Date : 14/11/2011 Page 1 / 6 1 Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking Product identifier Trade name Registration-No. Use Company identification Gasmixture Registration deadline not expired. Industrial and professional. Perform risk assessment prior to use. INTERNATIONAL GAS & SERVICES N.V. DE VEERT 16 B-2830 WILLEBROEK BELGIE 2 Hazards identification Classification of the substance or mixture Hazard Class and Category Code Regulation EC 1272/2008 (CLP) Physical hazards Gases under pressure Liquefied gas Warning (H280) Label elements Labelling Regulation EC 1272/2008 (CLP) Hazards pictograms Hazard pictograms code GHS04 Signal word Warning Hazard statements H280 : Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Precautionary statements - Storage P403 : Store in well-ventilated place.
Date : 14/11/2011 Page 2 / 6 Labelling EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45 Symbols R Phrase(s) S Phrase(s) None. None. None. Most important hazards Adverse human health effects Classification of the product Vapours are heavier than air and can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for breathing. Liquefied gas : Contact with liquid may cause frostbite and serious damage to eyes. This product is not classified as a hazardous preparation according to European Community regulations. 3 Composition/information on ingredients PREPARATION : Chemical nature : Blend of 1,1,1-Trifluoroethane (R-143a), Pentafluoroethane (R-125) & 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) Substance name Contents CAS No. EC No. Classification 1,1,1-Trifluoroethane (R 143a) 52 % 420-46-2 206-996-5 F+; R12 Pentafluoroethane (R 125) 44 % 354-33-6 206-557-8 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R 134a) 4 % 811-97-2 212-377-0 Full text of R phrases see chapter 16 4 First aid measures Inhalation : Skin contact : Eye contact : Ingestion : Move the affected person away from the contaminated area and into the fresh air. If the person feels unwell : Call a doctor. In the event of contact with the liquid : treat resulting frostbite as a burn. Rinse with plenty of water. DO NOT remove clothing (since it may stick to the skin). If skin burns appear, call a doctor immediately Rinse immediately and thoroughly, pulling the eyelids well away from the eye (15 minutes minimum). Consult an eye specialist immediately. Not specifically applicable (gas). 5 Fire-fighting measures Suitable extinguishing media : Carbon dioxide (CO2) Powders Foam Water spray Unsuitable extinguishing media : None to our knowledge. If there is a fire close by, use suitable extinguishing agents. Specific hazards : On heating : Toxic and corrosive vapours are released. One of the constituents may form an explosive mixture with air (R-143a). Specific fire fighting methods : Protection of fire-fighters : Cool down the containers exposed to heat with a water spray. Self-contained breathing apparatus. Complete protective clothing.
Date : 14/11/2011 Page 3 / 6 6 Accidental release measures Personal precautions : Clean up methods : Cleaning/decontamination : Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. Do not breathe vapours : Evacuate the danger area. Stop the leak. Remove all sources of ignition. Mechanically ventilate the spillage area (risk of asphyxia). Allow the residual product to evaporate. 7 Handling and storage HANDLING Technical measures : Precautions : Ventilation. Smoking is forbidden. Avoid the build-up of electrostatic charge Work in a well-ventilated area. STORAGE Storage conditions : Recommended : Store : The container tightly closed In a cool, well-ventilated area Away from any source of ignition Away from any source of heat Incompatible products : Packaging materials : Recommended : Not suitable : Alkaline earth metals Alkali metals Ordinary steel. Plastic materials. Alloys containing more than 2% magnesium. 8 Exposure controls/personal protection Engineering measures : Ensure good ventilation of the work station Personal protection : - Respiratory protection : In the event of insufficient ventilation : Mask with AX canister. In a confined area : Self-contained breathing apparatus (ARI). - Hand protection : Leather or nitrile-rubber protective gloves. - Eye protection : Safety spectacles with side shields. - Skin protection : Majority cotton clothing. Industrial hygiene : Do not eat, drink or smoke in the workplace.. 9 Physical and chemical properties Physical state Liquefied gas Colour : Colourless Odour : Slightly ethereal ph value : Not apllicable Specific temperatures : Boiling point : -46.6 Critical temperature : 72.1 Critical pressure : 37,4 bar Flammability characteristics : Flash point : None
Date : 14/11/2011 Page 4 / 6 Vapour pressure : 12.6 Bar absolute at 25 C 23.1 Bar absolute at 50 C Vapour density (air = 1) 3,45 Density : Liquid : 1,045 g/cm³ at 25 C Solubility : - In water : 0,09 % 10 Stability and reactivity Stability : Hazardous reactions : Conditions to avoid : Materials to avoid : Stable at ambient temperature and under normal conditions of use. High temperatures, naked flames. Alkali metals Alkaline earth metals Hazardous decomposition products : On thermal decomposition (pyrolysis), releases : Hydrogen fluoride Fluorphosgene Carbon oxides (CO, CO2) 11 Toxicological information Acute toxicity : Acute symptoms : Local effects : R-143a : LC 50 inhalation/4h/rat : 600.000ppm R-134a : LC 50 inhalation/4 h/rat : > 500.000 ppm R-125 : LC 50 inhalation/4h/rat : > 800.000 ppm Headaches Drowsiness Dizziness Loss of consciousness Cardiac disorders Contact with liquefied gas may cause frostbite. Contact with liquefied gas may cause severe ocular lesions. 12 Ecological information DEGRADABILITY : Biodegradability : BIOACCUMULATION : Octanol/water partition coefficient : ECOTOXICITY : Effects on the aquatic environment : No easy biodegradable R-143a : Air : Half-life = 93.3 days (estimated value) R-125 : Water : 5 % biodegradation after 28 days Air : Half-life = 28.3 years (estimated value) R-134a : Water : 3 % biodegradation after 28 days Air : Half-life = 8.6-16.7 years Practically not bioaccumulable R-143a : 1.49 R-134a : 1.06 R-125 : 1.48 R-143a EC 50 (Daphnia) / 48 h : 300 mg/l LC 50 (Fish : Onchorynchus mykiss) / 96 h : > 40 mg/l R-134a : EC 50 (Daphnia : Daphnia magna) / 48 h : 930 mg/l LC 50 (fish : Onchorynchus mykiss) / 96 h : 450 mg/l EC 10 (Bacteria) / 6 h : > 730 mg/l
Date : 14/11/2011 Page 5 / 6 OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS : Ozone depletion potential : ODP (R-11=1)=0 Greenhouse effect : R-143a : GWP (CO2=1/100 years) = 4300 R-134a : GWP (CO2=1/100 years) = 1300 R-125 : GWP (CO2=1/100 years) = 3400 13 Disposal considerations WASTE FROM PRODUCT : Destruction/Disposal : CONTAMINATED PACKAGIING Destruction/Disposal : NOTE : Consult the manufacturer or supplier for information regarding recovery and recycling of the product. Reuse or recycle following decontamination. Destroy at an authorized site. The user s attention is drawn to the possible existence of specific European, national or local regulations regarding disposal. 14 Transport information UN number 3337 Labelling ADR, IMDG, IATA Land transport 2.2 : Non flammable, non toxic gas. ADR/RID H.I. No. 20 UN proper shipping name REFRIGERANT GAS Transport hazard class(es) 2 ADR/RID Classification code 2 A Packing Instruction(s) General P200 Tunnel Restriction C/E : Tank carriage : Passage forbidden through tunnel of category C, D and E. Other carriage :Passage forbidden through tunnels of category E. Sea transport IMO-IMDG code Proper shipping name REFRIGERANT GAS R 404A Class 2.2 IMO Packing group P200 Emergency Schedule (EmS) Fire F-C Emergency Schedule (EmS) Spillage S-V Instructions Packing P200 Air transport ICAO/IATA Proper shipping name REFRIGERANT GAS R 404A Class 2.2 Passenger and Cargo Aircraft Packing instruction 200 Cargo Aircraft only Packing instruction 200
Date : 14/11/2011 Page 6 / 6 Avoid transport on vehicles where the load space is not separated from the driver s compartment. Ensure vehicle driver is aware of the potential hazards of the load and knows what to do in the event of an accident or an emergency. Before transporting product containers : -Ensure that containers are firmly secured. -Ensure cylinder valve is closed and not leaking. -Ensure valve outlet cap nut or plug (where provided) is correctly fitted. -Ensure valve protection device (where provided) is correctly fitted. -Ensure there is adequate ventilation. -Compliance with applicable regulations. 15 Regulatory information Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture Ensure all national/local regulations are observed. 16 Other information The hazard of asphyxiation is often overlooked and must be stressed during operator training. List of full text of R-phrases in section 3. R12 : Extremely flammable. The Safety Data Sheet has been established in accordance with the applicable European Directives and applies to all countries that have translated the Directives in their national laws. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY Before using this product in any new process or experiment, a thorough material compatibility and safety study should be carried out. Details given in this document are believed to be correct at the time of going to press. Whilst proper care has been taken in the preparation of this document, no liability for injury or damage resulting from its use can be accepted.