Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
811-97-2
Name of the chemical
1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2009-07-29
Product name
FORANE 134a
Product Synonyms
HFC 134a, R 134a
Chemical name
Hydrofluorocarbon
CAS No.
811-97-2
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Company Information
company name
Arkema Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview Color: transparent Physical state: gas Odor: ether-like WARNING! LIQUID AND GAS UNDER PRESSURE. OVERHEATING OR OVERPRESSURIZING MAY CAUSE GAS RELEASE OR VIOLENT CYLINDER BURSTING. MAY DECOMPOSE ON CONTACT WITH FLAMES OR EXTREMELY HOT METAL SURFACES TO PRODUCE TOXIC AND CORROSIVE PRODUCTS. VAPOR REDUCES OXYGEN AVAILABLE FOR BREATHING AND IS HEAVIER THAN AIR. CAUSES EYE AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE FROSTBITE. MAY CAUSE HEADACHE, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS, LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS. MAY CAUSE EFFECTS ON: HEART
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation and skin contact. Signs and symptoms of acute exposure: Liquid Rapid evaporation of the liquid may cause frostbite. Vapor Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. Vapor is heavier than air and can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for breathing. Central nervous system effects headache, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, loss of consciousness. Stress induced heart effects irregular heart beat, rapid heart beat, (extent of injury depends on severity of exposure). Skin: Slightly irritating. (based on animal studies) Inhalation: Practically nontoxic. (based on animal studies) Eyes: Slightly irritating. (based on animal studies)
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
overexposure Heart disease or compromised heart function.
