MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME:
Radio Shack Component Cooler
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
HFC-134a
PRODUCT CODE:
64-4321 Component Cooler Radio Shack
CHEMICAL FAMILY:
Hydrofluorocarbons
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
EEC LABEL SYMBOL AND CLASSIFICATION
Currently not classified according to EEC Directives.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE:
Clear, Colorless, Volatile Liquid
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS:
Warning! High concentrations of vapor can reduce oxygen available for breathing. Harmful if inhaled.
May decompose on contact with flames or extremely hot metal surfaces to produce toxic and corrosive products.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYES:
Liquid contact can cause irritation, which may be severe.
SKIN:
Prolonged or repeated contact can result in defatting and drying of the skin which may result in skin irritation and dermatitis
(rash).
INHALATION:
High concentrations in immediate area can displace oxygen and can cause dizziness, unconsciousness, and possibly
death with longer exposure. Keep people away from such vapors without self-contained breathing apparatus.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE
EYES:
Can cause severe eye irritation.
SKIN:
Exposure to rapidly expanding gas or vaporizing liquid may cause frostbite ("cold" burn).
INHALATION:
High concentrations may lead to central nervous system effects (drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, headaches, paralysis and
loss of consciousness).
ACUTE TOXICITY:
Overexposure may cause dizziness and loss of concentration. At higher levels, CNS depression and cardiac
arrhythmia may result.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water. Get medical attention, if irritation persists.
SKIN:
In case of cold burns (frostbite) caused by rapidly expanding gas or vaporizing liquids, get medical attention promptly.
INGESTION:
Ingestion is unlikely because of the physical properties and is not expected to be hazardous. Do not induce vomiting unless
instructed to do so by a physician.
INHALATION:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration or give oxygen by trained personnel. Seek immediate
medical attention.
Date-Issued:
12/20/2002
MSDS Ref. No:
64-4321
Date-Revised:
12/20/2004
Revision No:
3
Radio Shack Component Cooler
MANUFACTURER
24 HR. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
STRATUS, Inc.
P.O. Box 949
1001 NW 1st Street
Amarillo, TX 79107
Product Stewardship:
1-888-748-1777
CHEMTREC (US Transportation) :
(800) 424 - 9300
CANUTEC (Canadian Transportation) :
(613) 996 - 6666
Emergency Phone :
(800) 858 - 4043
Chemical Name
Wt.%
CAS# EINECS#
1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a)
100 811-97-2
223770
