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SAFETY AND POLLUTION
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Effects linked to ecotoxicity
Pentafluoroethane (R125)
Potential global warming with halocarbides; HGWP (R-11 = 1) = 0.84
Potential impoverishment of the ozone; ODP (R-11 = 1) = 0
13 CONSIDERATIONS ON DISPOSAL
General
Do not dispose of where accumulation can be hazardous.
Usable with reconditioning.
The depressurised containers must be returned to the supplier.
Contact the supplier if instructions for use are deemed necessary.
14 INFORMATION FOR TRANSPORT
Designation for transport
LIQUEFIED GAS N.A.S.
( DIFLUOROMETHANE, PENTAFLUOROETHANE )
UN No.
3163
Class/Div
2.2
ADR /RID No.
2, 2nd A
ADR/RID hazard no.
20
ADR label
Label 2 : non-toxic non-flammable gas.
CEFIC Groupcard
20g39 - A
Other information for transport
Avoid transport on vehicles where the loading zone is not separate from the cab.
Make sure the driver is informed about the potential risk of the load and knows what to do in case of
accident or emergency.
Before starting transport, make sure the load is properly secured and :
make sure the valve of the container is closed and does not leak;
make sure the blind cap of the valve (when provided) is correctly fitted;
make sure the cap (when provided) is correctly fitted and that there is an adequate ventilation passage;
ensure compliance with the current provisions.
15 INFORMATION ON REGULATIONS
The product must not be labelled according to Directive 1999/45/EC.
Comply with the regulations given below, and the relevant applicable updates and amendments.
Circulars no. 46/79 and 61/81 of the Ministry of Labour : Risks related to the use of products containing aromatic amines
Leg. Decree no. 133/92 : Regulations on the discharge of hazardous substances in waters
Leg. Decree no. 277/91 : Protection of workers against noise, lead and asbestos
Law 256/74, Decree 28/1/92, Leg. Decree no. 52 dated 3/2/97, Decree dated 28/4/97 as amended : Classification, packing and labelling of hazardous
substances and preparations
Decree no. 175/88, as amended : Activities with significant accident risks (Seveso Law)
Decree no. 203/88 : Emissions into the atmosphere
Decree no. 303/56 : Work hygiene
Decree no. 547/55 : Regulations on accident prevention
Leg. Decree no.152 dated 11/5/99 : Protection of waters
16 OTHER INFORMATION
Recommended uses
Refrigerant
Can cause suffocation in high concentration.
Keep in a well-ventilated place.
Do not breathe the gas.
The risk of suffocation is often underestimated and must be clearly explained during the training of operators.
Ensure compliance with all the national and regional regulations.
Before using this product in any new process or trial, an in-depth study on safety and compatibility of the product with the materials must be carried out.
The above information is based on our current know-how and describes the product according to the safety requirements. It does not however repre-
sent a guarantee and assurance of the qualities in a legal sense. Each person responds personally for compliance with such regulations.
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