### Appendix 14

1 October 2001

1 July 2011 

# Refrigerant Solutions Limited

8 Murieston Road

Hale, Altrincham

Cheshire WA15 9ST

Tel: +44 (0) 161 926 9875

Fax: +44 (0) 161 926 9875

E-mail: rs@refsols.com

www.refsols.com



# PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET

PRODUCT: 

# RS-50 (R442A)

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE

COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

1.1 Identification of the preparation: RS -50

1.2 Company

Refrigerant Solutions Limited

8 Murieston Road

Hale, Altrincham

Cheshire WA15 9ST

Tel: +44 (0) 161 926 9875

Fax: +44 (0) 161 926 9875

1.3 Em ergency telephone number: +44 (0)161 926 9876

1.4 E-mail: rs@refsols.com

Web site: www.ref-sols.com



### 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical Name CAS-No

Pentafluoroethane 354-33-6

1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane 811-97-2

Difluoromethane 75-10-5

1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane 431-89-0

1,1-Difluoroethane 75-37-6

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# PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET

PRODUCT: 

# RS-50 (R442A)

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Liquefied gas: May cause frostbite to skin and eyes.

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### . FIRST-AID MEASURES

Eyes: If substance has got into the eyes immediately wash

out with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.

Keep eye wide open while rinsing.

Skin: May cause frostbite. Wash frost-bitten area immediately with plenty of water.

Do not remove clothing. Wash affected skin with warm water. If skin irritation

persists, call a physician.

Inhalation: Move to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation of vapours. Oxygen or

artificial respiration if needed. Do not a pply artificial respiration if patient is

breathing. Consult a physician after significant exposure. Do not give

adrenaline or similar drugs.

Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting without medical advice.

Call a physician immediately. Do not give

drugs from adrenaline-ephedrine group.

General advice: Consult a physician for severe cases.



### 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

5.1 Suitable extinguishing media:

The product itself does not burn. Extinguish with carbon dioxide, dry

chemical, foam or water spray, as appropriate for surrounding area.

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# PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET

PRODUCT: 

# RS-50 (R442A)

Cont.

5.2 Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons :

None

5.3 Specific hazards:

Possibility of generating hazardous reactions during a fire due to the presence of F

groups. Fire or intense heat may cau se violent rupture of packages.

5.4 Special protection equipment for fire fighters:

In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Suitable protective clothing.

5.5 Specific methods:

Standard procedure for chemical fires. In the event of fire,

cool exposed containers with water spray.



### 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1 Personal precautions:

Use Personal protective equipment. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.

Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and

inhalation of vapour.

6.2 Methods for cleaning up:

Shut off leaks if without risk. Let th e liquid evaporate. Ensure adequate

ventilation.



### 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 Handling: Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. Do not

puncture or drop container.

7.2 Storage: Keep containers tightly clos ed in a cool, dry well-ventilated place away

from direct sunlight. Keep away fro m heat and sources of ignition.

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# PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET

PRODUCT: 

# RS-50 (R442A)

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1 Engineering measures: Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.

8.2 Personal protection equipment:

- Respiratory protection: In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment,

preferably a compressed airline breathing apparatus.

- Hand protection: Impervious gloves (butyl rubber).

- Eye protection: Wear as appropriate: sa fety glasses, goggles. Wear face-shield and

protective suit for abnormal processing problems.

- Skin and body protection: Chemical resistant apron, long sleeved clothing, safety shoes.

8.3 Exposure limit: Occupational Exposure Limit 1000 ppm (TWA) .



### 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.1 Appearance: Compressed liquefied gas

9.2 Colour: Colourless

9.3 Odour: Very faint ether-like

9.4 Boiling point/range: -46.5 o C

9.5 Critical temperature: 82.4 o C

9.6 Critical pressure: 690 psia



# PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET

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PRODUCT: 

# RS-50 (R442A)

Cont.

9.7 Vapour pressure: (25 0 C) 192 psia

9.8 Liquid density: 1108 kg/m 3 at 25 o C

9.9 Water solubility: Insoluble

9.10 Flash point: Not applicable

9.11 Flammability: Not applicable

9.12 Explosion limit: Not applicable

9.13 Auto-ignition temperature: Not determined



### 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1 Stability: Stable at normal conditions. No decomposition if stored

and applied as directed.

10.2 Conditions to avoid: Fire/sources of heat.

10.3 Materials to avoid: Strong oxidising agents, alkali metals, alkaline earth metals,

finely divided aluminium.

10.4 Hazardous decomposition products: Hydrogen fluor ide by thermal decomposition and hydrolysis.



### 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1 Acute toxicity: HFC 125 : LC 50 inhalation

(Rat)/4h:>800,000 ppm

HFC 134a : LC 50 inhalation

(Rat)/4h:>500,000 ppm

HFC32: LC50 inhalation

(Rat) 520,000 ppm

HFC227ea: LC50 inhalation

(Rat)4h, 800.000 ppm

HFC152a: LC50 inhalation

(Rat)4h, 500.000 ppm



# PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET

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PRODUCT: 

# RS-50 (R442A)

Cont.

11.2 Irritation:

- Skin: slightly irritating, may cause frostbite

- Eyes: slightly irritating



### 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Behaviour in the environment:

Mobility: Product is volatile when not under pressure.

Persistence/degradability: All the components decompose comparatively rapidly in

the lower atmosphere and all have relatively short

atmospheric lifetimes demonstrated below:

HFC 134a 14 years

HFC 125 29 years

HFC32 4.9 years

HFC227ea 34.2 years

HFC152a 1.4 years

Bioaccumulation: Not bioaccumulable.

Destination of the product:

Effects on the aquatic environment:

Discharge of the product will enter the atmosphere. No

long term aqueous contamination due to low solubility.



# PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET

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PRODUCT: 

# RS-50 (R442A)

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment: Refrigerant Solutions Limited will take back product for reclamation provided

RS-50 has not been mixed with any other products. If RS-50 is mixed with

other refrigerants, the mixture can be destroyed by high temperature

incineration in an approved facility capable of absorbing and neutralising

the by–products.



### 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

14.1 International regulations: UN number: 1078

- Rail/road (RID/ADR) : Class: 2

Item number: 2 o A

Hazard identification number: 20

Labelling: 2

- Sea (IMO/IMDG): Class: 2.2

Labelling: Gaz comprime flammable

Not classified as a marine pollutant

- Air (ICAO-IATA): Class: 2.2

Labelling: Non-flammable gas

14.2 United Kingdom: Rail/road: Substance Identification number: 1078

14.3 Note: Given the possible evolution of transport regulations for hazardous materials,

it is recommended to check their validity



### 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION

Classification according to European Directiv e on classification of hazardous preparations 88/379/EEC.

Not classified as dangerous. The product does not n eed to be labelled in accordance with EC directives.



# PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET

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PRODUCT: 

# RS-50 (R442A)

Cont.

R-phrase(s): No R-phrases

S-phrase(s): S7/9 – Keep container tightly closed in a well-ventilated place

S24/25 – Avoid contact with skin and eyes

S47 – Keep at temperature not exceeding 50 0 C

S51 – Use only in well ventilated areas

S61 – Avoid release to the environment.



### 16. OTHER INFORMATION

The information provided in this Product Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and

belief at the date of its publication. The information give n is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use,

processing, storage, transportation, disposal and rel ease and is not to be considered a warranty or quality

specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material

used in combination with any other materials or in any process unless specified in the text.