Identification of the substance/preparation and company:

Halon 1211 BCF Bromochlorodifluoromethane

Composition/information on ingredients

Colourless gas at 0oC and atmospheric pressure stored for fire extinguishing purposes as a liquefied gas.

Hazards

Toxic vapour with a narcotic action in concentration above 5% by volume.

First-aid measures

Inhalation
Vapour toxic and heavier than air, move victims to open air. The use of adrenaline or similar drugs to be avoided at all costs.

Ingestion
Material gaseous see inhalation.

Skin
Chilling may occur, warm appropiate parts. Eyes
Wash with copious amounts of water or eye wash solution.

Fire Fighting

Suitable Extinguishing Media
This material is a fire fighting media.

Non- Suitable Extinguishing Media
None known

Material is a liquefied gas as a consequence contained pressure is temperature related.

Protective Equipment for Fire Fighters
Breathing apparatus.

Accidental Release

Avoid inhalation use breathing apparatus if above 5% by volume for one minuite.

Material is known ozone depleter subject to montreal protocol on ozone depleting substances.
No new production after 01-01-94.
Ventilate area.

Handling & Storage

Containers should be stored in cool conditions and out of direct sunlight.
Avoid inhalation.

Exposure Control

Physical and chemical properties

Physical & Chemical
Appearance:
Colourless gas
Odour:Sweet smell
pH:N/A
Boiling point/ range: -4oC
Melting point/ range:
Flash point: N/A
Flammability (solid, gas): Non-flammable
Auto flammability: Not
Explosive properties: None known
Oxidising properties: No
Vapour pressure: 2.36 BAR ABS @20oC
Relative Density: Bulk Density="1830kg/m3@20oC"
Solubility: Less than 100 PPM @20oC
Partial coefficient:
Other: None

Stability: Very Stable

Do not use on materials capable of auto thermal decomposition.

Avoid moisture

Thermal decomposition threshold 500oC. Hydrofluoric acids.

Toxicological Information

Toxic in concentrations exceeding 5% for one minute.

Ecological Information

Penetration of atmosphere is possible
High, ozone destroying material.
Appreciable biomagnification is expected in the enviroment.

Ecotoxicity
Subject to montreal protocol on ozone depleting substances.

Disposal

Comply with legal requirements in country of disposal or safe recovery if allowed.

Transport

Transport in secure containers protect from radiant heat.
Non hazardous un no 1974 class 2 ARD/RID class 2.
Hazchem code non flam comp gas.

Regulatory information

Packaging and labelling of dangerous substances regulations si. 1984 - 1244 si no 1009.
HSE Guidance note GS16

The information contained on this web site does not constitute the users own assessment of workplace risk as required by other Health and Safety legislation.

Other Information
Training

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