Harp 134a

Hazard statements (CLP)

H280

Code

Statements

H280

Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture Classification - EC Compressed gas: H280;

Hazard pictograms

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Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Compressed gas: H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

Precautionary statements

P410+P403 - Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.

Other hazards

Asphyxiant in high concentrations. May cause cold burns/frostbite.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

2.1.2. Classification - EC Compressed gas: H280; 1272/2008 2.2. Label elements Hazard pictograms Copyright © 2017 ChemSoft Limited. All rights reserved. Powered by Print date 2017-06-21 Annex R-1 170621 SDS Refrigerant HFC-R134a 35 Page 2/7 2.2. Label elements Signal Word Warning Hazard Statement Compressed gas: H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Precautionary Statement: P410+P403 - Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. Storage 2.3. Other hazards Other hazards Asphyxiant in high concentrations. May cause cold burns/frostbite. SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients 3.1. Substances 67/548/EEC / 1999/45/EC Chemical Name Index No. CAS No. EC No. REACH Registration Conc. Classification M-factor. Number (%w/w) Harp® 134a 811-97-2 212-377-0 01-2119459374-33 90 - 100% (1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (HFC 134a)) EC 1272/2008 Chemical Name Index No. CAS No. EC No. REACH Registration Conc. Classification M-factor. Number (%w/w) Harp® 134a 811-97-2 212-377-0 01-2119459374-33 90 - 100% Compressed gas: H280; (1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (HFC 134a)) SECTION 4: First aid measures 4.1. Description of first aid measures Inhalation Move the exposed person to fresh air. Eye contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Skin contact Frostbite: treat as thermal burns. Ingestion Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure. 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Inhalation Seek medical attention if irritation or symptoms persist. Eye contact Seek medical attention if irritation or symptoms persist. Skin contact Frostbite: treat as thermal burns. Ingestion Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure. 4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Inhalation If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible). Eye contact Seek medical attention if irritation or symptoms persist. Skin contact Seek medical attention if irritation or symptoms persist. Ingestion Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure. SECTION 5: Firefighting measures 5.1. Extinguishing media Use extinguishing media appropriate to the surrounding fire conditions. 5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture This product is not flammable in air under ambient conditions of temperature and pressure. Certain mixtures of the product and air under pressure may be flammable. At high temperature :, Thermal decomposition giving toxic and corrosive products :, Gaseous hydrogen fluoride (HF)., Carbon oxides. 5.3. Advice for firefighters Wear self contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Cool containers / tanks with water spray. Ensure a system for the rapid emptying of containers. In case of fire nearby, remove Copyright © 2017 ChemSoft Limited. All rights reserved. Powered by Print date 2017-06-21 Annex R-1 170621 SDS Refrigerant HFC-R134a 36 Page 3/7 5.3. Advice for firefighters exposed containers. SECTION 6: Accidental release measures 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Ensure adequate ventilation of the working area. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Evacuate personnel to a safe area. Wear self contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Vapours are heavier than air. 6.2. Environmental precautions Do not release into the environment. 6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Recovery: Allow to evaporate. Elimination: See chapter 13. 6.4. Reference to other sections See section 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION for further information. See section 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS for further information. SECTION 7: Handling and storage 7.1. Precautions for safe handling Ensure adequate ventilation of the working area. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Adopt best Manual Handling considerations when handling, carrying and dispensing. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Do not eat, drink or smoke in areas where this product is used or stored. When using do not eat or drink. Wash hands after handling the product. 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Keep containers tightly closed. Keep in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Store in correctly labelled containers. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Store out of direct sunlight. Storage temperature: <45°C. Suitable packaging Stainless steel. Steel. 7.3. Specific end use(s) See section 1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against for further information. SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection 8.1. Control parameters Occupational exposure controls. 8.1.1. Exposure Limit Values Harp® 134a WEL 8-hr limit ppm: 1000 WEL 8-hr limit mg/m3: 4240 (1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (HFC 134a)) WEL 15 min limit ppm: - WEL 15 min limit mg/m3: - WEL 8-hr limit mg/m3 total - WEL 15 min limit mg/m3 total - inhalable dust: WEL 8-hr limit mg/m3 total - WEL 15 min limit mg/m3 total - respirable dust: 8.2. Exposure controls Copyright © 2017 ChemSoft Limited. All rights reserved. Powered by Print date 2017-06-21 Annex R-1 170621 SDS Refrigerant HFC-R134a 37 Page 4/7 8.2. Exposure controls 8.2.1. Appropriate engineering Ensure adequate ventilation of the working area. controls 8.2.2. Individual protection Wear protective clothing. measures Eye / face protection Approved safety goggles. Skin protection - Wear suitable gloves. Handprotection Skin protection - Other Wear suitable protective clothing. Respiratory protection Wear suitable respiratory equipment when necessary. Occupational exposure Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs. controls SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties Appearance Gas Colour Colourless Odour Slight Odour threshold No data available Freezing Point No data available Evaporation rate No data available Water solubility No data available Fat Solubility No data available Soluble in No data available Partition coefficient No data available (n-octanol/water) Partition coefficient No data available Autoignition temperature > 743 °C Decomposition temperature > 370 °C Vapour pressure = 0.574 MPa Vapour density = 4.24 kg/m3 Relative density = 1.21 (H2O = 1 @ 20 °C) Initial boiling point - 26 °C Melting point - 108 °C Flash point Not applicable. pH Not applicable. Flammability (solid, gas) Not applicable. Viscosity Not applicable. Explosive properties Not applicable. Oxidising properties Not applicable. Solubility No data available 9.2. Other information Copyright © 2017 ChemSoft Limited. All rights reserved. Powered by Print date 2017-06-21 Annex R-1 170621 SDS Refrigerant HFC-R134a 38 Page 5/7 9.2. Other information VOC (Volatile organic Not relevant compounds) Conductivity No data available Surface tension No data available Gas group No data available Benzene Content No data available Lead content No data available SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity 10.1. Reactivity Stable under normal conditions. The gaseous product in presence of air can form, under certain conditions of temperature and pressure, a flammable mixture. 10.2. Chemical stability Stable under normal conditions. The gaseous product in presence of air can form, under certain conditions of temperature and pressure, a flammable mixture. 10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions No data is available on this product. 10.4. Conditions to avoid Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Avoid contact with flames and red hot metallic surfaces. 10.5. Incompatible materials Alkaline hydroxides. Alkaline earth metals. Strong oxidising agents. Finely divided metals. 10.6. Hazardous decomposition products At high temperature :, Thermal decomposition giving toxic and corrosive products :, Gaseous hydrogen fluoride (HF)., Carbon oxides. Decomposition temperature: >370°C. SECTION 11: Toxicological information 11.1. Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity Slightly harmful by inhalation. As with other volatile aliphatic halogenated compounds, through vapour accumulation and/or inhalation of large quantities, the product can cause :, Loss of consciousness and cardiac disorders aggravated by stress and lack of oxygen, risk of mortality. Skin corrosion/irritation Ejection of liquefied gas : frostbite possible. Serious eye damage/irritation Ejection of liquefied gas : frostbite possible. Respiratory or skin No data available. sensitisation Germ cell mutagenicity No data available. Carcinogenicity No data available. Reproductive toxicity No data available. STOT-single exposure No data available. STOT-repeated exposure No data available. Aspiration hazard No data available. Repeated or prolonged No data available. exposure 11.1.4. Toxicological Information No data available SECTION 12: Ecological information Copyright © 2017 ChemSoft Limited. All rights reserved. Powered by Print date 2017-06-21 Annex R-1 170621 SDS Refrigerant HFC-R134a 39 Page 6/7 12.1. Toxicity No data available 12.2. Persistence and degradability Not readily biodegradable. 12.3. Bioaccumulative potential Does not bioaccumulate. Partition coefficient Harp® 134a No data available 12.4. Mobility in soil No data is available on this product. 12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment This substance is not considered to be persistent, bioaacumulating, toxic (PBT), nor very persistent, very bioaccumulating (vPvB). 12.6. Other adverse effects Global warming potential (GWP): Global warming potential with respect to CO2 = 1430 (IPCC Assessment Report 4). Ozone depletion potential: Ozone depletion potential; ODP; (R-11 = 1), Value:. SECTION 13: Disposal considerations 13.1. Waste treatment methods Dispose of in compliance with all local and national regulations. Disposal methods Contact a licensed waste disposal company. SECTION 14: Transport information Hazard pictograms 14.1. UN number UN3159 14.2. UN proper shipping name 1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROETHANE 14.3. Transport hazard class(es) ADR/RID 2 Subsidiary risk - IMDG 2.2 Subsidiary risk - IATA 2.2 Subsidiary risk - 14.4. Packing group Packing group - Copyright © 2017 ChemSoft Limited. All rights reserved. Powered by Print date 2017-06-21 Annex R-1 170621 SDS Refrigerant HFC-R134a 40 Page 7/7 14.5. Environmental hazards Environmental hazards No Marine pollutant No 14.6. Special precautions for user No data is available on this product. 14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code No data is available on this product. ADR/RID Hazard ID 20 Tunnel Category (C/E) IMDG EmS Code F-C S-V IATA Packing Instruction (Cargo) 200 Maximum quantity 150 kg Packing Instruction 200 (Passenger) Maximum quantity 75 kg SECTION 15: Regulatory information 15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture Regulations REGULATION (EC) No 1907/2006 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC. 15.2. Chemical safety assessment No data is available on this product. SECTION 16: Other information Other information Text of Hazard Statements in Compressed gas: H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Section 3 Further information The information supplied in this Safety Data Sheet is designed only as guidance for the safe use, storage and handling of the product. This information is correct to the best of our knowledge and belief at the date of publication however no guarantee is made to its accuracy. This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any other process. Copyright © 2017 ChemSoft Limited. All rights reserved. Powered by Print date 2017-06-21 Annex R-1 170621 SDS Refrigerant HFC-R134a 41 Issue 6.4, January 2022 HEXID A4 HEAT TRANSFER FLUID Conforming to Directive 1907/2006/EC SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING 1.1. Product Name Hexid A4 1.2. Supplier Applied Thermal Control Limited 39 Hayhill Industrial Estate, Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8LD. United Kingdom. www.app-therm.com 1.3. Telephone Number +44(0)1530 839998 1.4. Email sales@app-therm.com 1.5. Emergency Telephone Number +44(0)1530 839998 1.6. Intended/Recommended Use Heat Transfer Fluid SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture The product is not classified as dangerous according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008. This mixture is not classified as dangerous according to Directive 1999/45/EC. SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 3.1. Chemical Nature Water (CAS 7732-18-5), not classified. Propylene glycol (CAS 57-55-6) (REACH 01-2119456809-23) (EINECS 200-338-0) not classified. Fluorescein (trace) and biocide (trace) not classified. 3.2. Food Grade SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES General advise No special precautions required. Treat symptomatically. 4.1. Eye Contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids. Remove contact lenses after a few minutes and continue rinsing. If symptoms persist, call a physician. 4.2. Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water. If skin irritation persists, call a physician. 4.3. Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If symptoms persist, call a physician. 4.4. Ingestion Rinse mouth with water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If symptoms persist, call a physician. SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES 5.1. Extinguishing media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Water spray, foam, dry powder or CO2. Alcohol-resistant foam 5.2 Unsuitable extinguishing Media High volume water jet. Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire. 5.3 Specific hazards during firefighting In fire conditions, toxic decomposition products may be formed (see also section 10). In combustion, emits fumes, smoke, carbon dioxide (CO2) and carbon monoxide (CO). Heating will cause a pressure rise - with severe risk of bursting and explosion, Violent steam generation or eruption may occur upon application of direct water to hot liquids. 5.4. Advice for firefighters In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear personal protective equipment. Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire. Keep containers cool by spraying with water if exposed to fire. Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This must not be discharged into drains. Burning fluids may be extinguished by dilution with water Annex R-3 200203 SDS Hexid A4 v6.4 42 Issue 6.4, January 2022 HEXID A4 HEAT TRANSFER FLUID Conforming to Directive 1907/2006/EC SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 6.1. Personal precautions Use personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering the area. 6.2. Precaution to protect the environment Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Avoid subsoil penetration. 6.3 Clean-up procedures Contain the spillage, soak up with non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite) and transfer to a container for disposal according to local / national regulations (see section 13). Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. Dike the area of spill to prevent spreading and pump liquid to salvage tank. Treat recovered material as described in section 13 Disposal considerations. SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE 7.1. Precautions for safe handling Keep container tightly closed. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Spills of these organic materials on hot fibrous insulations may lead to lowering of the auto-ignition temperatures possibly resulting in spontaneous combustion. 7.2. Conditions for safe storage Keep only in the original container. SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 8.1. Control parameters Component: Propane-1,2-diol CAS-No. 57-55-6 Other Occupational Exposure Limit Values EH40 WEL, Time Weighted Average (TWA):, Total vapour and particulates.150 ppm, 474 mg/m3 EH40 WEL, Time Weighted Average (TWA):, Particulate.10 mg/m3 ELV (IE), Time Weighted Average (TWA):, Total vapour and particulates.150 ppm, 470 mg/m3 ELV (IE), Time Weighted Average (TWA):, Particulate.10 mg/m3 8.2. Exposure controls/Appropriate engineering controls Local exhaust. If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure below any recommended or statutory limits. Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection Suitable respiratory protective device Combination filter: A-P2 Filter Type Combined particulates and organic vapour type Hand protection Category short time exposure Break through time> 10 min Protective index Class 1 When prolonged exposure is expected: Break through time> 120 min Protective index Class 4 Observe the information of the glove manufacturers on permeability. Protective gloves should be chosen according to Workplace Safety Assessment. Gloves recommended according to EN 374 (protection against chemicals). Material Chemical resistant gloves made of butyl rubber or nitrile rubber category III according to EN 374. SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 9.1 Appearance at 20oC Fluorescent green clear liquid 9.2 Odour Almost odourless 9.3 Flash point Boils without flashing 9.4 Ignition temperature Not Available 9.5 Flammability Limit Not Available 9.6 Oxidizing Properties Not Available 9.7 Auto flammability 450°C 9.8 Density at 25°C ~1.036g/cm3 9.9 pH (as is) 7 9.10 Boiling point 102oC 9.7 Auto flammability 450oC 9.8 Solubility in water Miscible 9.9 Freezing point -21oC Annex R-3 200203 SDS Hexid A4 v6.4 43 Issue 6.4, January 2022 HEXID A4 HEAT TRANSFER FLUID Conforming to Directive 1907/2006/EC 9.10 Specific Heat Capacity 3.78kJ/kg °K 9.11 Viscosity, Kinetic, at 25°C 3.51mPa.s SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 10.1. Reactivity Stable under recommended storage conditions. No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use. 10.2. Chemical stability No decomposition if stored and applied as directed. Stable under recommended storage conditions. Hygroscopic. 10.3. Hazardous reactions Hazardous polymerisation does not occur. 10.4. Conditions to avoid Generation of gas from decomposition causes pressure in closed systems. Keep away from direct sunlight. Avoid high temperatures. Avoid temperatures exceeding the decomposition temperature. Avoid UV light. 10.5. Materials to avoid Strong acids, Strong bases, Strong oxidizing agents. 10.6. Hazardous decomposition products Aldehydes, Alcohols, Ether, Organic acids. SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION 11.1. Toxicity Oral LD50 : > 20000 mg/kg (rat) This product can present a small hazard if large quantities are swallowed. 11.2. Inhalation LC50 : 6.15 mg/l (rat; 4 h; vapour) At ambient temperature the exposure to vapours is minimal due to a low volatility rate. Inhalation may cause irritation to the nose, throat, upper respiratory tract and lungs. No deaths occurred 11.3. Dermal LD50 : > 20000 mg/kg (rabbit) Prolonged skin contact is unlikely to result in absorption of harmful amounts. Skin irritation by prolonged exposure is unlikely. Repeated contact may cause flaking and softening of skin. 11.4. Eyes Slight irritation is possible. Direct contact with eyes may cause temporary irritation. Corneal injury is unlikely. 11.5. Sensitisation Patch test on human volunteers did not demonstrate sensitisation properties. 11.6. CMR Carcinogenicity Animal testing did not show any carcinogenic effects. Information given is based on data obtained from similar substances. 11.7. Mutagenicity No data available. 11.8. Reproductive toxicity No data available. 11.9. Specific Target Organ Toxicity Single exposure no data available. Repeated exposure no data available. 11.10. Other toxic properties Repeated dose toxicity. In rare cases, repeated excessive exposure to propylene glycol may cause central nervous system effects. Aspiration hazard Due to its physical properties, the substance does probably not pose any aspiration hazard. 11.11. Other relevant toxicity information Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. 11.12. Experience with human exposure Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use. Annex R-3 200203 SDS Hexid A4 v6.4 44 Issue 6.4, January 2022 HEXID A4 HEAT TRANSFER FLUID Conforming to Directive 1907/2006/EC SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 12.1. Acute toxicity Fish - LC50 : 40613 mg/l (Oncorhynchus mykiss; 96 h) (static test) Daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates - LC50 : 18340 mg/l (Ceriodaphnia Dubia (water flea); 48 h) (static test) Algae - ErC50 : 19000 mg/l (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae); 96 h) (Growth inhibition) Bacteria - NOEC : > 20000 mg/l (Pseudomonas putida; 18 h)Chronic toxicity Aquatic invertebrates - NOEC : 13020 mg/l (Ceriodaphnia Dubia (water flea); 7 d) (semi-static test) 12.2. Persistence and degradability Biodegradability 81 % (anaerobic; Exposure Time: 28 d)(OECD 301 F) Readily biodegradable 96 % (anaerobic; Exposure Time: 64 d)(OECD 306.) 12.3. Bioaccumulative potential BCF - 0.09 estimated Low bioaccumulative potential 12.4. Mobility Estimated Koc < 1, indicating very high soil mobility. 12.5. PBT and vPvB assessment Not a PBT or vPvB substance or mixture 12.6. Other adverse effects Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Avoid subsoil penetration. This substance is not in Annex I of Regulation (EC) 2037/2000 on substances that deplete the ozone layer. SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION 13.1. Waste treatment methods Disposal together with normal waste is not allowed. Special disposal required according to local regulations. Do not let product enter drains. Contact waste disposal services. 13.2. Contaminated packaging Empty contaminated packaging thoroughly. They can be recycled after thorough and proper cleaning. Packaging that cannot be cleaned are to be disposed of in the same manner as the product. 13.3. European Waste Catalogue Number No waste code according to the European Waste Catalogue can be assigned for this product, as the intended use dictates the assignment. The waste code is established in consultation with the regional waste disposer. SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION Not dangerous goods for ADR, RID, IMDG and IATA. 14.1. EEC Regulations UNNO None Class None Packing Group None Road & Rail Transport (ADR & RID) None IMDG Not Applicable ICOA None SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION 15.1 Classification Not classified as hazardous to users. 15.2. CAS No. 57556 15.3. Risk or Safety phrases None 15.4. Labelling None SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION Key literature references and sources for data taken from supplier information and data from the "Database of registered substances" of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) were used to create this safety data sheet. Other information - The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to our knowledge at the date of its revision. The information given only describes the products with regard to safety arrangements and is not to be considered as a warranty or quality specification and does not constitute a legal relationship. The information contained in this Safety Data Sheet relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other material or in any process, unless specified in the text. Annex R-3 200203 SDS Hexid A4 v6.4 45