CiDRA SONARtrac - Manuel (Page 254)

20838-01FR Rév. 09 Page D-2
SECTION 3 - FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point & Method Used: None
Flammability Limits in Air % by Volume: Non-combustible
Extinguisher Media: Incombustible
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: None
Unusual fire and Explosion Hazards: In extreme fire situation, protection from
hydrogen fluoride fumes should be employed
. NFPA CODES HMIS CODES
HEALTH 1 1
FLAMMABILITY 0 0
REACTIVITY 0 0
PERSONAL PROTECTION SCBA B
SECTION 4 - REACTIVITY HAZARD DATA
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Temperature above 250º without adequate ventilation.
Will not polymerize.
Incompatability (Materials to Avoid): Strong alkali
Hazardous Decomposition Products: At 650ºC (1202º), COF
2
is the principal
toxic product. At above 650ºC, major products are CF
4
and CO
2
.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
SECTION 5 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Primary Routes of Entry: Inhalation - Skin - Ingestion
Health Hazards: Treat symptomatically
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: PTFE polymer, when thermally decomposed,
may cause polymer fume fever and flu-like symptoms.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: See below
Eye Contact: Wash with copious amounts of water.
Skin Contact: Remove by wiping and wash with soap and water
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air
Ingestion: contact a physician
Emergency First Aid Procedures: Call a physician.