6402FR DuPont Page 3
Material Safety Data Sheet
(FIRST AID MEASURES - Continued)
INGESTION
Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure.
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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Flammable Properties
1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane is not flammable, however
in the presence of a flame or ignition source it may
decompose to form toxic hydrogen fluoride or carbonyl
fluoride.
Non-flammable.
Extinguishing Media
Use media appropriate for surrounding material.
Fire Fighting Instructions
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) may be required if
cylinders rupture or release under fire conditions.
Keep cylinders cool with water spray applied from a safe
distance.
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ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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Safeguards (Personnel)
NOTE: Review FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES and HANDLING (PERSONNEL)
sections before proceeding with clean-up. Use appropriate
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT during clean-up.
Evacuate personnel, thoroughly ventilate area, use self-contained
breathing apparatus. Keep upwind of leak - evacuate until gas has
dispersed.
Initial Containment
Use forced ventilation to disperse vapors.
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