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Polyol Safety Data Sheet

SAFETY DATA SHEET
Based on Directive 91/155/EEC of the Commission of
the European Communities
POLYOL with TETRAFLUOROETHANE as Propellant
1.		Identification of the substance/preparation and the company
	1.1 Identification of the substance or preparation:
		Synonyms : Polyol with tetrafluoroethane as a propellant
	B 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 RIEME-ERTVELDE
BELGIUM
Phone : + 32 9 341 97 97
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)
diethanolamine	000111-42-2	> 3	Xi	36/38
dimethylaminoethanol	000108-01-0	1	Xi	10-36/37/38
tetrafluoroethane	000811-97-2	10/30	-	-
3.	Hazards identification
- No hazard classification
4.	First aid measures
4.1 Eye contact:
- Consult a doctor/medical service if irritation persists
4.2 Skin contact:
- 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
- Consult a doctor/medical service if you feel unwell
- Do not allow vomiting

POLYOL with TETRAFLUOROETHANE as Propellant
5.	Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Suitable extinguishing media:
- Water
- Polyvalent foam
- BC powder
- Carbon dioxide
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 saw dust or vermiculite
- Scoop adsorbed substance into closing containers
- Wash clothing and equipment after handling
7.	Handling and storage
7.1 Handling:
- Reduce/avoid exposure and/or contact
- Clean contaminated clothing
7.2 Storage:
- Meet the legal requirements
- Keep away from: heat sources
Storage temperature: 25 °C
7.3 Materials for packaging:
- suitable	: metal
- to avoid	: no data available

POLYOL with TETRAFLUOROETHANE as Propellant
8.	Exposure controls/Personal protection
8.1 Recommended engineering controls:
- Work under local exhaust/ventilation
8.2 Exposure limits:
TLV value	: N.D.
8.3 Personal protection:
eye protection:
- Face shield
skin protection:
- Gloves
- Protective clothing
materials for protective clothing:
- No data available
respiratory protection:
- High vapour concentration: gas mask
9.	Physical and chemical properties
	9.1 Appearance (at 20°C)	:		Liquid, under gas pressure
9.2 Odour		:	Mild
9.3 Colour		:		Light yellow to 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		:	> 93		°C
	9.8 Auto-ignition point	:	N.D.		°C
	9.9 Explosion limits	:	N.D.		vol%
	9.10 Vapour pressure (at 20°C)	:	3250		hPa
	9.11 Relative density (at 20°C)	:	1.05
	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:
- Stable under normal conditions
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)

POLYOL with TETRAFLUOROETHANE as Propellant
11. Toxicological information
11.1 Acute toxicity:
LD50 oral rat	: N.D.	mg/kg
LD50 dermal rat	: N.D.	mg/kg
LD50 dermal rabbit	: N.D.	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:
Slightly irritant to skin
Slightly irritant to respiratory organs
- Slightly irritant to eyes
- Large spills/in enclosed spaces: risk of oxygen deficiency
11.5 Chronic effects:
No data available
12. Ecological information
12.1 Biodegradation:
- soil:	T ½		: N.D.				days
	BOD	5	: N.D.				g O	2/g substance
	COD		: N.D.				g O	2/g substance
- water:				- Not readily biodegradable
12.2 Bioaccumulation:				- log Pow : N.D.
			- BCF		:	N.D.
12.3 Aquatic toxicity:
- No data available
12.4 Other information:
- WGK: 1 (internal classification)
- Effect on the ozone layer	: N.D.
- Waste water purification	: N.D.
13. Waste disposal considerations
- Do not discharge into drains or the environment
- Remove to an authorized waste treatment plant

POLYOL with TETRAFLUOROETHANE 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 tetrafluoroethane and polyol),2.2
15. Regulatory information
Labelling in accordance with EC directives 67/548/EEC and 88/379/EEC
Not Applicable
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