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Amerfrost A-22 - MSDS
Amerfrost A-22 - MSDS
Amerfrost A-22 - MSDS
Product Identifier
Product name AMERFROST A-22
Chemical Name CHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE
Proper shipping name ChlorodifluoromethaneorRefrigerant gas R 22
Chemical formula Not Applicable
Other means of
Not Available
identification
CAS number Not Applicable
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
The use of a quantity of material in an unventilated or confined space may result in increased exposure and an irritating atmosphere developing. Before starting
Relevant identified uses consider control of exposure by mechanical ventilation.
Refrigerant
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GHS Classification Simple Asphyxiant, Gas under Pressure (Liquefied gas), Hazardous to the Ozone Layer Category 1
Label elements
Hazard statement(s)
H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
H420 Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere
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Supplementary statement(s)
Not Applicable
Substances
See section below for composition of Mixtures
Mixtures
CAS No %[weight] Name
75-45-6 90-100 chlorodifluoromethane
Inhalation; remove victim from exposure, and give supplemental oxygen if available.
Ingestion; (a) Prehospital: Administer activated charcoal, if available. DO NOT induce vomiting because of rapid absorption and the risk of abrupt onset CNS depression. (b) Hospital:
Administer activated charcoal, although the efficacy of charcoal is unknown. Perform gastric lavage only if the ingestion was very large and recent (less than 30 minutes)
D: Enhanced elimination:
There is no documented efficacy for diuresis, haemodialysis, haemoperfusion, or repeat-dose charcoal.
POISONING and DRUG OVERDOSE, Californian Poison Control System Ed. Kent R Olson; 3rd Edition
Do not administer sympathomimetic drugs unless absolutely necessary as material may increase myocardial irritability.
No specific antidote.
Because rapid absorption may occur through lungs if aspirated and cause systematic effects, the decision of whether to induce vomiting or not should be made by an attending physician.
If lavage is performed, suggest endotracheal and/or esophageal control.
Danger from lung aspiration must be weighed against toxicity when considering emptying the stomach.
Treatment based on judgment of the physician in response to reactions of the patient
For frost-bite caused by liquefied petroleum gas:
If part has not thawed, place in warm water bath (41-46 C) for 15-20 minutes, until the skin turns pink or red.
Analgesia may be necessary while thawing.
If there has been a massive exposure, the general body temperature must be depressed, and the patient must be immediately rewarmed by whole-body immersion, in a bath at the above
temperature.
Shock may occur during rewarming.
Administer tetanus toxoid booster after hospitalization.
Prophylactic antibiotics may be useful.
The patient may require anticoagulants and oxygen.
[Shell Australia 22/12/87]
DO NOT administer sympathomimetic drugs as they may cause ventricular arrhythmias.
for gas exposures:
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BASIC TREATMENT
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Establish a patent airway with suction where necessary.
Watch for signs of respiratory insufficiency and assist ventilation as necessary.
Administer oxygen by non-rebreather mask at 10 to 15 l/min.
Monitor and treat, where necessary, for pulmonary oedema .
Monitor and treat, where necessary, for shock.
Anticipate seizures.
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ADVANCED TREATMENT
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Consider orotracheal or nasotracheal intubation for airway control in unconscious patient or where respiratory arrest has occurred.
Positive-pressure ventilation using a bag-valve mask might be of use.
Monitor and treat, where necessary, for arrhythmias.
Start an IV D5W TKO. If signs of hypovolaemia are present use lactated Ringers solution. Fluid overload might create complications.
Drug therapy should be considered for pulmonary oedema.
Hypotension with signs of hypovolaemia requires the cautious administration of fluids. Fluid overload might create complications.
Treat seizures with diazepam.
Proparacaine hydrochloride should be used to assist eye irrigation.
BRONSTEIN, A.C. and CURRANCE, P.L.
EMERGENCY CARE FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EXPOSURE: 2nd Ed. 1994
Extinguishing media
SMALL FIRE: Use extinguishing agent suitable for type of surrounding fire.
LARGE FIRE: Cool cylinder.
DO NOT direct water at source of leak or venting safety devices as icing may occur.
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hydrogen fluoride , other pyrolysis products typical of burning organic materialContains low boiling substance: Closed containers may rupture due to
pressure buildup under fire conditions.
Vented gas is more dense than air and may collect in pits, basements.
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WARNING: Suckback into cylinder may result in rupture. Use back-flow preventive device in piping.
Chlorodifluoromethane:
mixtures with 50% air are combustible but difficult to ignite
contact with water causes slow decomposition
is incompatible with alkalis, alkali earth metals (e.g. aluminium powder, sodium, potassium, zinc), barium, beryllium, decaborane, difluoromethylene,
dihypofluorite, fluorine, lithium, magnesium, potassium acetylene 1,2-dioxide, potassium sodium alloy, sodium amide, titanium, uranium hydride
may form explosive compounds with divalent light metals and metal azides
produces violent, self-sustaining reaction with aluminium, releasing high heat; the violence of the reaction may depend on a combination of two factors;
vapour pressure and the degree of fluorination - the size of the aluminium particles may also be a factor
undergoes thermal decomposition when exposed to red hot surfaces or fire, forming chlorine, hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen chloride, phosgene, and carbonyl
fluoride
may slowly decompose in the presence of rust and moisture, forming toxic gases
attacks some paints, rubbers, and coatings
attacks magnesium and its alloys, aluminium; corrosion can occur when magnesium alloys or aluminium containing more than 2% magnesium is used with
fluorocarbon systems in which water may be present
Haloalkanes:
Storage incompatibility
are highly reactive:some of the more lightly substituted lower members are highly flammable; the more highly substituted may be used as fire suppressants,
not always with the anticipated results.
may react with the lighter divalent metals to produce more reactive compounds analogous to Grignard reagents.
may produce explosive compounds following prolonged contact with metallic or other azides
may react on contact with potassium or its alloys - although apparently stable on contact with a wide rage of halocarbons, reaction products may be shock-
sensitive and may explode with great violence on light impact; severity generally increases with the degree of halocarbon substitution and potassium-sodium
alloys give extremely sensitive mixtures .
BRETHERICK L.: Handbook of Reactive Chemical Hazards
react with metal halides and active metals, eg. sodium (Na), potassium (K), lithium (Li),calcium (Ca), zinc (Zn), powdered aluminium (Al) and aluminium
alloys, magnesium (Mg) and magnesium alloys.
may react with brass and steel.
may react explosively with strong oxidisers
may degrade rubber, and plastics such as methacrylate polymers, polyethylene and polystyrene, paint and coatings
Compressed gases may contain a large amount of kinetic energy over and above that potentially available from the energy of reaction produced by the gas in
chemical reaction with other substances
Control parameters
EMERGENCY LIMITS
Ingredient TEEL-0 TEEL-1 TEEL-2 TEEL-3
AMERFROST A-22 Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Exposure controls
Engineering controls are used to remove a hazard or place a barrier between the worker and the hazard. Well-designed engineering controls can be highly
effective in protecting workers and will typically be independent of worker interactions to provide this high level of protection.
The basic types of engineering controls are:
Process controls which involve changing the way a job activity or process is done to reduce the risk.
Enclosure and/or isolation of emission source which keeps a selected hazard "physically" away from the worker and ventilation that strategically "adds" and
"removes" air in the work environment. Ventilation can remove or dilute an air contaminant if designed properly. The design of a ventilation system must match
Appropriate engineering the particular process and chemical or contaminant in use.
controls Employers may need to use multiple types of controls to prevent employee overexposure.
Areas where cylinders are stored require good ventilation and, if enclosed, need discrete/controlled exhaust ventilation.
Secondary containment and exhaust gas treatment may be required by certain jurisdictions.
Local exhaust ventilation may be required in work areas.
Consideration should be given to the use of diaphragm or bellows-sealed, soft-seat valves; backflow prevention devices and flow-monitoring or limiting
devices.
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Automated alerting systems with automatic shutdown of gas-flow may be appropriate and may in fact be mandatory in certain jurisdictions.
Respiratory protection in the form of air-supplied or self-contained breathing equipment must be worn if the oxygen concentration in the workplace air is less
than 19%.
Cartridge respirators do NOT give protection and may result in rapid suffocation.
Air contaminants generated in the workplace possess varying "escape" velocities which, in turn, determine the "capture velocities" of fresh circulating air
required to effectively remove the contaminant.
Simple theory shows that air velocity falls rapidly with distance away from the opening of a simple extraction pipe. Velocity generally decreases with the square
of distance from the extraction point (in simple cases). Therefore the air speed at the extraction point should be adjusted, accordingly, after reference to
distance from the contaminating source. The air velocity at the extraction fan, for example, should be a minimum of 1-2.5 m/s (200-500 f/min.) for extraction of
gases discharged 2 meters distant from the extraction point. Other mechanical considerations, producing performance deficits within the extraction apparatus,
make it essential that theoretical air velocities are multiplied by factors of 10 or more when extraction systems are installed or used.
Personal protection
Chemical goggles.
Full face shield may be required for supplementary but never for primary protection of eyes.
Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of
lenses or restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This should include a review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of
Eye and face protection
chemicals in use and an account of injury experience. Medical and first-aid personnel should be trained in their removal and suitable equipment should be
readily available. In the event of chemical exposure, begin eye irrigation immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens should be removed
at the first signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be removed in a clean environment only after workers have washed hands thoroughly. [CDC NIOSH
Current Intelligence Bulletin 59], [AS/NZS 1336 or national equivalent]
Skin protection See Hand protection below
Neoprene gloves
When handling sealed and suitably insulated cylinders wear cloth or leather gloves.
Hands/feet protection Insulated gloves:
NOTE: Insulated gloves should be loose fitting so that may be removed quickly if liquid is spilled upon them. Insulated gloves are not made to permit hands to
be placed in the liquid; they provide only short-term protection from accidental contact with the liquid.
Body protection See Other protection below
Protective overalls, closely fitted at neck and wrist.
Eye-wash unit.
Other protection Ensure availability of lifeline in confined spaces.
Staff should be trained in all aspects of rescue work.
Rescue gear: Two sets of SCUBA breathing apparatus Rescue Harness, lines etc.
Thermal hazards Not Available
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Material is highly volatile and may quickly form a concentrated atmosphere in confined or unventilated areas. The vapour may displace and replace air in
breathing zone, acting as a simple asphyxiant. This may happen with little warning of overexposure.
Not normally a hazard due to physical form of product.
Ingestion
Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments
Repeated exposure may cause skin cracking, flaking or drying following normal handling and use.
Limited evidence exists, or practical experience predicts, that the material either produces inflammation of the skin in a substantial number of individuals
following direct contact, and/or produces significant inflammation when applied to the healthy intact skin of animals, for up to four hours, such inflammation
being present twenty-four hours or more after the end of the exposure period. Skin irritation may also be present after prolonged or repeated exposure; this may
result in a form of contact dermatitis (nonallergic). The dermatitis is often characterised by skin redness (erythema) and swelling (oedema) which may
progress to blistering (vesiculation), scaling and thickening of the epidermis. At the microscopic level there may be intercellular oedema of the spongy layer of
Skin Contact
the skin (spongiosis) and intracellular oedema of the epidermis.
Open cuts, abraded or irritated skin should not be exposed to this material
Entry into the blood-stream through, for example, cuts, abrasions, puncture wounds or lesions, may produce systemic injury with harmful effects. Examine the
skin prior to the use of the material and ensure that any external damage is suitably protected.
Vapourising liquid causes rapid cooling and contact may cause cold burns, frostbite, even through normal gloves. Frozen skin tissues are painless and appear
waxy and yellow. Signs and symptoms of frost-bite may include "pins and needles", paleness followed by numbness, a hardening an stiffening of the skin, a
progression of colour changes in the affected area, (first white, then mottled and blue and eventually black; on recovery, red, hot, painful and blistered).
Limited evidence exists, or practical experience suggests, that the material may cause eye irritation in a substantial number of individuals and/or is expected to
produce significant ocular lesions which are present twenty-four hours or more after instillation into the eye(s) of experimental animals. Repeated or prolonged
eye contact may cause inflammation characterised by temporary redness (similar to windburn) of the conjunctiva (conjunctivitis); temporary impairment of vision
Eye and/or other transient eye damage/ulceration may occur.
Vapourising liquid causes rapid cooling and contact may cause cold burns, frostbite, even through normal gloves. Frozen skin tissues are painless and appear
waxy and yellow. Signs and symptoms of frost-bite may include "pins and needles", paleness followed by numbness, a hardening an stiffening of the skin, a
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progression of colour changes in the affected area, (first white, then mottled and blue and eventually black; on recovery, red, hot, painful and blistered).
Principal route of occupational exposure to the gas is by inhalation.
It is generally accepted that the fluorocarbons are less toxic than the corresponding halogenated aliphatic based on chlorine. Repeated inhalation exposure to
Chronic the fluorocarbon FC-11 does not produce pathologic lesions of the liver and other visceral organs in experimental animals. There has been conjecture in
non-scientific publications that fluorocarbons may cause leukemia, cancer, sterility and birth defects; these have not been verified by current research. The high
incidence of cancer, spontaneous abortion and congenital anomalies amongst hospital personnel, repeatedly exposed to fluorine-containing general
anaesthetics, has caused some scientists to call for a lowering of the fluorocarbon exposure standard to 5 ppm since some are mutagens.
TOXICITY IRRITATION
AMERFROST A-22 Inhalation (Rat) LC50: >300000
Not Available
ppm/4h
TOXICITY IRRITATION
CMR STATUS
Toxicity
On the basis of the available evidence concerning properties and predicted or observed environmental fate and behavior, the material may present a danger to the structure and/ or functioning of
the stratospheric ozone layer.
DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
Bioaccumulative potential
Ingredient Bioaccumulation
chlorodifluoromethane low (BCF = 3.162)
Mobility in soil
Ingredient Mobility
chlorodifluoromethane low (KOC = 23.74)
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Marine Pollutant NO
Safety, health and environmental regulations / legislation specific for the substance or mixture
"US - Tennessee Occupational Exposure Limits - Limits For Air Contaminants","US - California Permissible Exposure Limits for Chemical
Contaminants","US - Hawaii Air Contaminant Limits","US ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLV) - Carcinogens","US - Vermont Permissible Exposure
Limits Table Z-1-A Final Rule Limits for Air Contaminants","US - Michigan Exposure Limits for Air Contaminants","International Agency for Research on
chlorodifluoromethane(75-45-6)
Cancer (IARC) - Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs","US - Washington Toxic air pollutants and their ASIL, SQER and de minimis emission
is found on the following
values","US NIOSH Recommended Exposure Limits (RELs)","US - Alaska Limits for Air Contaminants","US - Washington Permissible exposure limits of
regulatory lists
air contaminants","US Spacecraft Maximum Allowable Concentrations (SMACs) for Airborne Contaminants","US - Minnesota Permissible Exposure
Limits (PELs)","US ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLV)","US - Vermont Permissible Exposure Limits Table Z-1-A Transitional Limits for Air
Contaminants","US TSCA New Chemical Exposure Limits (NCEL)","US Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) - Chemical Substance Inventory"
Other information
Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and authoritative sources as well as independent review by the Chemwatch Classification committee using
available literature references.
A list of reference resources used to assist the committee may be found at:
www.chemwatch.net/references
The (M)SDS is a Hazard Communication tool and should be used to assist in the Risk Assessment. Many factors determine whether the reported Hazards are Risks in the workplace or other
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settings. Risks may be determined by reference to Exposures Scenarios. Scale of use, frequency of use and current or available engineering controls must be considered.
end of SDS