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12 - R410A REFRIGERANT SAFETY DATA SHEET
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION REGARDING THE INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL NATURE OF THE PRODUCT
MIXTURE OF:
FORANE 32 (DIFLUOROMETHANE):
CAS: 75-10-5 EINECS: 200-839-4 F+ R_12.
FORANE 125 (PENTAFLUOROETHANE):
CAS: 354-33-6 EINECS: 206-557-8.
EINECS Compliant.
IDENTIFICATION OF RISKS
MAJOR RISKS
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL RISKS
Thermal decomposition in toxic and corrosive products.
SPECIFIC / EC RISKS
Preparation is not classified as dangerous.
FIRST AID
GENERAL INFORMATION
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INHALATION
Move the person in question to fresh air.
If necessary, provide oxygen or artificial respiration.
CONTACT WITH SKIN
Rinse with plenty of water.
Frostbite must be treated as thermal burns.
CONTACT WITH THE EYES
Rinse immediately, with plenty of water and for a long time.
If the irritation persists, consult an ophthalmologist.
SWALLOWED
Hospitalization.
PROTECTION OF RESCUERS
Wear suitable respiratory equipment when intervening in a saturated atmosphere.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DOCTOR
Do not administer catecholamines (due to the cardiac sensitization caused by the
product).
FIRE PREVENTION
SPECIFIC HAZARDS
Thermal decomposition in toxic and corrosive products.
Hydrofluoric acid.
Carbon oxides.
One of the ingredients of this preparation forms explosive mixtures with air.
(FORANE 32).
SPECIFIC METHODS OF INTERVENTION
Cool the containers / tanks with jets of water.
Prohibit all sources of sparks and ignition - Do not smoke.
SPECIAL PROTECTION SYSTEMS FOR THE FIRST AIDERS
Wear breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
MEASURES IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL DISPERSION
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Avoid contact with your skin, eyes and inhalation of vapours.
Use personal protective equipment.
In an enclosed area: ventilate the area or use breathing apparatus (risk of anoxia).
No smoking.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PRECAUTIONS
Minimise waste in the environment.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Technical Measures/Precautions
Applicable product storage and handling provisions:
PRESSURISED LIQUEFIED GAS.
Provide ventilation and an appropriate exhaust system in line with the equipment.
Recommendations for use
Prohibit sources of ignition and contact with hot surfaces.
DO NOT SMOKE.
Technical measures/Storage methods
Store in the original container at room temperature.
Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
Store in a cool and well ventilated area.
Protect the full containers from sources of heat in order to prevent overpressure.
Recommendations
Ordinary steel.
To be avoided
Alloy containing more than 2% magnesium.
Plastic materials.
PERSONAL EXPOSURE PROTECTION/CONTROL
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN
Make sure there is enough air recirculation and/or intake in the workplace.
CONTROL PARAMETERS
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Exposure limit values
FORANE 32:
USA-AIHA 2001: WEEL (8 h)= 1000 ppm (4910 mg/m³).
ARKEMA recommended limit value: VME= 1000 ppm (2130 mg/m³).
FORANE 125:
ARKEMA recommended limit value: VLE= 1000 ppm (4900 mg/m³).
PERSONAL EXPOSURE PROTECTION/CONTROL
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
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Respiratory protection
Wear suitable respiratory equipment in case of insufficient ventilation.
Hand protection
Gloves.
Eye protection
Safety goggles.
