Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
75-45-6
Name of the chemical
Chlorodifluoromethane
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
420-46-2
Name of the chemical
Ethane, 1,1,1-trifluoro
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
354-33-6
Name of the chemical
Ethane, pentafluoro
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2019-03-28
Product name
FORANE 408A
Product Synonyms
R-408A, HFC 408A, FORANE FX 10
Chemical name
Hydrochlorofluorocarbon
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Low temperature refrigerant, Air conditioning
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Company Information
company name
Arkema Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H280, H420
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H280
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview Color: Clear - colourless Physical state: gaseous Form: Liquefied gas Odor: Slightly ether-like
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Gases under pressure, Liquefied gas, H280 Hazardous to the ozone layer, Category 1, H420 *For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H280 : Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H420 : Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere.
Supplemental label elements
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. May cause frostbite. May cause headache, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, loss of consciousness. May cause cardiac sensitization/cardiac arrhythmia. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.
Storage
P403 : Store in a well-ventilated place. P410 : Protect from sunlight.
Disposal
P502 : Refer to manufacturer/ supplier for information on recovery/ recycling.
Potential health effects
Liquid Contact with liquid or refrigerated gas can cause cold burns and frostbite. Vapor Gas/vapor is heavier than air and can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for breathing. If inhaled: Central nervous system effects: headache, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, loss of consciousness. Stress induced heart effects: Inhalation may cause an increase in the sensitivity of the heart to adrenaline, which could result in irregular or rapid heartbeats and reduced heart function. Medical conditions aggravated by overexposure: Heart disease or compromised heart function.
