Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC)No. 1907/2006 (REACH)
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1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
Product identifier
Name of productName of substanceEC No
CAS NoR-134a (1,1,1,2,-Tetrafluorethan) type test leak (n.r.)
1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a); Norflurane212-377-0
811-97-2

Manufacturer/distributor

INFICON GmbH
Bonner Straße 498, D-50968 Köln
Phone +49(0)221- 56788-0, Fax +49(0)221- 56788-90
E-Mail leakdetection@inficon.com
Internet www.inficon.com

AdviceEntwicklung / Konstruktion (RESEARCH / DESIGN)
Phone +49(0)221- 56788-354

Emergency advice

Giftinformationszentrale Bonn
Phone +49(0)228 - 19 240

Recommended intended purpose(s)test gas

2. Hazards identification
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP/GHS]
Hazard classes and Hazard
categories

Hazard Statements Classification procedure

Liquef. Gas

H280

Hazard Statements
H280
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP/GHS]

GHS04
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H280
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Precautionary Statements
P410 + P403
Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
Hazardous ingredients for labeling
1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a); Norflurane

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Information pertaining to special dangers for human and environmentNo hazardous product as specified in Directive 67/548/EEC.
Rapid evaporation of the liquid can cause cold burns.
Vapours are heavier than air and may cause asphyxiation due to oxygen displacement from the atmosphere.
Container under pressure. Protect from direct sunlight and temperatures above 50°C. Do not spray into flames or onto
glowing objects.

3. Composition/information on ingredients
Description
pressure-liquefied gas
CAS No 811-97-2
EC No 212-377-0

1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a); Norflurane

4. First aid measures
General information
Remove contaminated soaked clothing immediately.
In case of inhalation
Remove the casualty into fresh air and keep him immobile.
In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation.
Remove aggrieved persons from danger zone
In the event of symptoms refer for medical treatment.
In case of respiratory standstill give artifical respiration by respirator and send for a doctor.
In case of skin contact
In case of contact with skin wash off with water.
In case of frostbite rinse with plenty of water. Don`t remove clothing.
In case of eye contact
In case of contact with eyes rinse thoroughly with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
In case of ingestion
not relevant
Physician's information / possible symptoms
The following symptoms may occur:
Unconsciousness
Anaesthetic state
Headache
Confusion
Dizziness

5. Firefighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
Product does not burn, fire-extinguishing activities according to surrounding.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Exposure to fire may cause containers to rupture / explode.
Fire gas of organic material has to be classed invariably as respiratory poison.
In the event of fire the following can be released:
Hydrogen fluoride (HF)
Ignitable gas-air-mixtures can be formed under special conditions.
Fluorine phosgene
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
Use breathing apparatus with independent air supply.
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Do not inhale explosion and/or combustion gases.
Additional information
Heat action leads to pressure increase - risk of aerosol can bursting
Remove the endangered containers or spray them with cold water

6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Gas/vapours are heavier than air. They may Accumulate in confined spaces, in particular at or below ground.
Keep people away and stay on the upwind side.
Avoid skin contact with running out liquid (risk of frostbites! ).
Environmental precautions
Do not discharge into the drains/surface waters/groundwater.
Methods for cleaning up
Allow to vaporise.
Take up with absorbent material.

7. Handling and storage
Advice on safe handlingDo not spray into a naked flame or any incandescent material.
Care for thoroughly room ventilation, if necessary use in well ventilated area with local exhaust ventilation at workplace.
Use only in well-ventilated areas.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion
Product is not inflammable
Further information on storage conditions
Protect from direct solar radiation.
Store container at cool and aired place.
Protect from heat/overheating.
Avoid heating to over 50 °C.

8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Additional advice on system design
For good space ventilation provide, if necessary exhaust on the job.
Ingredients with occupational exposure limits to be monitored
CAS NoNameCode[mg/m3][ppm]

Remark

811-97-2

1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (HFC 134a)

8 hours

4240

1000

EH40/2005

Respiratory protection
Environment-independent breathing apparatus.
If ventilation insufficient, wear respiratory protection.
Hand protection
Low-temperature-resistant gloves
Glove material specification [make/type, thickness, permeation time/life, wetting resistance]: butyl rubber, 0,7mm;
480min; 60 min.
The protective gloves to be used must comply with the specifications of EC directive 89/686/EEC and the resultant
standard EN374.
The selection of a suitable glove depends and from manufacturer to manufacturer different not only on the material, butalso on further quality criteria.

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The exact breakthrough time of the glove material is to be inquired from the protection glove manufacturer and must be
strictly adhered to.
Eye protection
safety goggles, in case of increased risk add protective face shield
Skin protection
Protective clothing
General protective measures
Avoid contact with eyes and skin
Do not inhale gases/vapours/aerosols.
Hygiene measures
Do not smoke when working.
Remove soaked clothing immediately.
Work in rooms with good ventilation.

9. Physical and chemical properties
Form
compressed liquified gas

ColourcolourlessOdour
ethereal

Important health, safety and environmental information
Value

Temperatureboiling point

ca. -26 °C

Flash point

noLower explosion limit

not applicable

Vapour pressure

5700 hPa

20 °C

Density

1,21 g/cm325 °C

Solubility in water1500 mg/l

25 °CatMethodRemark

as liquid
1013 hPa

10. Stability and reactivity
Conditions to avoid
strong heating
Materials to avoid
Reactions with alkali metals.
Reactions with earth alkali metals.
Hazardous decomposition products
With regard to possible decomposition products refer to Section 5.

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11. Toxicological information
Experiences made from practiceGases have a suffocating effect.
The inhalation of thermal decomposition products in form of vapours, mist or smoke may be damaging to the health.
Additional information
Other hazardous properties may not be excluded.
The product is to be handled with the caution usual with chemicals.

12. Ecological information
General regulation
No risk of ecological problems if properly handled and used
Do not allow uncontrolled leakage of product into the environment.

13. Disposal considerations
Waste code No.
14 06 01*
15 01 04

Name of waste
chlorofluorocarbons, HCFC, HFC
metallic packaging

Wastes marked with an asterisk are considered to be hazardous waste pursuant to Directive 91/689/EEC on hazardous waste.
Recommendations for the productRemove in accordance with local official regulations.

14. Transport information
Land and inland navigation transport ADR/RID
UN 3159 1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROETHANE (1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a); Norflurane), 2.2, (C/E), Classification code: 2AMarine transport IMDGUN 3159 1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROETHANE, 2.2
Air transport ICAO/IATA-DGR
UN 3159 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane, 2.2
Transport/further information
24h EMERGENCY CONTACT (TRANSPORT) +49(0)178 433 7434
ADR u. IMDG: TRANSPORT AS: UN 2037 RECEPTACLES, SMALL CONTAINING GAS (GAS CARTIDGES), 2.2;
Classification code 5A, not restricted as per Special Provision 191 (ADR, IMDG)
ICAO/IATA-DGR: TRANSPORT AS: UN 2037 RECEPTACLES, SMALL; CONTAINING GAS, 2.2; not restricted as per
Special Provision A98

15. Regulatory information
16. Other information
Recommendend uses and restrictions
National and local regulations concerning chemicals shall be observed.
Further information
The information contained herein is based on the state of our knowledge. It characterizes the product with regard to theappropriate safety precautions. It does not represent a guarantee of the properties of the product.
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Each user is responsible for the implementation of the national special regulations.
Sources of key data used
Data sheets of the sub-supplier.
H280

Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

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