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Safety Data Sheet
Dust-Off Compressed Gas Duster
Section 1. Identification
Product Identifier
Dust-Off Compressed Gas Duster
Synonyms
3.5 oz., 7 oz., 10 oz., Professional 12 oz., Jumbo 17 oz., Classic and Plus
Manufacturer Stock
Numbers
N/A
Recommended use
Dust Removal
Uses advised against
Use Only as Directed - Read label instructions carefully. Keep out of reach of
children.
Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and/or inhaling contents
may be fatal.
Manufacturer Contact
Address
Falcon Safety Products, Inc.
25 ImClone Drive
Branchburg, NJ, 08876
USA
Phone
Emergency Phone
Fax
(908) 707-4900
(800) 498-7192
N/A
Section 2. Hazards Identification
Classification
FLAMMABLE GASES - Category 2
GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Compressed gas
Signal Word
Warning
Pictogram
Hazard Statements
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Flammable gas
Precautionary Statements
Response
Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.
Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely.
Prevention
Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source.
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Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in Section 8.
Keep away from heat.
Pressurized container: Do not pierce or burn, even after use.
Storage
Do not store in enclosed vehicle.
Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
Store at temperatures not exceeding 120 degrees F/49 degrees C
Disposal
N/A
General
Keep out of reach of children
Ingredients of unknown
toxicity
0%
Hazards not Otherwise
Classified
N/A
No Data Available
Section 3. Ingredients
CAS
Ingredient Name
Weight %
75-37-6
Ethane, 1,1-difluoro
-
100 %
Section 4. First-Aid Measures
General Advice
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
When symptoms persist
or in all cases of doubt, seek medical advice.
Inhalation
Remove from exposure, lie down. Move to fresh air.
Keep patient warm and at rest.
If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
immediate medical attention.
Skin
Take off all contaminated clothing immediately.
Flush area with lukewarm water.
Do not use hot water.
If frostbite has occurred, call a physician.
Eye
Hold eyelids apart and flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Get
medical attention.
Ingestion
Is not considered a potential route of exposure.
Most important
symptoms/effects, acute and
delayed
Anaesthetic effects: light-headedness, irregular heartbeat with a strange sensation
in the chest, heart thumping, apprehension, feeling of fainting, dizziness or
weakness.
Protection of First-aiders
If potential for exposure exists refer to Section 8 for specific personal protective
equipment.
Notes to Physician
Because of possible disturbances of cardiac rhythm catecholamine drugs, such as
epinephrine, which may be used in situations of emergency life support, should be
used with special caution.
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Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Suitable Extinguishing
Media
Water spray, water fog, dry chemical, alcohol resistant foam, carbon dioxide (CO2)
Unsuitable Extinguishing
Media
No applicable data available.
Specific Hazards
Flammable. This substance's fire decomposition by-products will include
hydrofluoric acid and possibly carbonyl flouride.
Avoid contact with these materials,
which are toxic and irritating.
Evacuate personnel immediately in the event of a fire
involving this substance.
Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.
Vapors are
heavier than air and may spread along floors.
Vapors or gases may travel
considerable distances to ignition source and flash back.
Special protective
equipment for firefighters
Use personal protective equipment. Wear neoprene gloves during cleaning up
work after a fire.
Exposure to decompositon products may be a hazard to health.
Further Information
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the
surrounding environment.
Cool containers/tanks with water spray.
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
NOTE:
Review FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES and HANDLING (PERSONNEL) sections
before proceeding with clean-up.
Use appropriate PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT during clean-up.
Safeguards (Personnel)
Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Ventilate the area.
Refer to protective measures
listed in sections 7 and 8.
Spill Clean-up
If this product is spilled and not recovered, or is recovered as a waste for treatment
and disposal, the CERCLA Reportable Quantity is 100 lbs. (release of an Unlisted
Hazardous Waste with the Characteristic of Ignitability).
Evaporates. Ventilate area
using forced ventilation, especially low or enclosed places where heavy vapors
might collect.
Accidental Release
Measures
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Handling (Personnel)
Avoid breathing vapors or mist.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Provide
sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.
For personal protection see
section 8.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Handling (Physical Aspects)
Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
Vapors may form
flammable mixture with air.
The product should only be used in areas from which all
naked lights and other sources of ignition have been excluded.
Electrical
equipment should be protected to the appropirate standard. No sparking tools
should be used.
Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.
Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
When using
DO NOT SMOKE.
Do not use in areas where vapors may accumulate such as
paper shredders.
Dust Explosion class
Not applicable
Storage
Keep container tightly closed and in a dry, well-ventilated location.
Store in original
container.
The product has an indefinite shelf life when stored properly.
Storage Period
Recommended shelf life - 10 years provided product is stored in a dry location as
directed.
Storage Temperature
Do not expose to temperatures above 120 degrees F (49 degrees C) as
overheating could cause can to burst.
DO NOT leave in direct sunlight or enclosed
vehicle.
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Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Occupational Exposure
Limits
Ingredient Name
ACGIH TLV
OSHA PEL
STEL
Ethane, 1,1-difluoro
-
N/A
N/A
N/A
Personal Protective
Equipment
N/A
Engineering controls
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.
Use respiratory
protection if needed.
Eye/Face Protection
Wear safety glasses with side shields.
Direct contact with liquid may cause
frostbite.
Respiratory Protection
For rescue use self-contained breathing apparatus.
Vapors are heavier than air
and can cause suffication by reducing oxygen available for breathing.
Skin and body protection
As required by employer code.
If there is risk of skin contact, wear protective
clothing, gloves, etc.
Direct contact with liquid can cause frostbite.
General Hygiene
Considerations
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices.
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Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State
Gas
Color
Clear
Odor
slight, ether
-
like
Odor Threshold
No applicable
data available
Solubility
Water Slightly
Partition coefficient Water/n-octanol
N/A
VOC%
N/A
Viscosity
No applicable
data available
Specific Gravity
0.91
Density lbs/Gal
0.9
Pounds per Cubic Foot
N/A
Flash Point
<-58°F (<-50°
C)
FP Method
N/A
Ph
Neutral
Melting Point
No applicable
data available
Boiling Point
-
13 °F (-25 °
C)
Boiling Range
N/A
LEL
3.9
UEL
16.9
Evaporation Rate
No applicable
data available
Flammability
Flammable
Decomposition Temperature
N/A
Auto-ignition Temperature
No applicable
data available
Vapor Pressure
5,960 KPa at
77F (25C)
Vapor Density
2.4 at 77F
(25C) (Air=1)
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Chemical Stability
The product is chemically stable under recommended storage conditions.
Conditions to Avoid
Aerosol containers are unstable at temperatures above 120 degrees F/49 degrees
C
Incompatible Materials
Incompatible products include Alkali metals, Alkaline earth metals, powdered
metals, powdered metal salts.
Hazardous Decomposition
Products
Decomposition products are hazardous. This material can be decomposed by high
temperatures (open flames, glowing metal surfaces, etc.) forming hydrofluoric acid
and possibly carbonyl fluoride.
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Section 11. Toxicological Information
Component Analysis - LC50
1,1-Difluoroethane - > 64000 ppm rat
Component analysis - Oral
LD50
1,1-Difluoroethane - 1500 mg/kg rat
Effects of Acute Exposure Eye
Contact with liquid may cause frostbite
Effects of Acute Exposure Skin
Contact with liquid may cause frostbite
Effects of Acute Exposure Inhalation
Excessive intentional inhalation may cause respiratory tract irritation and central
nervous system effect (headaches, dizziness).
Vapors may cause dizziness or
suffocation.
Effects of Acute Exposure Ingestion
Not a normal route of exposure
Sensitization
Non-hazardous by WHMIS/OSHA criteria.
Carcinogenicity
Not classifiable as a human carcinogen.
Animal testing did not show carcinogenic
effects.
None of the components present in this material at concentrations equal to
or greater than 0.1% are listed by IARC, NTP, or OSHA as a carcinogen.
Mutagenicity
Animal testing did not show any mutagenic effects.
Did not cause genetic damage
in cultured bacterial cells.
Tests on mammalian cell cultures showed mutagenic
effects.
Reproductive Toxicity
No toxcicity to reproduction.
Animal testing showed no reproductive toxicity.
Teratogenicity
Animal testing showed no developmental toxicity.
Further Information
Cardiac sensitization threshold limit: 405000 mg/m3
Section 12. Ecological Information
Aquatic Toxicity
1,1-Difluoroethane
96 h LC50 : Fish 295.78 mg/l 96 h EC50 : Algae 47.76 mg/l 48
h EC50
: Daphnia (water flea) 146.7 mg/l
Section 13. Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods
Comply with applicable Federal, State/Provincial and Local Regulations. May be a
RCRA Hazardous waste due to the ignitability characteristic.
Do not puncture or
incinerate container.
Contaminated Packaging
Not Available
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Section 14. Transport Information
UN Number
1030
UN Proper Shipping Name
1,1-Difluoroethane
DOT Classification
2.1
Packing Group
N/A
Packaging Exceptions
Note: Falcon Safety Products has been granted a DOT special permit. A copy of
DOT Special Permit SP-11516 can be obtained by calling Falcon Safety Products,
Inc. at 908-707-4900.
Transportation of Dangerous
Goods (TDG - Canada)
Proper Shipping name: 1,1-Difluoroethane
Hazard Class:
2.1
UN number:
1030
Packaging Exceptions:
Limited quantity (containers up to 125mL)
IATA/ICAO (Air)
Proper Shipping Name: 1,1-Difuoroethane.
Hazard Class:
2.1.
UN Number:
1030.
Maximum Net Quantity Packaging:
Cargo Aircraft only - 150 kg maximum
(forbidden on passenger aircraft).
Maximum Net Quantity packaging cargo only:
150 kg.
IMDG (Marine Transport)
Proper Shipping Name: 1,1-DIFLUOROETHANE.
Hazard Class:
2.1.
UN Number:
1030.
Additional Information
TDG Canada:
Falcon Safety Products has been granted Equivalency Certificate
SU 9211 (ren. 1) by the TCSS, TDGD to offer for transport by road, rail and marine.
Section 15. Regulatory Information
Canadian Federal
Regulations
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the
Controlled Products Regulations and the SDS contains all the information required
by the Controlled Products Regulations.
WHMIS Status
Controlled
WHMIS Classification
Class A - Compressed Gas, Class B - Division 1 - Flammable Gas
TSCA
On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory.
SARA 313 Regulated
Chemical(s)
This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS
numbers that exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by
SARA Title III, Section 313.
US Federal Regulations
This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
NJ Right to Know Regulated
Chemical(s)
Substances on the New Jersey Workplace Hazardous Substance List present at a
concentration of 1% or more (0.1% for substances identified as carcinogens,
mutagens or teratogens): 1,1-Difluoroethane.
California Prop. 65
This product does not contain a chemical known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Canada Domestic
Substances List (DSL)
This product is listed on the DSL inventory list and complies with the inventory
requirements administered by the governing country.
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Section 16. Other Information
Revision Date
4/28/2015
Disclaimer
Information contained herein was obtained from sources considered technically
accurate and reliable.
While every effort has been made to ensure full disclosure of
product hazards, in some cases data is not available and is so stated. Since
conditions of actual product use are beyond control of the supplier, it is assumed
that users of this material have been fully trained according to the requirements of
all applicable legislation and regulatory instruments.
No warranty, expressed or
implied, is made and supplier will not be liable for any losses, injuries or
consequential damages which may result from the use of or reliance on any
information contained in this document.
Prepared By
Falcon Safety Products, Inc.
908-707-4900
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