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EC/CAS
116-15-4
Name of the chemical
Hexafluoropropene
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2025-12-04
Product name
Halocarbon R1216 (Hexafluoropropene)
Chemical name
hexafluoropropene
CAS No.
116-15-4
supplier name
Airgas USA, LLC
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Company Information
company name
Airgas USA, LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H280, H332, H335, H371, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H280
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H332 - Harmful if inhaled. H335 - May cause respiratory irritation. H371 - May cause damage to organs. (kidneys, liver) (inhalation) H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. (kidneys) (inhalation) May cause frostbite. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.
Precautionary statements
General : Read and follow all Safety Data Sheets (SDS’S) before use. Read label before use. Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Close valve after each use and when empty. Use equipment rated for cylinder pressure. Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for use. Use a back flow preventative device in the piping. Use only equipment of compatible materials of construction. Always keep container in upright position.
Prevention
P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P260 - Do not breathe gas. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P264 - Wash thoroughly after handling.
Response
P308 + P311 - IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P304 + P340, P312 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell.
Storage
P405 - Store locked up. P410 + P403 - Protect from sunlight. P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
Liquid can cause burns similar to frostbite. Hazards identified when used : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 4 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) - Category 2 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) (Respiratory tract irritation) - Category 3 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEATED EXPOSURE) - Category 2
