
MSDS-E-6404321
RadioShack® #6404321
Prepared to OSHA, ACC, ANSI, NOHSC, WHMIS, 2001/58/EC & 1272/2008/EC Standards
MSDS Revision Date: 08/22/2012
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product Name:
COMPONENT COOLER, 0% VOC, RadioShack® (P/N 64-4321), 4.5 oz. (128 g)
Chemical Name:
See ingredients listed in section 3
Synonyms:
1,1,1,2 - TETRAFLUOROETHANE
Product Use:
Component Cooler
Manufacturer’s Name:
CAIG Laboratories, Inc.
Manufacturer’s Address:
12200 Thatcher Court, Poway, CA 92064-6876 USA
Emergency Phone:
CHEMTREC: +1 (703) 527-3887 / +1 (800) 424-3887
Business Phone:
+1 (800)-224-4123
Hazard Identification:
This product is classified as a HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE but not as DANGEROUS GOODS according to the
classification criteria of NOHSC: 1008(2004) and ADG Code (Australia). Keep out of reach of children.
WARNING. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Hazard Statements (H): H280 – Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Precautionary Statements (P): P280 – Wear protective gloves and eye protection. P305+P351+P338 – IF IN EYES Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue
rinsing. P410 + P403 – Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. P501 – Dispose of
contents/container through licensed treatment, storage or disposal facility.
Effects of Exposure:
EYES: "Frostbite-like" effects may occur if the liquid or escaping vapors contact the eyes. Mists may cause irritation.
SKIN: "Frostbite-like" effects may occur if the liquid or escaping vapors contact the eyes. Mists may cause irritation.
INGESTION: Not considered to be a potential route of exposure.
INHALATION: Gross overexposure may cause central nervous system depression, dizziness, confusion, incoordination, drowsiness,
irregular heartbeat accompanied by a strange feeling in the chest, “heart thumping,” apprehension, light-headedness,
weakness, fainting, loss of consciousness, and death.
Symptoms of Exposure:
EYES: No exposure symptoms are reported by the manufacturer.
SKIN: No exposure symptoms are reported by the manufacturer.
INGESTION: Not considered to be a potential route of exposure.
INHALATION: Dizziness, confusion, incoordination, drowsiness, irregular heartbeat accompanied by a strange feeling in the chest,
“heart thumping”, apprehension, light-headedness, weakness, fainting, loss of consciousness, and death.
Acute Health Effects:
EYES: "Frostbite-like" effects may occur if the liquid or escaping vapors contact the eyes. Mists may cause irritation.
SKIN: "Frostbite-like" effects may occur if the liquid or escaping vapors contact the eyes. Mists may cause irritation.
INGESTION: Not considered to be a potential route of exposure.
INHALATION: Gross overexposure may cause central nervous system depression, dizziness, confusion, incoordination, drowsiness,
irregular heartbeat accompanied by a strange feeling in the chest, “heart thumping”, apprehension, light-headedness,
weakness, fainting, loss of consciousness, and death.
Chronic Health Effects:
The manufacturer has not reported any chronic health effects.
Target Organs:
None reported by the manufacturer.
Toxicological Properties:
None reported by the manufacturer.
NA = Not Available; ND = Not Determined; NE = Not Established; C = Ceiling Limit; See Section 16 for Additional Definitions of Terms Used
NOTE: all WHMIS required information is included. It is located in appropriate sections based on the ANSI Z400.1-2010 format.

MSDS-E-6404321
RadioShack® #6404321
Prepared to OSHA, ACC, ANSI, NOHSC, WHMIS, 2001/58/EC & 1272/2008/EC Standards
MSDS Revision Date: 08/22/2012
3. COMPOSITION & INGREDIENT INFORMATION
EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR (mg/m3)
First Aid:
EYES: Flush eyes thoroughly with copious amounts of water for at least 20 minutes, holding eyelids open to ensure complete
flushing. Seek immediate medical attention.
SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected areas with soap and water. If irritation persists, seek prompt
medical attention. Launder clothing before reuse.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control center for assistance and instructions. Seek immediate
medical attention. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep victim’s head lowered (forward) to reduce the risk of
aspiration.
INHALATION: Remove victim to fresh air at once. If breathing is difficult, provide supplemental oxygen. If breathing has stopped,
provide artificial respiration. Seek immediate medical attention. Provide supportive treatment, keeping victim warm
and quiet.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure:
Pre-existing cardiovascular or central nervous system diseases.
Autoignition Temperature:
ND
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL):
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL):
Fire & Explosion Hazards:
Cylinders may rupture under fire conditions. This material will become combustible when mixed with air under
pressure and exposed to strong ignition sources. Decomposition may occur. Contact of welding or soldering
torch flames with high concentrations of refrigerant can result in visible changes in the size and color of the torch
flame. The flame effect will only occur in concentrations of product well above the recommended exposure
limit, therefore stop all work and ventilate the area before proceeding. Use forced ventilation to disperse
refrigerant vapors from the work area before using any open flames.
Extinguishing Methods:
Use media appropriate for surrounding materials.
Firefighting Procedures:
Wear NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Use a water spray to
cool containers involved in fire. Do not use direct water stream. Container storage areas exposed to direct flame
contact should be cooled with large quantities of water as needed to prevent weakening of container structure.
Keep containers cool until well after the fire is out to prevent rupture. Prevent runoff from fire control or dilution
from entering sewers, drains, drinking water supply, or any natural waterway.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spills:
Secure spill area, remove or minimize all sources of ignition, and maximize ventilation. Stop spill or leak at source if safely possible. Deny
entry to all unprotected individuals. Individuals involved in the cleanup must wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Recover
free liquid or cover with inert absorbent material and place into appropriate container(s) for disposal. If necessary, dike well ahead of the
spill to prevent runoff into drains, sewers or any natural waterway or drinking supply. Contact appropriate local and/or provincial
authorities for assistance and/or reporting requirements.

MSDS-E-6404321
RadioShack® #6404321
Prepared to OSHA, ACC, ANSI, NOHSC, WHMIS, 2001/58/EC & 1272/2008/EC Standards
MSDS Revision Date: 08/22/2012
7. HANDLING & STORAGE INFORMATION
Work & Hygiene Practices:
Use normal hygiene practices. Avoid direct skin contact. Wash hands thoroughly after using this product and before eating, drinking, or
smoking.
Storage & Handling:
Use and store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep away from excessive heat, open flames, sparks, and other possible sources of
ignition. Do not store near or with any incompatible materials listed in section 10. Do not store in unmarked or open containers. Protect
cylinders from physical damage. Do not store in subsurface areas.
Special Precautions:
Readily available emergency fire, first aid, and spill response equipment and/or measures are highly recommended.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL & PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation & Engineering Controls:
Normal ventilation for standard manufacturing procedures is generally adequate. Local exhaust should be used when large amounts
are released. Mechanical ventilation should be used in low or enclosed places. Refrigerant concentration monitors may be necessary
to determine vapor concentrations in work areas prior to use of torches or other open flames, or if employees are entering enclosed
areas.
Respiratory Protection:
A respiratory protection program that meets ANSI Z88.2 requirements must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a
respirators use.
Eye Protection:
Safety glasses with side shields should be used with this product. If splashing is anticipated, splash goggles and a faceshield are
recommended.
Hand Protection:
Where contact is likely, impervious gloves are recommended. Do not wear rings, watches, or jewelry that could entrap the material
against the skin.
Body Protection:
None required under normal conditions.
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Pressurized clear liquid, slight ethereal odor
Coefficient Oil/Water
Distribution:
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Stability:
Stable under normal conditions.
Decomposition Products:
Warning! Hazardous decomposition products are hazardous. Thermal decomposition can yield hydrofluoric acid and possibly carbonyl
fluoride. These materials are toxic and irritating. Contact should be avoided.
Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid:
Open flames, sparks, high heat, and close proximity to incompatible substances.
Incompatible Substances:
Alkalis, and alkaline earth materials.

MSDS-E-6404321
RadioShack® #6404321
Prepared to OSHA, ACC, ANSI, NOHSC, WHMIS, 2001/58/EC & 1272/2008/EC Standards
MSDS Revision Date: 08/22/2012
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity Data:
Animal studies have shown that this material is a slight irritant, but not a sensitizer.
Acute Toxicity:
See Section 2.5
Chronic Toxicity:
See Section 2.6
Suspected Carcinogen:
No.
Tests have shown that this material does not cause genetic damage in bacterial or mammalian cell cultures, or in
animals.
Animal data shows slight fetotoxicity but only at exposure levels producing other toxic effects in the adult animal.
This material is not expected to cause teratogenic effects in humans.
In a 2-year inhalation study, HFC-134A, at a concentration of 50,000ppm, produced an increase in late-occurring
benign testicular tumors, testicular hyperplasia and testicular weight in mice. The no-effect-level for this study was
10,000ppm. However, no change in reproductive performance was reported.
Irritancy of Product:
Slight
Biological Exposure Indices:
NA
Medical Recommendations:
Because of possible disturbances of cardiac rhythm, catecholamine drugs, such as epinephrine, should only be used with special
caution in situations of emergency life support.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental Stability:
The manufacturer has not reported detailed studies on the environmental fate of the material. However, prudent practice would dictate
the material not be allowed to enter the environment.
Effect on Plants & Animals:
48hr EC50- Daphnia magna: 980mg/L
96hr LC50- Rainbow trout: 450mg/L
Effect on Aquatic Life:
The manufacturer has not reported any aquatic life effects.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal:
Dispose of in accordance with local & provincial hazardous waste laws.
Special Considerations:
If the material is unsuitable for recycling or reclamation, enclosed-controlled incineration is recommended unless otherwise prohibited
by local ordinance.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
The basic description (ID Number, proper shipping name, hazard class & division, packing group) is shown for each mode of transportation.
Additional descriptive information may be required by 49 CFR, IATA/ICAO, IMDG and the CTDGR.
49 CFR (GND):
CONSUMER COMMODITY, ORM-D, DOT-SP 10232 (IP VOL ≤ 1.0 L) - * authorized until 01/01/2014
UN3159, 1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROETHANE, 2.2, LTD QTY (IP VOL ≤ 1.0 L)
IATA (AIR):
UN3159, 1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROETHANE, 2.2, LTD QTY (IP VOL ≤ 820 ml)
IMDG (OCN):
UN3159, 1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROETHANE, 2.2, LTD QTY (IP VOL ≤ 1.0 L)
TDGR (Canadian GND):
MARK PACKAGE "LIMITED QUANTITY" or "QUANTITÉ LIMITÉE" or "LTD QTY" or "QUANT LTÉE" (IP VOL ≤ 1.0 L)
ADR/RID (EU):
UN3159, 1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROETHANE, 2.2, LTD QTY (IP VOL ≤ 1.0 L)
SCT (MEXICO):
UN3159, 1,1,1,2-TETRAFLOROETANO, 2.2, CANTIDAD LIMITADA (IP VOL ≤ 1.0 L)
ADGR (Australia):
UN3159, 1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROETHANE, 2.2, LTD QTY (IP VOL ≤ 1.0 L)

MSDS-E-6404321
RadioShack® #6404321
Prepared to OSHA, ACC, ANSI, NOHSC, WHMIS, 2001/58/EC & 1272/2008/EC Standards
MSDS Revision Date: 08/22/2012
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA Reporting Requirements:
This product does not contain any substances that are subject to SARA Section 313 reporting requirements.
SARA Threshold Planning Quantity:
NA
TSCA Inventory Status:
All chemical substances of this product are listed on the TSCA inventory or are otherwise exempt from inventory status.
CERCLA Reportable Quantity (RQ):
NA
Other Federal Requirements:
NA
Other Canadian Regulations:
This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR)
and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR. The components of this product are listed on
the DSL/NDSL. None of the components of this product are listed on the priorities substances list.
State Regulatory Information:
1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane is listed on the following state lists: California Right-to-Know List; Minnesota Right-to Know list; Massachusetts
Right to Know List of Chemicals; New Jersey Right to Know List 8:59 Appendix A.
67/548/EEC (European Union) Requirements:
The primary component of this product is not listed in Annex I of EU Directive 67/548/EEC.
Keep out of reach of children.
WARNING. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Hazard Statements (H): H280 – Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Precautionary Statements (P): P280 – Wear protective gloves and eye protection. P305+P351+P338 – IF IN EYES -
Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue
rinsing. P410 + P403 – Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. P501 – Dispose of
contents/container through licensed treatment, storage or disposal facility.
Terms & Definitions:
Please see last page of this Material Safety Data Sheet.
Disclaimer:
This Material Safety Data Sheet is offered pursuant to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR §1910.1200. Other government
regulations must be reviewed for applicability to this product. To the best of ShipMate's & CAIG Laboratories, Inc.’s knowledge, the
information contained herein is reliable and accurate as of this date; however, accuracy, suitability or completeness are not guaranteed
and no warranties of any type, either expressed or implied, are provided. The information contained herein relates only to the specific
product(s). If this product(s) is combined with other materials, all component properties must be considered. Data may be changed from
time to time. Be sure to consult the latest edition.
Prepared for:
CAIG Laboratories, Inc.
12200 Thatcher Court
Poway, CA 92064-6876
Tel: +1 (800) CAIG-123 (244-4123)
Fax: +1 (858) 486-8398 fax
http://www.caig.com/
Prepared by:
ShipMate, Inc.
P.O. Box 787
780 Buckaroo Trail Suite D
Sisters, OR 97759
Tel: +1 (310) 370-3600
Fax: +1 (310) 370-5700
http://www.shipmate.com

MSDS-E-6404321
RadioShack® #6404321
Prepared to OSHA, ACC, ANSI, NOHSC, WHMIS, 2001/58/EC & 1272/2008/EC Standards
MSDS Revision Date: 08/22/2012
Chemical Abstract Service Number
American Conference on Governmental Industrial Hygienists
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Permissible Exposure Limit
Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation - method in which a person whose
heart has stopped receives manual chest compressions and breathing
to circulate blood and provide oxygen to the body.
PERSONAL PROTECTION RATINGS:
Consult your supervisor or SOPs for
special handling directions.
Face Shield &
Eye Protection
Dust & Vapor Half-
Mask Respirator
Airline Hood/Mask
or SCBA
Note: the dotted circle indicates that this respiratory protective
equipment is required for high concentrations or for large
volume spills or releases of product.
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS IN AIR:
Minimum temperature required to initiate combustion in air with no
other source of ignition
Lower Explosive Limit - lowest percent of vapor in air, by volume, that
will explode or ignite in the presence of an ignition source
Upper Explosive Limit - highest percent of vapor in air, by volume,
that will explode or ignite in the presence of an ignition source
Lethal Dose (solids & liquids) which kills 50% of the exposed
animals s
Lethal concentration (gases) which kills 50% of the exposed
animal
Concentration expressed in parts of material per million parts
Lowest dose to cause a symptom
Lowest concentration to cause a symptom
TDlo, LDlo, & LDo or
TC, TCo, LClo, & LCo
Lowest dose (or concentration) to cause lethal or toxic
effects
International Agency for Research on Cancer
National Toxicology Program
Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances
Coefficient of Oil/Water Distribution
Canadian Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
U.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Canadian Domestic Substance List
Canadian Non-Domestic Substance List
Canadian Priority Substances List
U.S. Toxic Substance Control Act
European Union (European Union Directive 67/548/EEC)
Wassergefährdungsklassen (German Water Hazard Class)
A large number of abbreviations and acronyms appear on a MSDS. Some of these that are commonly used include the following:
GENERAL INFORMATION:
EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR:
FIRST AID MEASURES:
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM: HMIS
HEALTH, FLAMMABILITY & REACTIVITY RATINGS:
HAZARD RATINGS:
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
OTHER STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS:
REGULATORY INFORMATION:
WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION (WHMIS) SYSTEM:
EC (67/548/EEC) INFORMATION:
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION: NFPA
CLP/GHS (1272/2008/EC) PICTOGRAMS: