In case of insufficient ventilation, wear respiratory equipment | | 9. | Physical and chemical properties | | | 9.1 Appearance (at 20°C) | | | : Liquid, under gas pressure | | 9.2 Odour | | : Mild | | 9.3 Colour | | : Dark brown | | 9.4 pH value | | : N.D. | | | 9.5 Boiling point/boiling range | : N.D. | | | °C | | | 9.6 Melting point/melting range | : N.D. | | | °C | | 9.7 Flashpoint | | : | > 199 | | °C | | | 9.8 Auto-ignition point | : N.D. | | | °C | | | 9.9 Explosion limits | : N.D. | | | vol% | | | 9.10 Vapour pressure (at 20°C) | : | 3510 | | hPa | | | 9.11 Relative density (at 20°C) | : | 1.23 | | | 9.12 Water solubility | : N.D. | | | g/100 ml | | 9.13 Soluble in | | : N.D. | | | 9.14 Relative vapour density | : N.D. | | | 9.15 Saturation concentration | : N.D. | | | g/m3 | | 9.16 Viscosity | | : N.D. | | | Pa.s | | 10. Stability and reactivity | | 10.1 Stability: | | - Unstable on exposure to moisture | | 10.2 Reactivity: | | - On burning : release of toxic and corrosive gases/vapours | | (ammonia, nitrous vapours, hydrofluoric acid, hydrogen chloride and small | | quantities of hydrogen cyanide) | | - Reacts slowly with water (moisture) | | - Reacts violently on exposure to temperature rise with (some) acids/bases |
| MDI with TETRAFLUORO-ETHANE as propellant | | 11. Toxicological information | | 11.1 Acute toxicity: | | 4,4’-diphenylmethanediisocyanate(MDI): | | LD50 oral rat | : | 9200 | mg/kg | | LD50 dermal rabbit | : | > 10000 | mg/kg | | LC50 inhalation rat | : N.D. | | mg/l/4 h | | 4,4’-MDI homopolymer | | LD50 oral rat | : | > 10000 | mg/kg | | LD50 dermal rabbit | : | > 5000 | mg/kg | | LC50 inhalation rat | : N.D. | | mg/l/4 h | | 11.2 Chronic toxicity: | | EEC carc. cat.: not listed | | EEC muta. cat.: not listed | | EEC repr. cat.: not listed | | Carcinogenicity (TLV): not listed | | IARC classification: not listed | | 11.3 Routes of exposure: swallowed, inhalation, eyes and skin | | 11.4 Acute effects/symptoms: | | - Harmful by inhalation | | - Large spills/in enclosed spaces: risk of oxygen deficiency | | - Tingling/irritation of the skin | | - Respiratory difficulties | | - Irritation of the respiratory tract/coughing | | - Irritation/redness of the eye tissue | | - Irritation of the nasal mucous membranes | | 11.5 Chronic effects: | | - May cause sensitization by skin contact | | - May cause sensitization by inhalation | | ON CONTINUOUS/REPEATED EXPOSURE/CONTACT: | | - Skin rash/inflammation | | - Possible inflammation of the respiratory tract | | 12. Ecological information | | 12.1 Biodegradation: | | - soil: | T ½ | : N.D. | | days | | | BOD5 | : N.D. | | g O2/g substance | | | COD | : N.D. | | g O2/g substance | | - water: | | - Not readily biodegradable | | | - | | 12.2 Bioaccumulation: | | - log Pow : N.D. | | | | - BCF | : N.D. | | | | - Not bioaccumulative | | 12.3 Aquatic toxicity: | | | 4,4’-diphenylmethanediisocyanate(MDI): | | - LC50 (24 h) : | | | >=500 mg/l (BRACHYDANIO RERIO) | | - EC50 | : | | >100 mg/l (DAPHNIA MAGNA) | | 12.4 Other information: | | | | - WGK: 1 (4,4’-diphenylmethanediisocyanate (MDI)) | | - Effect on the ozone layer | | | : N.D. | | - Waste water purification | | | : N.D. | | 13. Waste disposal considerations | | - Hazardous waste (91/689/EEC) | | - Remove to an authorized waste treatment plant |
| MDI with TETRAFLUORO-ETHANE as propellant | | 14. Transport information | | 20 | | 1956 | | 14.1 Substance identification number (UN number): 1956, Handifoam, | | 14.2 Transport by road/rail (ADR/RID): class 2, 1 A | | Danger code: 20 | | 14.3 Maritime transport (IMDG code): class 2.2 p. 2124 | | EMS | : | 2-04 | | MFAG | : | 620 | | Marine pollutant : | | 14.4 Inland navigation (ADNR): class 2, 1 A | | 14.5 Air freight (ICAO): class 2.2 | | Instruction “passenger”: 200 | | Instruction “cargo”: 200 | | 14.6 Other information: | | UN 1956 Compressed gas, n.o.s.(contains MDI and tetrafluoroethane), 2.2 | | 15. Regulatory information | | Labelling in accordance with EC directives 67/548/EEC and 88/379/EEC | | Xn | | contains: | | 4,4’-diphenylmethanediisocyanate(MDI), 4,4’-MDI homopolymer | | | and tetrafluoroethane | | R20 | : Harmful by inhalation | | R36/37/38 | : Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin | | R42/43 | | : May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact | | S23 | : Do not breathe vapours | | S36/37 | : Wear suitable protective clothing | | S38 | | : In case of insufficient ventilation, wear respiratory | | equipment | | S45 | : In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical | | advice (show the label where possible. | | 16. Other information | | The information provided on this MSDS is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief | | at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe | | handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered | | as a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material | | designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other material or in | | any process, unless specified in the text. | | N.A. | = NOT APPLICABLE | | N.D. | = NOT DETERMINED | | MSDS Established : 27-03-2002 | | Reference number : Mebrom 270302 |
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