Iodotrifluoromethane

Following exposure to gas, remove the patient from the gas source or contaminated area. Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block the airway, should be removed, where possible, prior to initiating first aid procedures. If the patient is not breathing spontaneously, administer rescue breathing. If the patient does not have a pulse, administer CPR. If medical oxygen and appropriately trained personnel are available, administer 100% oxygen. Summon an emergency ambulance. If an ambulance is not available, contact a physician, hospital, or Poison Control Centre for further instruction. Keep the patient warm, comfortable and at rest while awaiting medical care. MONITOR THE BREATHING AND PULSE, CONTINUOUSLY. Administer rescue breathing (preferably with a demand-valve resuscitator, bag-valve mask-device, or pocket mask as trained) or CPR if necessary.

Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).

If product comes in contact with eyes remove the patient from gas source or contaminated area. Take the patient to the nearest eye wash, shower or other source of clean water. Open the eyelid(s) wide to allow the material to evaporate. Gently rinse the affected eye(s) with clean, cool water for at least 15 minutes. Have the patient lie or sit down and tilt the head back. Hold the eyelid(s) open and pour water slowly over the eyeball(s) at the inner corners, letting the water run out of the outer corners. Ensure that the patient looks up, and side to side as the eye is rinsed in order to better reach all parts of the eye(s). Transport to hospital or doctor. If the patient cannot tolerate light, protect the eyes with a clean, loosely tied bandage. Ensure verbal communication and physical contact with the patient.

Not considered a normal route of entry.

Use extinguishing agent suitable for type of surrounding fire.

Do not direct water at source of leak or venting safety devices as icing may occur.

None known.

Cool cylinder (for large fire).

See section 8

Avoid breathing vapour and any contact with liquid or gas. Protective equipment including respirator should be used. DO NOT enter confined spaces where gas may have accumulated. Increase ventilation. Clear area of personnel. Stop leak only if safe to so do. Remove leaking cylinders to safe place. Release pressure under safe controlled conditions by opening valve. Do not exert excessive pressure on the valve; do not attempt to operate a damaged valve. Orientate cylinder so that the leak is gas, not liquid, to minimise rate of leakage. Keep area clear of personnel until gas has dispersed.

Clear area of all unprotected personnel and move upwind. Alert Emergency Authority and advise them of the location and nature of hazard. Wear breathing apparatus and protective gloves. Prevent by any means available, spillage from entering drains and water-courses. Consider evacuation. Increase ventilation. No smoking or naked lights within area. Stop leak only if safe to so do. Water spray or fog may be used to disperse vapour. DO NOT enter confined space where gas may have collected. Keep area clear until gas has dispersed. Remove leaking cylinders to a safe place. Fit vent pipes. Release pressure under safe, controlled conditions. Burn issuing gas at vent pipes. DO NOT exert excessive pressure on valve; DO NOT attempt to operate damaged valve.

See section 12

Water spray or fog may be used to disperse vapour.

Consider use in closed pressurised systems, fitted with temperature, pressure and safety relief valves which are vented for safe dispersal. Use only properly specified equipment which is suitable for this product, its supply pressure and temperature. Before connecting gas cylinders, ensure manifold is mechanically secure and does not containing another gas. Before disconnecting gas cylinder, isolate supply line segment proximal to cylinder, remove trapped gas in supply line with aid of vacuum pump. When connecting or replacing cylinders take care to avoid airborne particulates violently ejected when system pressurises. Use a pressure reducing regulator when connecting cylinder to lower pressure (<100 psig) piping or systems. Use a check valve or trap in the discharge line to prevent hazardous back-flow into the cylinder. Check regularly for spills or leaks. Keep valves tightly closed but do not apply extra leverage to hand wheels or cylinder keys. Open valve slowly. If valve is resistant to opening then contact your supervisor. Valve protection caps must remain in place unless container is secured with valve outlet piped to use point. Never insert a pointed object (e.g hooks) into cylinder cap openings as a means to open cap or move cylinder. Use an adjustable strap instead of wrench to free an over-tight or rusted cap. When loosening dust cap, preferably stand cylinder in a suitable enclosure and take cap off slowly. Never face the dust cap directly when removing it; point cap away from any personnel or any object that may pose a hazard. Suck back of water into the container must be prevented. Do not allow backfeed into the container. Do NOT drag, slide or roll cylinders - use a suitable hand truck for cylinder movement. Test for leakage with brush and detergent - NEVER use a naked flame. Do NOT heat cylinder by any means to increase the discharge rate of product from cylinder. Leaking gland nuts may be tightened if necessary. If a cylinder valve will not close completely, remove the cylinder to a well ventilated location (e.g. outside) and, when empty, tag as FAULTY and return to supplier. Obtain a work permit before attempting any repairs. DO NOT attempt repair work on lines, vessels under pressure. Atmospheres must be tested and O.K. before work resumes after leakage. DO NOT transfer gas from one cylinder to another.

Cylinders should be stored in a purpose-built compound with good ventilation, preferably in the open. Protected against rust and extremes of weather. Properly secured to prevent toppling or rolling. Cylinder valves should be closed when not in use. Segregated according to the requirements of the Dangerous Goods Act. Store full and empty cylinders separately. Check storage areas for hazardous concentrations of gases prior to entry. Protect cylinders against physical damage.

See section 5

Engineering controls are used to remove a hazard or place a barrier between the worker and the hazard. Process controls, enclosure and/or isolation of emission source, and ventilation are required. Areas where cylinders are stored require good ventilation and, if enclosed, need discrete/controlled exhaust ventilation. Secondary containment and exhaust gas treatment may be required. Local exhaust ventilation may be required in work areas. Consideration should be given to the use of diaphragm or bellows-sealed, soft-seat valves; backflow prevention devices and flow-monitoring or limiting devices. Automated alerting systems with automatic shutdown of gas-flow may be appropriate.

The selection of suitable gloves depends on frequency and duration of contact, chemical resistance, glove thickness, and dexterity. Select gloves tested to a relevant standard (e.g. Europe EN 374, US F739, AS/NZS 2161.1). For prolonged or frequently repeated contact, a glove with a protection class of 5 or higher (breakthrough time > 240 minutes) is recommended. For brief contact, a glove with a protection class of 3 or higher (breakthrough time > 60 minutes) is recommended. For general applications, gloves with a thickness typically greater than 0.35 mm are recommended. When handling sealed and suitably insulated cylinders wear cloth or leather gloves.

Safety glasses with side shields; Chemical goggles. [AS/NZS 1337.1, EN166 or national equivalent]. Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and concentrate irritants.

Respiratory protection in the form of air-supplied or self-contained breathing equipment must be worn if the oxygen concentration in the workplace air is less than 19%. Type -P Filter of sufficient capacity (AS/NZS 1716 & 1715, EN 143:2000 & 149:2001, ANSI Z88 or national equivalent). Positive pressure, full face, air-supplied breathing apparatus should be used for work in enclosed spaces if a leak is suspected or the primary containment is to be opened. Air-supplied breathing apparatus is required where release of gas from primary containment is either suspected or demonstrated.

Protective overalls, closely fitted at neck and wrist.

See section 12

Product is considered stable. Unstable in the presence of incompatible materials.

See section 7.2

Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.

See section 7.2

See section 7.2

See section 5.3

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