Kidde Fire Systems ECS

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
FM-200 (Fire Extinguishing Agent)
Revision Date: February 9, 2012 Page 1 of 6
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATIONS AND OF THE COMPANY UNDERTAKING
Product Name
FM-200 (Fire Extinguishing Agent)
Other Trade Names
Heptafluoropropane, HFC-227ea
Product Description
Fire Extinguishing Agent
Manufacturer/Supplier
Kidde Fire Systems
Address
400 Main Street
Ashland, MA 01721
USA
Phone Number
(508) 881-2000
Chemtrec Number
(for emergencies only)
(800) 424-9300
(703) 527-3887 (International)
Revision Date:
February 12, 2012
MSDS Date:
February 9, 2009
Safety Data Sheet according to EC directive 2001/59/EC and OSHA’s Hazcom Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EU Main Hazards
Non Flammable Gas
Routes of Entry
Eye contact - Inhalation - Skin contact
Carcinogenic Status
Not considered carcinogenic by NTP, IARC, and OSHA.
Target Organs
Respiratory System - Skin - Eye - Cardiovascular System - Central Nervous System
Health Effects - Eyes
Direct contact with the cold gas or liquid can cause freezing of exposed tissues, with pain, redness,
burns and corneal damage.
Health Effects - Skin
Direct contact with the cold gas or liquid can cause freezing of exposed tissues.
Health Effects - Ingestion
Ingestion is not a possible route of exposure.
Health Effects - Inhalation
Exposure to vapor at high concentrations have the following effects: - light headedness - dizziness -
difficulty with breathing - drowsiness - nausea - mental confusion - increased blood pressure – increased
respiratory rate - heart irregularities - loss of consciousness - suffocation if air is displaced by vapors.
Individuals with preexisting diseases of the cardiovascular system or nervous system may have
increased susceptibility from excessive exposures.
3.
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component Name CAS#/Codes Concentration R Phrases EU Classification
1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane 431-89-0
EC#207-079-2
>99.9% None Non Flammable Gas