iGas R404A User Manual

Material name: R404A
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Safety Data

Sheet

According to Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR

1910.1200

)

R

404

A

Issue date: 04/29/2015 Version 1.0 Revision date: 11/20/2018

1. Identification

Product name R404A

Synonyms -

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

[e-mail]

Telephone:

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

Emergency telephone Number:

2. Hazard(s) identification

GHS classification

Physical hazards
Health hazards

Environmental hazards

GHS label elements

Hazard Pictograms

Chemtrec: 1-800-424-9300

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

1,1,1-trifluoroethane
Pentafluoroethane

Norflurane

420-46-2
354-33-6

811-97-2

52±1%

44±2%

4±2

4. First-aid Measures

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First aid procedures

Eye contact

Immediately irrigate with eyewash solution or clean water, holding the eyelids apart, for at

least 10 minutes. Obtain immediate medical attention.

Skin contact

Inh

alation

Ingestion

Notes to p

hysician

5. Fire-fighting measures

Thaw affected areas with water. Remove contaminated clothing. Caution: clothing may

adhere to the skin in the case of freeze burns. After contact with skin, wash

immediately with plenty of warm water. If irritation or blistering occur obtain medical

attention.

Remove patient from exposure, keep warm and at rest. Administer oxygen if

necessary. Apply artificial respiration if breathing has ceased or shows signs of failing.

In the event of cardiac arrest apply external cardiac massage. Obtain immediate

medical attention.

Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure. Do not induce vomiting.
Provided the patient is conscious, wash out mouth with water and give 200-300 ml

(half a pint) of water to drink. Obtain immediate medical attention.

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.

Hydrogen fluoride by thermal decomposition and hydrolysis.

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

Prevent liquid from entering drains, sewers, basements and work pits since the vapor
may create a suffocating atmosphere.

Provided it is safe to do so, isolate the source of the leak. Allow small spillages to
evaporate provided there is adequate ventilation. Large spillages: Ventilate area.

Contain spillages with sand, earth or any suitable adsorbent material.

7. Handling and storage

Handling Avoid inhalation of high concentrations of vapors. Atmospheric levels should be

controlled in compliance with the occupational exposure limit. Atmospheric

concentrations well below the occupational exposure limit can be achieved by good

occupational hygiene practice. The vapor is heavier than air, high concentrations may

be produced at low levels where general ventilation is poor, in such cases provide

adequate ventilation or wear suitable respiratory protective equipment with positive air

supply. Avoid contact with naked flames and hot surfaces as corrosive and very toxic

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decomposition products can be formed. Avoid contact between the liquid and skin and eyes.

For correct refrigerant composition, systems should be charged using the liquid phase and

not the vapor phase.

Storage Keep in a well ventilated place. Keep in a cool place away from fire risk, direct sunlight and

all sources of heat such as electric and steam radiators. Avoid storing near to the intake of
air conditioning units, boiler units and open drains. Cylinders and Drums:

Keep container dry. Storage temperature: < 45°C

8. Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters:

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OEL)

INGREDIENT DATA:

Not Available

EMERGENCY LIMITS:

Not Available

Ingredient Original IDLH

Revised IDLH

1,1,1-trifluoroethane
Pentafluoroethane
Norflurane

Exposure controls:

4,500 ppm
Not Available
Not Available

2,000 ppm
Not Available
Not Available

Appropriate engineering controlsU:

se 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

Sufficient eye protection should be worn. When handling compressed gas, at least glasses with

side protection should be worn. When handling liquid gas, chemical safety goggles must be

used as well as a protective shield.

Body protection: Use protective boots while handling gas cylinders.

Hand protection: Wear leather gloves to prevent frostbite injuries from rapidly expanding gas
when handling pressurised gas bottles.

Respiratory protection In an emergency (e.g.: unintentional release of the substance, exceeding the occupational

exposure limit value) respiratory protection must be worn. Consider the maximum period for

wear. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Do not use filter 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

Gas

Compressed liquefied gas
Clear, colorless

Slight ethereal

Not available