MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Essentially Similar to
Revised: 01/20/12
HMIS Health-1 Flammability-0 Reactivity-1
SECTION I-Product Information
Manufacturer Name: AVW,
Inc.
24 Hour Emergency Phone
Number: 800-424-9300
Product Name: Blow Off
Non-Flammable Contact Cleaner
SECTION II-Hazardous Ingredients
1,1,1,2 Tetrafluoroethane CAS# 811-97-2
1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5 Decafluoropentane CAS# 138495-42-8
SECTION III-Physical
Data
Boiling Point: -15.7 F
Specific Gravity: (H2O=1)=-1.39
Vapor Pressure: 226mm Hg 0 25 C
Solubility in Water: 140ppm
Appearance: Clear
liquid colorless
SECTION IV-Fire and
Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point: None
Extinguishing Media: Water, CO2, Foam, Dry
chemical
Special Fire Fighting
Procedures: Use SCBA as needed to
avoid breathing toxic decomposition products or to avoid suffocation.
Unusual Fire and Explosion: Do not expose containers to
temperatures above 120 F.
SECTION V-Health Hazard
and First Aid
Time Weighted Average (TWA): 400 ppm
Carcinogen: No
Acute Chronic Health Effects: Excessive exposure may cause loss of
coordination, asphyxiation. Contact with liquid may cause eye or
skin frostbite.
Primary Routes of Entry: X Inhalation X Skin X Ingestion
Effects of Overexposure: Eyes- May cause irritation,
with tearing, pain or blurred vision.
Skin-
May cause slight irritation with itching, redness or swelling. Repeated
exposure and/or prolonged exposure may cause redness or rash.
Inhalation-
May cause irregular heartbeat, dizziness, and loss of consciousness,
suffocation, and death . Ingestion-
May cause aspiration which may result in chemial
pneumonia.
First Aid:
Eyes-
Immediately flush eyes with water for 15 min. Call a
physician.
Skin- Flush skin with water after contact.
Inhalation-
Immediately move to fresh air. Keep person calm. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Call a physician
Ingestion-
If swallowed do not induce vomiting.
Immediately give 2 glasses of water.
Never give any thing by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician
If
vomiting occurs naturally, have victim lean forward to reduce the risk of
aspiration.
SECTION VI-Reactivity
Data
Stability: Unstable Stable X
Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures and
ignition sources.
Incompatibility: Strong
oxidants, alkali-, and its earth materials.
SECTION VII-Spill or
Leak Procedures
Steps to take in case
material is released or spilled: Any spill will immediately dissipate into the
atmosphere. Waste disposal method Federal and Local regulations.
SECTION VIII-Special
Protection Information
Respiratory Protection: Adequate ventilation or Wear NIOSH approved
respiratory protection, as appropriate. SCBA is required if large release
occurs
Gloves (type): Chemical
resistant gloves
Eye Protection: Safety
glasses or coverall chemical splash goggles
Other Protective Equipment: Wear as protection against liquid
contact if potential for splash exist. Gloves or clothing should be impervious
to liquid. Protective gloves and chemical splash goggles should be used when
handling l liquid
SECTION IX-Special
Precautions
Precautions to be taken in
handling and storage: Read and follow all label directions. Do not store
containers at temperatures above 120 F.