General Information
Revision date
2012-03-02
Product name
Freon R12 (Dichlorodifluoromethane)
Product Synonyms
R12
Chemical name
Freon in Nitrogen
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Gasco Affiliates, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@gascogas.com
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Colorless gas which may cause eye, skin and respiratory irritation. High concentrations of gas may accumulate in confined or poorly ventilated areas, displacing oxygen and causing unconsciousness or death. Exposure to Freon 134A present in this product may cause eye, skin and respiratory damage. High exposure may result in cardiac irregularities, unconsciousness, and death. Use only with adequate ventilation. Contents under pressure.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Skin Contact Skin Absorption Eye Contact Inhalation Ingestion Yes No Yes No
Potential health effects
Exposure Limits Irritant Sensitization Reproductive Hazard Mutagen Yes No Carcinogenicity --NTP No IARC No OSHA No EYE EFFECTS: Contact may cause eye irritation. SKIN EFFECTS: Contact may cause skin irritation and redness. INGESTION EFFECTS: Ingestion unlikely. Gas at room temperature. 1 INHALATION EFFECTS: If released in a confined area this product may displace oxygen and result in asphyxia. High concentrations of ammonia vapors can cause laryngitis, pulmonary edema or pneumonitis. NFPA HAZARD CODES HMIS HAZARD CODES RATING SYSTEM Health: 2 Health: 2 0= No Hazard Flammability: 0 Flammability: 0 1= Slight Hazard Reactivity: 0 Reactivity: 0 2= Moderate Hazard 3= Serious Hazard 4= Severe Hazard
