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Safety Data
Sheet
According to Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR
1910.1200
)
R-
134
a
Issue date: 04/29/2015 Version 1.0 Revision date: 11/20/2018
1. Identification
Product name
Synonyms
R-134a
-
CAS # See section 3
Product code -
Product use Used as refrigerants.
Manufacturer/Supplier
Supplier (Manufacturer):
Address:
Contact person (E-mail):
iGas USA, Inc.
8105 Anderson Road, Tampa, FL 33634
acoughlin@bmp-usa.com
Telephone:
(813) 443-0757
Fax
:
(813) 886-7900
Emergency telephone Number:
Chemtrec: 1-800-424-9300
2. Hazard(s) identification
GHS classification
Physical hazards
Health hazards
Environmental hazards
GHS label elements
Hazard Pictograms
Gases under pressure
Not classified
Not classified
Liquefied gas
Signal word
Hazard statement
Precautionary statement
Prevention
Warning
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Not applicable.
Response Not applicable.
Storage
Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
Disposal
Not applicable.
3. Composition / information on ingredients
Components CAS# Percent
Norflurane 811-97-2 ≥99.9%
4. First-aid Measures
First aid procedures
Eye contact
Immediately flush with plenty of water. After initial flushing, remove any contact lenses
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and continue flushing for at least 15 minutes. Have eyes examined and treated by
medical personnel.
Skin contact Thaw affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothing. Caution: clothing may
adhere to the skin in case of freeze burns. After contact with skin, wash immediately
with plenty of warm water. If symptoms (irritation or blistering) develop, get medical
attention.
Inh
alation
Inges
tion
Notes to p
hysician
5. Fire-fighting measures
Remove victim to fresh air. Keep warm and at rest. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth. If breathing is labored, give oxygen. In the
event of a cardiac arrest, apply external cardiac massage.
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.
Treat symptoms.
Flammable properties Not available.
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Unsuitable extinguishing media
Firefighting equipment/instructions
Hazardous combustion products
6. Accidental release measures
Use appropriate extinguishing media.
Not available.
Shut off gas supply if this can be done safely. If possible, take container out of
dangerous zone. Cool cylinders with water spray. Self-contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA) may be required if cylinders rupture or release under fire conditions.
Carbon oxides, Hydrogen fluoride.
Personal precautions Immediately contact emergency personnel. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Use
suitable protective equipment (section 8). Shut off gas supply if this can be done safely.
Isolate area until gas has
dispersed
.
Environmental precautions
Methods for cleaning up
7. Handling and storage
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
For large releases: Use recommended personal protection and evacuate unprotected
personnel. Shut off the leak if without risk. Ventilate the spill area. If possible, dike and
contain spillage. Prevent liquid from entering sewers, sumps or pit areas since vapor
can create a suffocating atmosphere. Capture material for recycle or destruction if
suitable equipment is available.
Handling Avoid causing and inhaling high concentrations of vapor. Atmospheric levels should be
controlled to below the occupational exposure limit and kept as low as practicable. Do
not put mixture of HFC134a with air or oxygen under pressure. Do not use such
mixtures for leak or pressure testing. Avoid HFC134a contact with flame or very hot
surfaces.
Storage Keep at temperature not exceeding 120 °F (49 °C). Keep in a cool, well ventilated
place. Keep containers dry. Keep away from direct sunlight, heat and sources of
ignition.
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Ingredient
T
EEL-
1
TEEL-2
TEEL-3
Norflurane
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
8. Exposure controls / personal protection
Control parameters:
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OEL)
INGREDIENT DATA:
Not Available
EMERGENCY LIMITS:
Ingredient Original IDLH Revised IDLH
Norflurane Not Available Not Available
Exposure controls:
Appropriate engineering controls:
Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the
permissible exposure limits.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment:
Eye / face protection
Skin protection
Chemical tight goggles; full face shield in addition if splashing is possible.
Body protection: Impervious gloves if any possibility of skin contact with liquid. Additional
protection may be required such as apron, arm covers, or full body suit, depending upon
conditions.
Hand protection: Wear leather gloves to prevent frostbite injuries from rapidly expanding gas
when handling pressurized gas bottles.
Respiratory protection Not normally needed if controls are adequate. If needed, use MSHA-NIOSH approved
respirator for organic vapors. For high concentrations and oxygen-deficient atmospheres, use
positive pressure air-supplied respirator.
General hygiene
considerations
Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating,
smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Keep away from
foodstuffs, beverages and feed. Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance
Physical state
Form
Color
Odor
Odor threshold
pH
Vapor pressure
Melting point/Freezing point
initial boiling point and boiling range
Flash point
Evaporation rate
Flammability (solid, gas)
Gas
Compressed liquefied gas
Clear, colorless
Faint ethereal odor
Not available
Not available
5.74 Bar (20 °C)
-101°C
-26.2°C
Not available
Not available
Non-flammable
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Explosion limits
Vapor density
Relative density
Solubility (water)
Partition coefficient
Auto-ignition temperature
Decomposition temperature
Specific gravity
Density
Not available
Not available
Not available
Slightly in water.
1.06 (25 °C)
> 743 °C
Not available
1.23 at 20°C (70°F)
Not available
Flammability limits in air, upper, %by volume Not available
Flammability limits in air, lower, % by volume Not available
VOC Not available
Percent volatile
Other data
Not available
Viscosity
Not available
10. Stability and reactivity
Chemical stability
Material is stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to avoid
Incompatible materials
Hazardous decomposition products
Possibility of hazardous reactions
11. Toxicological information
Incompatible materials.
Finely divided metals, magnesium and alloys containing more than 2% magnesium.
Can react violently if in contact with alkali metals and alkaline earth metals - sodium
potassium and barium.
Carbon oxides, Hydrogen fluoride.
Can react violently if in contact with alkali or alkali earth metals such as sodium,
potassium or barium. Dangerous on contact with acid or acid fumes, they emit highly
toxic fumes.
Toxicokinetics, metabolism and distribution:
Non-human toxicological data:
Not available
Information on toxicological effects:
Acute toxicity:
LD50(Oral, Rat):
Not available
LD50(Dermal, Rabbit):
LC50(Inhalation, Rat):
Skin corrosion/Irritation:
Serious eye damage/irritation:
Respiratory or skin sensitization:
Germ cell mutagenicity:
Carcinogenicity:
Reproductive toxicity:
STOT- single exposure:
STOT-repeated exposure:
Aspiration hazard:
Not available
1500 mg/m3/4h
Not classified.
Not classified
Not classified
Not classified
Not classified
Not classified
Not classified
Not classified
Not classified
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12. Ecological information
Toxicity:
Acute toxicity Time
Species
Method Evaluation
Remarks
LC50
450 mg/L
96h
Fish
OECD 203
N/A
N/A
E
C50
980 mg/L
48h Daphnia
OECD 202
N/A N/A
E
C50
N/A
72h
Algae
OECD 201
N/A N/A
Persistence and degradability:
Bio-accumulative potential:
Mobility in soil:
Results of PBT & vPvB
assessment:
Negligible biodegradation after 28 days.
R-134a will not bioconcentrate in fish and aquatic organisms.
R-134a will display moderate to high mobility in soil.
The substance is not PBT / vPvB.
Other adverse effects:
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
13. Disposal considerations
Disposal instructions Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international
regulations.
Contaminated packaging Since emptied containers may retain product residue, follow label warnings even after
container is empt
ied
.
14. Transport information
DOT
Basic shipping requirements:
UN number
UN3159
Proper shipping name
Hazard class Packing
group Environmental
hazards
IATA
1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROETHANE (REFRIGERANT GAS R 134a)
2.2
-
No
UN number UN3159
UN proper shipping name
Transport hazard class(es)
Packing group
Environmental hazards
IMDG
1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROETHANE (REFRIGERANT GAS R 134a)
2.2
-
No
UN number UN3159
UN proper shipping name
Transport hazard class(es)
Packing group
1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROETHANE (REFRIGERANT GAS R 134a)
2.2
-
Environmental hazards No
15. Regulatory information
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture:
Norflurane (811-97-2) is found on the
following regulatory lists
"US - Washington Toxic air pollutants and their ASIL, SQER and de minimis
emission values" List.
"US Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) - Chemical Substance Inventory” List.
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16. Other information, including date of preparation or last revision
HMIS®ratings
Health: 1
Flammability: 1
Physical hazard: 3
NFPA ratings
Health:1
Flammability: 1
Instability:
3
Disclaimer
Issue date
The information in the sheet was written based on the best knowledge and experience
currently available.
04-29-2015
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