Difluoroethane (Liquefied gas)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical state : Gas. [Liquefied gas] Color : Colorless. Odor : Mild.

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

FLAMMABLE GAS. MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. INHALATION CAUSES HEADACHES, DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS AND NAUSEA AND MAY LEAD TO UNCONSCIOUSNESS. GAS REDUCES OXYGEN AVAILABLE FOR BREATHING. AT VERY HIGH CONCENTRATIONS, CAN DISPLACE THE NORMAL AIR AND CAUSE SUFFOCATION FROM LACK OF OXYGEN. MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA.

Precautionary statements

At very high concentrations, can displace the normal air and cause suffocation from lack of oxygen. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not enter storage areas and confined spaces unless adequately ventilated. Do not breathe gas. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Keep container tightly closed.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation : Can cause central nervous system (CNS) depression. At very high concentrations, can displace the normal air and cause suffocation from lack of oxygen. Exposure to decomposition products may cause a health hazard. Serious effects may be delayed following exposure. Ingestion Ingestion of liquid can cause burns similar to frostbite. Skin Dermal contact with rapidly evaporating liquid could result in freezing of the tissues or frostbite. Eyes Liquid can cause burns similar to frostbite.

Potential chronic health

effects : May cause target organ damage, based on animal data. Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: central nervous system (CNS). Over-exposure signs/symptoms Inhalation : Adverse symptoms may include the following: nausea or vomiting headache drowsiness/fatigue dizziness/vertigo unconsciousness Ingestion : Adverse symptoms may include the following: frostbite Skin : Adverse symptoms may include the following: frostbite Eyes : Adverse symptoms may include the following: frostbite Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure