Halon 1211 Safety Data Sheet
Halon 1211 Safety Data Sheet
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Product Description: Halon 1211 is a colorless, liquefied gas, with a sweet odor, shipped under
pressure. Health Hazards: The main acute health hazard associated with releases of this gas is asphyxiation by displacement of
oxygen. This gas is heavier than air and will sink into low areas, creating an asphyxiation hazard. The main chronic health hazard
associated with releases of this gas is possible adverse effects to the central nervous system and possible cardiac sensitization and
arrhythmias. Chronic skin exposure may cause dermatitis. Flammability Hazards: This gas is not flammable. Reactivityr Hazards:
This gas is not reactive. Environmental Hazards: Release of this product to the environment is not expected to cause environmental
harm. Emergency Response Considerations: Emergency responders must wear the proper personal protective equipment suitable
for the situation to which they are responding. WARNING-If rescue personnel need to enter an area suspected of having a low level
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SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT: NotAppticabte
AUTOIGNITION: Not Appticabte NFPA RATING
FLAMMABLE RANGE: Not Appticabte
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: This is a non-flammable gas; use fire-extinguishing media
appropriate for the surrounding materials.
UNSUITABLE FIRE EXTINGU|SH|NG MEDTA: None known.
sPEclFlc HAZARDS ARtstNG FROM THE cHEMtcAL: This qas does not
burn; however, containers, when involved in fire, may rupture or burst in tn! nJ or
firg Most cylinders have a pressure release deviie, which will veni contents if the in" HEALTH INSTABILITY
cylinder is exposed to high temperatures. This gas is heavier than air, creating an
asphyxiation hazard in low areas.
ExPLosloN sENslrlvlw ro MECHANTCAL tMpAcr: Not sensitive.
ExPLosloN sENslrtvtrY To srATtc DISCHARGE: Nor sensitive.
HAzARDous coMBusrloN PRoDUcrs: combustion or decompositio,
products above 481.7'c (900'F) include hydrogen bromide, hydrogen Hazard scare 0= Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate
chloride, 3=Serious 4=Severe
hydrogen fluoride, free halogens, and small am-ounls of carbonyi rratioesl. These
by-products have a sharp irritating odor and are
dangerous even in low concentrations and in sufficient concentrations Lan result in plisonat
injury or death.
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device or any discoloration of tanks due to fire.
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SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSoNALPREcAUTloNSANDEMERGENcYPRocEDl.,RES,e,,",,
procedures.
vapors tror-riquerieo s-r" ,r" initiaily heavier tnan air ano
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spread along ground, creating an oxygen-deiicient,atmosptrere is row-ryini area;;r;;;;;";;;.
available to monitor for level of oxygen. The level of oxygen should above is.sx
ffi'#;il##]'f|d,j:
oetore personner can be allowed in the area without
SCBA.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Proper protective equipment shoutd be
used.
All Releases: Minimum Personal Protective Equipment should be Level B: Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.
chemically protective clothing may provide little or no thermal protection against Note:
the hazard of frostbite. rnE atmlsptrere must at
least 19'5 percent oxygen before non-emergency personnel can be a'ilowed in
tho iLa without self-contained Breathing
Apparatus and fire protection. lf gas is leaking incioent'atty from the cylinder or its
valve, your supplier.
All Releases: ln the event of a release of this product, oferator should-close the gas ,orr"" "onir"tif fiossible io oo so safely. Evacuate
area in the event of a significant release. Locate and seal the source of the leakini g"r.
ii Lit is in useis gas handling equipment
or system, close cylindel yalve, and safely vent high pressure before attempting r;piirs.
lf leak is from thjc/inoer, cytinoer vatve
or the valve pressure.relief device (PRD), contact your supplier. lf this does not-stop
the reb;;e (or if it is not'possOte'to reach the
valve), allow the gas to release in-place or remove it to a safe area and allow-the gas
to oe Lteased there. ball CHEMTREC (1-
800424-9300) for emergency assistance. Or if in Canada, call CANUTEC (613-996--6666). -
NE = Not Established
lnternational Exposure Limits: Currently, the following international exposure limits are in place for Halon 1211 (specific
country limits may become available or change-consult individual countries for most current information).
Russia: STEL = 1000 mg/m', JUNE 1993
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: The following information on appropriate Personal Protective Equipment is
provided to assist employers in complying with OSHA regulations found in 29 CFR Subpart I (beginning at 1910.132),
equivalent standards of Canada (including CSA Standard 294.4-02 and CSA Standard 294.3-02), or standards of EU
member states (including EN 529:2005 for respiratory PPE, CEN/TR 15419:2006 for hand protection, and CR
13464:1999 for face/eye protection). Please reference applicable regulations and standards for relevant details.
Respiratory Protection: Maintain oxygen levels above 19.5% in the workplace. Use supplied air respiratory protection if oxygen
level is below 19.5%, or during emergency response to a release of this product. lf necessary, use only respiratory protection
authorized under appropriate regulations. ln the U.S., oxygen levels below 19.5o/o are considered IDLH by OSHA. ln such
atmospheres, use of a full-facepiece pressure/demand SCBA or a full facepiece, supplied air respirator with auxiliary self-contained
air supply is required under OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard (1910.1 34-1 998).
Eye Protection: Use approved safety goggles or safety glasses. lf necessary, refer to appropriate regulations for further
information.
Halon 1211
Form Liquefied gas under pressure
Color Colorless
Odor Sweet
Molecular Weiqht 165.36
Molecular Formula CBrClFz
BoilinqPoint@1atm 4"C (26"F)
Freezinq/Meltino Point @ 1 atm -159.5'C (319.1'F)
Specific Gravitv fRelative Densitvl (water = 1) 1.83
Solubility in Water : Negligible
Vapor Pressure: 37.5 psi @ 70"F : 2,270 hPa @ 20"C
Vapor Densitv (air = 1) 5.7
Odor Threshold Not determined
WARNING PROPERTIES FOR THIS GAS: The odor may be a warning of a release. ln terms of leak detection, fittings and joints
can be painted wit! a soap solution to detect leaks, which will be indicated by a bubble formation.
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Cylinders should not be exposed to temperatures in excess of 125.F (52'C).
MATERIALS WITH WHICH GAS lS INCOMPATIBLE: Metal halides. Contact with acids can evotve highty toxic hydrogen
chloride.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:. Combustion.' Combustion or decomposition products above 900'F inctude
hydrogen bromide, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen fluoride, free halogens, and small amounts of carbonyl halides. These by-products
have a sharp irritating odor. Hydrolysis: None known.
POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTION OR POLYMERIZATTON: Will not occur.
SECTION 1 1. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ROUTES OF ENTRY, SYMPTOMS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE: WARNING-If rescue personnet need to enter an area in which a
release of Halon 1211 has occurred, they should be equipped with Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and appropriate
personal protective equipment. High concentration of this gas will create an oxygen-deficiLnt atmosphere, creating the risk of
asphyxiation.
Eye Contact: Release of a high-pressure gas may result in airborne objects.
lngestion: lngestion of this gas is not a likely route of industrial exposure.
lnhalation: lnhalation of high concentrations of this gas may lead to heart arrhythmias. High concentrations of this gas can muse
an oxygen-deficient environment. lndividuals breathing such an atmosphere may experience symptoms which include headaches,
ringing in ears, dizziness, drowsiness, unconsciousness, nausea, vomiting, and depression of att the senses. The skin of a victim
may have a blue color. Under some circumstances of over-exposure, death may occur, due to the displacement of oxygen. The
effects associated with various levels of oxygen are described on the following page.
CONCENTRATION
ofOXYGEN EXPOSURESYMPTOM
20.9% Orygen: Normal orygen concentration in air.
15-19o/o Orygen: Decreased ability to perform tasks. May impair coordination and may induce early symptoms in persons with heart,
lung, or circulatory problems.
12-15o/o Orygen: Breathing increases, especially in exertion. Pulse up. lmpaired coordination, perception, and judgment.
1O-12o/o Oxygen: Breathing further increases in rate and depth, poor coordination and judgment, lips slightly blu6. -
8-10%Orygen: Mental failure, fainting, unconsciousness, ashen face, blueness of lips, nausea (upsetstomach), and vomiting.
&€% Orygen: 8 minutes, may be fatal in 5G100% of cases; 6 minutes, may be fatal in25lo 5Oo/o of cases; 4-5 minutes, recovery
with treatment.
zt-6% Oxygen: Coma in 40 seconds, followed by convulsion, breathing failure, death.
WARNING: Exposure to atmospheres containing 8-10% or less oxygen will bring about unconsciousness without warning
and so quickly that individuals cannot help or protect themselves. Lack of sufficient oxygen may cause serious injury oi
death.
Skin Contact: Transitory skin contact should not cause any adverse effects.
Other Acute Health Effects: Contact with rapidly expanding gases (which are released from under high pressure) may cause
frostbite. Symptoms of frostbite include change in skin color to white or grayish-yellow. The pain caused by frostbite can quickly
subside, masking the injury. ln addition, the sudden release of a pressurized gas (such as may occur in the event of a valve
failure), presents a severe hazard of mechanical injury.
Acute Exposure Target Organs: Respiratory system.
Skin Contact: Prolonged contact may cause dermatitis (dry, red, cracked skin)
due to defatting of the skin.
Chronic Exposure Target Organs: Skin, cardiac system, central nervous
system. pHyStCAL HAZARD
CARCINOGENIC POTENTIAL: Halon 1211 is not tisted as a carcinogen or as a
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I SEE SECTION 8
Proper Shipping Name: Liquefied gas, non-flammable, charged with nitrogen, carbon dioxide or air
Hazard CIass Number: 2.2
Packing Group: None
Special Provisions: 225
Limited Quantities: 120 mL
Excepted Quantities: E1
Packing: lnstructions: P003; Provisions: None
lBCs: lnstructions: None; Provisions: None
Tanks: lnstructions: None; Provisions: None
EmS: F-C, S-V
Stowage Category: CategoryA.
Marine Pollutant: This gas does not meet the criteria of a Marine Pollutant.
EUROPEAN REGULATIONS:
Safety, Health, and Environmental Regulations/Legislation Specific for the Product Currently, there is no specific legislation
pertaining to this product.
Ghemical Safety Assessment: No data available. The chemical safety assessment is required for some substances according to
Union 190712006, Article 14.
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
GLOBAL HARMONIZATION AND EU CLP REGULATTON (EC) 1272t2208 LABELTNG AND CLASSIFICATION:
Classified in accordance with CLP Regulation (EC) 127212008.
Classification: Gas under Pressure/Liquefied Gas
Signa! Word: Warning
Hazard Statement H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Prevention Statements:
Precautionary: None.
Response.' None
Storage: P410 + P403: Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
Disposal: P501: Dispose of contents/containers in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.
HazardSymbol: GHS04
lnformation contained in this Safety Data Sheet is provided to our customers so they may comply with 29 CFR 1910.'1200, Hazard Communication Standard, the Canadian WHMIS
hazards associated with possible exposure to this product. All statements, technical data and recommendations are based on readily available texts and data that H3R Clean
Agents, believes to be reliable and accurate. H3R Clean Agents makes no warranties, guarantees or representations of any kind with respect to this product or this data. lt is the
responsibility of the user to obtain and use the most recent version of this MSDS.
PREPARED BY: CHEMICAL SAFETY ASSOCIATES, lnc. o PO Box 1961, Hilo, Hl %721 .800/441-3365
REFERENCES AND DATA SOURCES: Contact the supplierfor information.
METHODS OF EVALUATING INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF CL"ASSIFICATION: Bridging principles were used to classify this
product.
REVISION DETAILS: August 2009: Review and up-date of MSDS to current Standards. August 2012: Review and up-date SDS, to include
European CLP 1272:2008 and Global Harmonization Standard Classification. August 2015: Review and up-date of SDS to most current
standards. Addition of UN 1058 classification in Section 14.
DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
A large number of abbreviations and acronyms appear on a MSDS. Some of these which are commonly used include the following:
CAS #: This is the Chemiel Abstrac{ Service Number that uniquely identifies each EXPOSURE LIMITS tN AIR (COntinUed):
constituenl.
ExPosuRE LrMIrs rN ArR:
CElLll{G LEVEL: The concentration that shall not be exceeded during any part of the
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permanent injury.
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working exposure. LOQ: Limit of Quantitation.
DFG MAK Germ Cell Mutagen Categories: 1: Germ ell mutagens which have been MAK: Federal Republic of Germany Maximum Concentration Values in the workplace.
shown to increase the mutant frequency in the progeny of exposed humans. 2: Germ ell NE: Not Established. When no exposure guidelines are established, an entry of NE is made
mutagens which have been shown to increase the mdant frequency in the progeny of for reference.
exposed mammals. 3A: Substanes which have been shown to induce genetic damage in NIC: Notice of lntended Change.
germ cells of human of animals, or which produce mutagenic effects in somatic cells of NIOSH CElLlilG: The exposure that shall not be exceeded during any part of the workday.
mammals in vivo and have been shoM to reach the germ cells in an active form. 38: lf instantanmus monitoring is not feasible, the ceiling shall be assumed as a 1s-minute TWA
Substances which are suspecled of being germ cell mutagens because of their genotoxic exposure (unless otherwise specified) that shall not be exceeded at any time during a
effects in mammalian somatic ?f,ll in vivo; in exceptional cases, substances for which there workday.
arc no in vivo data, but which are clearly mutagenic ln yitro and struc.turally related to known NIOSH RELS: NIOSH'S Recommended Exposure Limits.
in vivo mutagens. 4: Not applicable (Category 4 carcinogenic substances are those with PEL-Pemissible Exposut€ Limit OSHA's Permissible Exposure Limits. This exposure
non-genotoxic mechanisms of action. By definition, germ cell mutagens are genotoxic. value means exactly the same as a TLV, except that it is enforceable by OSHA. The OSHA
Therefore, a Category 4 for germ cell muiagens cannot apply. At some time in the future, it Permissible Exposure Limits are based in the 1989 PELS and the June, 1993 Air
is conceivable that a Category 4 could be established for genotoxic substances with primary Contaminants Rule (Egdgle!__Begjstgl: 58: 35338-3535'l and 58: 40191). Both the curent
targets other than DNA [e.9. purely aneugenic substancesl if research results make this PELS and the vacated PELS are indicated. The phrase, "Vacated '1989 PEL," is placed next
seem sensible.) 5: Germ cell mutagens, the potency of which is considered to be so low to the PEL that was vacated by Court Order
that, provided the MAK value is observed, their contribution to genetic risk for humans is SKIN: Used when a there is a danger of cutaneous absorption.
expected not to be signiflcant. STEL-Short Term Exposure Limit: Short Term Exposure Limit, usually a 1s-minute time.
DFG MAK Pregnancy Risk Group Classification: Group A: A risk of damage to the weighted average (TWA) exposure that should not be exceeded at any time during a
developing embryo or fetus has been unequivocally demonstrated. Exposure of pregnant workday, even if the 8-hr TWA is within the TLV-TWA, PEL-TWA or REL-TWA.
women can lead to damage of the developing organism, even when MAK and BAT SKIN: Used \,vhen a there is a danger of cutaneous absorption.
(Biological Tolerance Value for Working Materials) values are observed. Group B: STELShort Term Exposure Limit: Short Tem Exposure Limit, usually a lsminute time.
Currently available information indicates a risk of damage to the developing embryo or fetus weighted average (TWA) exposure that should not be exceeded at any time during a
must be considered to be probable. Damage to the developing organism cannot be workday, even if the 8-hr TWA is within the TLV-TWA, PEL-TWA or REL-TWA.
excluded when pregnant women are exposed, even when MAK and BAT values are TLv-Threshold Limit Value: An airborne concentration of a substance that represents
observed. Group C: There is no reason to fear a risk of damage to the developing embryo conditions under which it is generally believed that nearly all workers may be repeatedly
or fetus when MAK and BAT values are obserued. Group D: Classification in one of the exposed without adverse effect. The duration must be considered, including the 8-hour.
groups A-C is not yet possible because, although the data available may indicate a trend, TWA-Time Weighted Average: Time Weighted Average exposure concentration for a
they are not sufficient for final evaluation. conventional 8-hr (TLV, PEL) or up to a 1o-hr (REL) workday and a 40-hr workweek.
irritationl. Draize = "o". Oral ToxicU LDs Rat < 5000 mglkg. Demal Toxbity LDsRat or
generation or explosion. Substances that readily form peroxides upon exposure to air or
Rabbit < 2000 mg/kg. lnhalation Toxicity 4-hrs LC& Raf. < 20 mg/L.); 1 (Slight Hazard: orygen at room temperature); 3 (Water Reactivity. Materials that may form eplosive
Demal Toxbity LDeRat or Rabbit > 1000-2000 mgkg. lnhalation Toxbity Lcn+fs Rat > confnement before initiation; or materiali that reiA explosively with water. Explosives:
500 mg/kg. Demal ToxicU LD#at or Rabbit > 20G1000 mg/kg. lnhalation Toxicity LCs a mean buming time less than the mein buming time of a 3.:2 potassium bromate/ceilutose
Severely initating and/or conosive; may destroy dermal tissue, cause skin burns, dermal perchloric acid (50o/o)y'cellulose mixture.
n€crosis. Pll or Draize > $8 with destruction of tissue. Eye lritatbn'. Corrosive, irreversible NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION HAZARD
destruction of ocular tissue; corneal involvement or initation p€rsistjng for more than 21
days. Draize > 80 Wth efiects irreversible in 21 days. Ont Toxicity LDs Raf > 1-S0 mg/kg. RATINGS
Demal Toxbity LDsRat or Rabbit > 20-200 mg/kg. lnhatailon Toxicity LCs +hra Rat > HEALTH HAZARD: 0 (materials that, under emergency conditions, would ofier no hazard
0.05-0.5 mg/L.); 4 (Severe Hazard: Life-threalening; major or permanent damage may beyond that of ordinary combustible materials): Gases and vapors whose LCs for acute
result from single or repeated e)eosure. Skin lnitatbn: Not appropriate. Do not rate as a inhalation toxicity is greater than 10,000 ppm. Dusts and mists whose LCs for acute
"4', based on skin irritation alone. Eye lnitation: Nol appropriate. Do not rate as a,,4', inhalation toxicity is greater than 200 mg/L. Materials whose LDs for acute dermal
based on eye irritation alone. Oral Toxbity LDe Rat I mg/kg. Demal Toxicu LDsRat or
: toxicity is greater than 2000 mg/kg. Materials whose LDa for acute oral toxicity is
Rabbft < 20 mg/kg. I nhalation Toxbity LC s +hrs Rat < 0.05 mg/L). greater than 2000 mg/kg. Materials that are essentially non-irritating to the respiratory
FLAMMABILITY HAZARD: 0 (Minimal Hazard-Materials that will not bum in air wfien tract, eyes and skin. I (materials that, under emergency conditions, can cause significant
exposure to a temperature of 815.5"C [1500"F1 for a priod of 5 minutes.); 1 (Slight Hazard- irritation): Gases and vapors whose LCs for acute inhalation toxicity is greater than
Materials that must be pr+heated before ignition c€ln o@ur. Material require considerable 5,000 ppm but less than or equal to 10,000 ppm. Dusts and mists whose LCe for acute
preheating, under all ambient temperature conditions before ignition and combustion can inhalation toxicity is greater than 10 mg/L but less than or equal to 200 mg/L. Materials
occur, lncluding: Materials that will burn in air when exposed to a temperature of 815.5"C whose LDs for acute dermal toxicity is greater than 1000 mg/kg but less than or equal to
('1500"F) for a period of 5 minutes or less; Liquids, solids and semisolids having a flash point 2000 mg/kg. Materials whose LD$ for acute oral toxicity is greater than SOO mg/kg but
less than or equal to 2000 mg/kg. Materials that cause slight to moderate irritation to the
at or above 93.3"C [200"F1 (e.9. OSHA Class lllB, or; Most ordinary combustible materials
respiratory tract, eyes and skin. 2 (materials that, under emergency conditions, can cause
[e.9. wood, paper, etc.l; 2 (Moderate Hazard-Materials that must be moderately heated or
temporary incapacitation or residual injury): Gases and vapors whose LCs for acute
exposed to relatively high ambient temperatures before ignition can occur. Materials in this
inhalation toxicity is greater than 3,000 ppm but less than or equal to 5,OOO ppm. Dusts
degree would not, under normal conditions, form hazardous atmospheres in air, but under
high ambient temperatures or moderate heating may release vapor in sufficient quantities to
and mists whose LCs for acute inhalation toxicity is greater than 2 mg/L but less than or
produce hazardous atmospheres in air, lncluding: Liquids having a flash-point at or above equal to '10 mg/L. Materials whose LD$ for acute dermal toxicity is greater than 2OO
37.8'C [100"R; Solid materials in the form of course dusts that may burn rapidly but that
mg/kgbutlessthanorequaltol000mg/kg. MaterialswhoseLD$foracuteoraltoxicity
generally do not form explosive atmospheres; Solid materials in a fibrous or shredded form
is greater than 50 mg/kg but less than or equal to 500 mg/kg. Any liquid whose
saturated vapor concentration at 20"C (68"F) is equal to or greater than one-fifth its LCs
that may bum rapidly and create flash fire hazards (e.9. cotton, sisal, hemp; Solids and
for acute inhalation toxicity, if its LC$ is less than or equal to 5000 ppm and that does not
semisolids that readily give otr flammable vapors.); 3 (Serious Hazard- Liquids and solids
that can be ignited under almost all ambient temperature conditions. Materials in this degree
meet the criteria for either degree of hazard 3 or degree ol hazad 4. Compressed
liquefied gases with boiling points between -30.C C22"F) and -55"C C66.S.F) that cause
produce hazardous atmospheres with air under almost all ambient temperatures, or,
unafiected by ambient temperature, are readily ignited under almost all conditions, including: severe tissue damage, depending on duration of exposure. Materials that are respiratory
Liquids having a flash point below 22.8"C l73n and having a boiting point at or above 38.C
irritants. Materials that cause severe, but reversible irritalion to the eyes or are
lachrymators. Materials that are primary skin irritants or sensitizers. 3 (materials that,
['100"R and below 37.8'C [100'Fl [e.9. OSHA Class lB and lC]; Materiats that on account of under emergency conditions, can cause serious or permanent injury): Gases and vapors
their physical form or environmental conditions can form explosive mixtures with air and are
whose LCs for acute inhalation toxicity is greater than '1,000 ppm but less than or equal
readily dispersed in air [e.9., dusts of combustible solids, mists or droplets of ffammable
to 3,000 ppm. Dusts and mists whose LCs for acute inhalation toxicity is greater than
liquids]; Materials that burn extremely rapidly, usually by reason of self-contained oxygen
0.5 mg/L but less than or equal to 2 mg/L. Materials whose LD$ for acute dermal toxicity
[e.9. dry nitrocellulose and many organic peroxides]);4 (Severe Hazard-Materials that will is greater than 40 mg/kg but less than or equal to 200 mg/kg. Materials whose LD$ for
rapidly or completely vaporize at atmospheric pressure and normal ambient temperature or
acute oral toxicity is greater than 5 mg/kg but less than or equal to 50 mg/kg. Any liquid
that are readily dispersed in air, and which will burn readily, including: Flammable gases;
whose saturated vapor concentration at 20.C (68"F) is equal to or greater than one-fifth
Flammable cryogenic materials; Any liquid or gaseous matedal that is liquid while under
its LCs for acute inhalation toxicity, if its LCs is less than or equal to 3000 ppm and that
pressure and has a flash point below 22.8'C [73.F1 and a boiling point below 37.8.C [100.F1
does not meet the criteria for degree of hazild 4. Compressed liquefied gases with
[e.9. OSHA Class lA; Material that ignite spontaneously when exposed to air at a boiling points between -30"C (-22F) and -55"C (-66.5.F) that cause frostbite and
temperature of 54.4'C [130"F] or below [e.9. pyrophoricl).
irreversible tissue damage. Materials that are respiratory irritants. Cryogenic gases that
PHYSICAL HAZARDi 0 (Water Reactivity. Materials that do not react with watet. Oryan'E cause frostbite and irreversible tissue damage. Materials that are corrosive to the
Peroxides: Materials that are normally stable, even under fire conditions and will not reacl respiratory tract. Materials that are corrosive to the eyes o[ cause irreversible corneal
with water. Explosives: Substances that are Non-Explosive. Unstable Compressed Gases: opacity. Materials that are corrosive to the skin. 4 (materials that, under emergency
No Rating. Pyrophorics: No Rating. Oxidizers: No'0" rating allowed. t)nstable Reactives: conditions, can be lethal): Gases and vapors whose LCs for acute inhalation toxicity less
Substances that will not polymerize, decompose, condense or self-reac1.); 1 (Water than or equal to 1,000 ppm. Dusts and mists whose LC$ for acute inhalation toxicity is
Reactivity. Materials that change or decompose upon exposure to moisture. O/gan,b less than or equal to 0.5 mg/L. Materials whose LDs for acute dermal toxicity is less
Peroxides: Materials that are normally stable, but can become unstable at high than or equal to 40 mg/kg. Materials whose LDs for acute oral toxicity is less than or
temperatures and pressures. These materials may react with water, but will not release equal to 5 mg/kg. Any liquid whose saturated vapor concentration at zO"C (69.F) is
energy. ExplosMes: Division 1.5 & 1.6 substances that are very insensitive explosives or equal to or greater than one-flfth its LCs for acule inhalation toxicity, if its LCs is less
that do not have a mass explosion hazild. Compressed Gases: Pressure below OSHA than or equal to 1000 ppm.
definition. Pyrophorics: No Rating. OxidDers'. Packaging Group lll; Sg[dS: any material FLAMMABILIry HAZARD: 0 Materials that will not burn under typical fire conditions,
that in either @ncentration tested, exhibits a mean burning time less than or equal to the including intrinsically noncombustible materials such as concrete, stone, and sand:
mean burning time of a 3:7 potassium bromate/cellulose mixture and the criteria for packing Materials that will not burn in air when exposed to a temperature of 816.C (15OO"F) for a
Group I and ll are not met. Liouids: any material that exhibits a mean pressure rise time period of 5 minutes in according with Annex D. I Materials that must be preheated before
less than or equal to the pressure rise time of a 1:'l nitric acid (65%ycellulose mixture and ignition can occur. Materials in this degree require considerable preheating, under all
the criteria for Packing Group I and ll are not met. Unstable Reactives: Substances that may ambient temperature conditions, before ignition and combustion can occur: Materials that
decompose, condense or self-reacl, but only under conditions of high temperature and/or
will burn in air when exposed to a temperature of 816.C (1500.F) for a period of S minutes in
pressure and have little or no polential to cause significant heat generation or explosive
accordance with Annex D. Liquids, solids and semisolids having a flash point at or above
hazard. Substances that readily undergo hazardous polymerization in the absence of
93.4'C (200'F) (i.e. Class lllB liquids). Liquids with a flash point greater than 35.C (95.F)
inhibitors.); 2 (Water Reactivity. Materials that may react violently with walet. Oryanb
that do not sustain combustion when tested using the Method of Testing for Susfarhed
Percxides: Materials that, in themslves, are normally unstable and will readily undergo
Combustibilv, per 49 CFR 173, Appendix H or the UN Recomme ndation on the Transpott of
violent chemical change, but will not detonate. These materials may also react violenfly with
Dangercus Goods, Model Regulatbns (curent edition) and the rclaled Manual of Tests and
water. Explosrves: Division '1.4 - Explosive substances where the explosive effect are
Cntena (cunent edition). Liquids with a flash point greater than 35.C (95"F) in a water-
largely confined to the package and no projection of fragments of appreciable size or range
miscible so[rtion or dispersion with a water non-combustible liquid/solid content of more than
are expected. An external fire must not cause virtually instantaneous explosion of almost the
85 percent by weight. Liquids that have no lire point when tested by ASTM D 92 Standard
entire contents of the package. Compressed Gases: Pressurized and meet OSHA definition
Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup, up to a boiling point of the
but < 514.7 psi absolute a121.1"C (70"F) [500 psigl. Pwphorbs: No Rating. Oxidizers:
liquid or up to a temperature at which the sample being tested shows an obvious physical
Packing Group ll Solids: any material that, either in concentration tested, exhibits a mean
change. Combustible pellets with a representative diameter of greater than 2 mm (10
burning time of less than or equal to the mean buming time ol a 2:3 potassium mesh).
bromate/ellulose mixture and the criteria for Packing Group I are not met.