Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
420-46-2
Name of the chemical
Ethane, 1,1,1-trifluoro
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2018-04-06
Product name
R-143a
Product Synonyms
1,1,1-trifluoroethane
CAS No.
420-46-2
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
National Refrigerants, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable Gas, Gas under pressure, Compressed Gas
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
Extremely flammable gas, Contains gas under pressure, may explode if heated
Hazard pictograms
Flames, Gas Cylinder
Prevention
Keep away from heat, sparks, open flame, and hot surfaces. No Smoking
Response
Leaking gas fire Do not extinguish unless leak can be stopped immediately. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.
Storage
Protect from sunlight, store in a well ventilated place EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Flammable gas. Liquid under high pressure.
Potential health effects
Effects of Overexposure: Eye Contact Eye contact with the rapidly evaporation liquid may cause frostbite. Skin Contact Skin contact with the rapidly evaporation liquid may cause frostbite. Frostbite effects are a change in color of the skin to gray or white, followed by blistering. Inhalation Vapor is heavier than air and can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for breathing. Inhalation of high vapor concentration may cause dizziness, disorientation, incoordination, narcosis, nausea or vomiting, leading to unconsciousness, cardiac irregularities, or death. Ingestion Not an expected route of exposure.
