Synonym:duodecafluoropentane, perfluoropentane

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
IngredientCAS NumberPercentACGIH (TWA)OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound678-26-2100%2.5mg/m3 (as F)2.5mg/m3 (as F)

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview:Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Primary Routes of Exposure:Ingestion, inhalation, eyes and skin
Eye Contact:Causes slight to mild irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact:Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin. May cause redness, itching and pain.
Inhalation:Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
No specific information is available on the physiological effects of ingestion. May cause gastrointestinal
Ingestion:
irritation, nausea, and vomiting.
Acute Health Affects:Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Product contains fluorine which under certain conditions of use, decomposition, or metabolism, may generate
Chronic Health Affects:fluoride ion, causing, nausea, vomiting, labored breathing, hypocalcaemia, deterioration of bone and tooth
structure, kidney and liver damage.
NTP:No
IARC:No
OSHA:No

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SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.

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SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point:not applicable
Autoignition Temperature:no data
Explosion Limits:no data
Extinguishing Medium:none required
If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion andIf involved in a fire, this material may emit toxic organic fumes, and corrosive hydrogen and carbonyl fluorides.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite, sodium carbonate or other suitable non combustible adsorbent and
Spill and Leak Procedures:
swept up.

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage:Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool well ventilated area.

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SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection:Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection:Wear protective clothing and gloves.
Ventilation:If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection:No additional protection required.

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SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form:colorless liq.
Molecular Weight:288.03
Melting Point:-120°
Boiling Point:29°C
Vapor Pressure:no data
Specific Gravity:1.63+/-0.06@25°C
Odor:none
Solubility in Water:insoluble

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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability:(store cold)
Hazardous Polymerization:no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid:None
Incompatibility:active metals, strong oxidizing agents.
Decomposition Products:carbon monoxide, organic fumes, hydrogen fluoride, and carbonyl fluoride

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SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data:Inhalation (rat); LC: 120 gm/m3.
Carcinogenic Effects:No data available
Mutagenic Effects:No data available
Tetratogenic Effects:No data available

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SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information:No information available

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SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal:Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.

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SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR):Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (CFR):NA
Additional Hazard Class (CFR):NA
Packaging Group (CFR):NA
UN ID Number (CFR):NA
Shipping Name (IATA):Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (IATA):NA
Additional Hazard Class (IATA):NA
Packaging Group (IATA):NA
UN ID Number (IATA):NA

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SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA:Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313):Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient:none

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A