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             Material Safety Data Sheet 
Dust-Off Freeze Spray #DEFS 
                                                     
 
 
 
1. Chemical Product and Company Identification 
Product Name:  
Dust-Off  Freeze Spray;  # DEFS. 
Chemical Family:   
Halogenated Hydrocarbon 
Formula:   
CH2FCF3 
Packaged By:  
Micro Care Corporation 
Address: 
595 John Downey Drive 
 
New Britain, CT  06051 USA    
 
CAGE/FSCM: OATV9 
Product Manufacturer: 
Falcon Safety Products, Inc. 
Address: 
25 Imclone Drive 
 
Branchburg, NJ  08876 
Phone: 
1-908-707-4900 
 
Emergency Telephone:  
(800) 498-7192 
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients 
Chemical Name 
Wt.%Range 
TLV Units 
Tetrafluoroethane  
99.0 
1000 ppm 
 
CAS #811-97-2 
All components of this material are listed on the TSCA inventory. 
3. Hazard Identification 
Emergency Overview:  
Clear colorless liquefied gas. Nonflammable. Liquid acts as a refrigerant and exposure of 
 
unprotected skin to liquid can cause frostbite. Keep away from children. 
Potential Health Effects 
 
Eyes: 
Vapor contact: May irritate and cause pain and watering. Liquid contact: Direct contact may irritate 
 
seriously with risk of frostbite. Persons wearing contact lenses should wear chemical protective 
 
safety glasses when using this product. 
Skin:  
Contact can cause frostbite. 
Ingestion: 
 Not considered a potential route of exposure due to the volatile nature of material. Contact with 
 
liquid can cause frostbite to mouth and throat tissues. 
Inhalation: 
 Harmful if inhaled. Inhalation of high concentrations of vapors is harmful and may cause heart 
 
irregularities, unconsciousness or death. Intentional misuse or deliberate inhalation may cause death 
 
without warning. Vapor reduces oxygen available for breathing and is heavier than air.  
 
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure:  
Preexisting disease of the central nervous or cardiovascular system may have increased susceptibility to the toxicity of excessive 
exposures. 
4. First Aid Measures 
Eyes: 
 Immediately flush with water. Remove any contact lenses and continue flushing for 15 minutes, 
 
lifting eyelids occasionally until no evidence of the chemical remains. If irritation develops or 
 
persists call a physician. 
Skin:  
Wash promptly with soap and warm water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing 
 
and shoes. If irritation develops or persists call a physician. 
Ingestion:  
Not considered a potential route of exposure. Treat for possible frostbite. Swallowing less than an 
 
ounce of material is unlikely to cause significant harm. For larger amounts, do not induce vomiting. 
 
Call a physician. 
Inhalation:  
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. 
 
Call a doctor. 
 
Note to Attending Physician:  
There is no specific antidote to  overexposure. Treatment of overexposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and the 
clinical condition of the patient. Immediate medical attention for acute overexposure is required. 
 
 
 
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5. Firefighting Measures 
Flash Point:  
Will not burn. 
Autoignition Temperature:  > 750o C  
Flammable Limits in Air: 
LEL/UEL: Not Applicable. 
Extinguishing Media:  
Use dry chemical, "alcohol" foam, CO2 or water. 
Special Firefighting Procedures:  
Evacuate personnel. Wear self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective equipment. Keep containers cool. 
Containers build pressure under fire conditions causing violent bursting and dangerous propelling of container.  
6. Accidental Release Measures 
 
Spill or Leak: Although the chances of a large spill or leak is unlikely in aerosol containers, in the event of such an occurrence, 
evacuate area. Protected personnel should remove ignition sources and shut off fire sources. Provide ventilation.  
7. Handling and Storage 
Avoid breathing vapors or mist. Keep containers closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid repeated or prolonged contact 
with eyes, skin or clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not store in direct sunlight. Store in cool dry place, away from 
heat, sparks or flames which may generate toxic decomposition products. Vapors are heavy and may concentrate in low poorly 
ventilated areas. 
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection 
Respiratory Protection:  Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container closed. Use approved NIOSH self-contained or 
 
supplied air respirators for emergencies and in situations where air may be displaced by vapors. 
Eye Protection:  
Use chemical protective safety glasses. 
Protective Clothing:  
Where there is potential for skin contact, use appropriate impervious gloves, apron, pants and jacket. 
Exposure Guidelines:   
Applicable Exposure Limits. 
Tetrafluoroethane: 
PEL (OSHA) 
 none established 
TLV (ACGIH) 
 none established 
AEL (DuPont) 
1000 ppm, 8 & 12 hour TWA 
WEEL (AIHA) 
1000 ppm, 8 hour TWA 
NFPA, NPCA-HIMIS RATING: 
 
Health 
1 
 
Flammability 
0 
 
Reactivity 
1 
Personal Protection rating to be supplied by user depending on use conditions. 
9. Physical and Chemical Properties 
Physical Form:  
Liquefied Gas 
Odor:  
Slight Ethereal 
Boiling Point:  
-26.5o C / -15.7o F 
pH: 
Not Applicable 
Solubility in Water: 
0.15 wt.% @ 25oC (77oF) @ 14.7 psia. 
Specific Gravity:  
1.208 @ 25o C / 77o F 
% Volatile by Weight:  
100 
Vapor Pressure:  
96 psia @ 25o C / 77o F 
Vapor Density (air=1):  
3.6 @ 25o C / 77o F  
10. Reactivity 
 
Chemical Stability:  
Material is stable. 
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. 
Incompatibilities:  
Avoid oxidizing materials which can cause a reaction. 
Decomposition Products:  High temperatures (open flames, glowing metal surfaces, etc.) will decompose this material forming 
 
hydrofluoric acid and possibly carbonyl fluoride. 
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11. Toxicological Information 
Carcinogenicity:  
None of the components present in this product are listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH as a 
 
carcinogen. 
12. Ecological Information 
Aquatic Toxicity:  
 
48 hour EC50 - Daphnia magna: 980 mg/L 
96 hour LC50 - Rainbow Trout: 450 mg/L 
13. Disposal Considerations 
Waste Disposal:  
Recover by distillation or remove to a permitted waste disposal facility. Treatment, storage, 
 
transportation, and disposal must be in accordance with applicable Federal, State/Provincial and 
 
Local regulations. 
 
14. Transportation Information 
Transport for Aerosol Packaging: 
 
Ground Transport: Consumer Commodity ORM-D 
Air Transport: Refrigerant Gas, N.O.S. (Tetrafluoroethane), UN1078, Class 2.2, Pkg.Group N/A, Pkg.Instr.200, Authorization: 
per DOT-E-10232. NOTE: Exemption copy required with shipping papers.  Hazard Label: Nonflammable Gas 
15. Regulatory Information 
Section 313 Supplier Information:  
 
 
This material contains the following toxic chemicals subject to the emergency reporting requirements of Section 313 of the 
Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986 and 40 CFR 372: 
CAS# 
Chemical Name 
% by Weight 
- 
none 
- 
 
This information must be included in all MSDSs that are copied and distributed for this material. 
California V.O.C. Data: This product contains 0 grams total VOC per liter. 
Title III Hazard Communications Sections 311, 312 
 
Acute 
Yes 
 
Chronic 
No 
 
Fire 
No 
 
Reactivity 
No 
 
Pressure                            No  
16. Other Information 
Falcon Safety Products, Inc. expressly disclaim all express or implied warranties for merchantability and fitness for a particular 
purpose, with respect to the product or information provided herein. 
 
All information appearing herein is based upon data obtained from the manufacturer.  While the information is believed to be 
accurate, Falcon Safety Products, Inc. makes no representation as to its accuracy of sufficiency.  Conditions of use are beyond 
Falcon Safety Products, Inc. control and therefore users are responsible to verify this data under their own operating conditions to 
determine whether the product is suitable for their particular purposes and they assume all risk of their use, handling and disposal 
of the product, or from the publication, or use of, or reliance upon, information contained herein.  This information relates only to 
the product designated here and does not relate to its use in combination with any other material or in any other process.  This 
information is based upon technical information believed to be reliable. It is subject to revision as additional knowledge and 
experience is gained. 
 
 
 
 
 
Dermot McLeer 
 
 
Technical Manager 
 
 
09/20/04 
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