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tzatd Evaluation System 8 Information Service ❑ 2151 Berkeley sy Berkeley, CA 94704 ❑ 415-540-3138 <br />1ftwome of Ni"® fM71MCmeows V. ow, <br />eTTUFUUWPj7j_WS <br />(Freons') <br />Health Hazard Summary: The most common effect of overexposure to fluorocarbons <br />is irritation of the skin. Fluorocarbons can also affect your nervous system, causing <br />symptoms similar to drunkenness. if used with adequate ventilation, the commonly used <br />fluorocarbons rarely cause human health problems other than mild sJdn irritation. <br />HOW TO FIND OUT IF YOU ARE <br />*NORVJNG WITH FLUOROCARBONS <br />"Fluorocarbon" is a general name for a class of widely <br />used industrial solvents. Although there are many <br />different fluorocarbons, most of them share the same <br />general properties. However, in order to use fluoro- <br />carbon products safely, you still need to know which <br />fluorocarbon you're using. The specific chemical <br />names for some of the most -used fluorocarbons are <br />listed on page 3. Some of the common names and <br />trade names for fluorocarbons in general are: <br />CFC <br />Algofrenee <br />FC <br />Arcto�0 <br />Halon <br />Arkloo <br />Frigen <br />Blaco-Trc® <br />Gently <br />Freon ® <br />Genetron <br />Isouoa® <br />Ucon <br />Five fluorocarbons account for almost all fluorocarbon <br />use: FC -12, FC -11, FC -22, FC -113 and FC -114. Some <br />of the commonest uses are listed <br />in the boot to the right, along se <br />with the specific compounds <br />which aro most likely to be used cleaning arid. <br />for each purpose. air=condiiiomag. <br />In addition, fluorocarbons <br />(ore often treated as "inert <br />ingredients" in many products <br />such as pesticides. <br />Many brand name products actually contain a mixture <br />of a fluorocarbon plus one or two other ingredients. <br />Some ofthewproducts are listed in the box on page 2. <br />in some casm, the other ingredients are more hazard- <br />ous than the fluorocarbon. <br />Under the state and federal Hazard Communication <br />Standards (California GISO 5194 and n .. 29 FR <br />1910.12 ), your employer must tell yo you <br />working with any hazardous substances and must train <br />you to y properl <br />If you think you may be exposed to hazardous chemi- <br />cals at work, ask to see the Material Safety Data Sheets <br />( S s) for the products you are using. An MEDS <br />Puts the hazardous chemical contents of a product, <br />describes its health and safety hazards, and gives <br />methods for using, coring and disposing of it safely. <br />The MSDS should also include information on fire and <br />explosion hazards, reactivity, first aid, and procedures <br />for handling leaks and spills. Your employer must <br />and <br />foam=blowtag --_: -: <br />aerosol Propellants <br />plastics manufacmfe <br />fire extinguishers <br />............... <br />FC -12, FC -11, ®r {'m csaswcs) <br />FC -12, FC=22, or.FC 1�?b <br />:FC -13B1 or FC- <br />