Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-839-4/75-10-5
Name of the chemical
Difluoromethane
Concentration
99.5-100%
General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2025-09-04
Product name
Refrigerant R32
Product Synonyms
HFC-32
CAS No.
75-10-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Refrigerant
Emergency telephone
0344 892 0111, 0845 4647, +44 (0)1865 407333
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Company Information
company name
National Refrigerants Limited
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sds@nationalref.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H221, H280
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H221
Flammable gas
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Flammable gas (H221) Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. (H280)
Precautionary statements
Not applicable.
Prevention
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. (P210)
Response
Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. (P377) In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources. (P381)
Storage
Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. (P410+P403)
Disposal
Not applicable.
Hazardous Ingredients
Does not contain any substances required to report
2.3 Other hazards
Additional warnings In the event of leaks, high concentrations of gases can quickly form. They can be toxic, asphyxiating, or explosive. This mixture/product does not contain any substances known to fulfil the criteria for PBT and vPvB classification. This product does not contain any substances considered to be endocrine disruptors in accordance with the criteria set out in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/707.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flam. Gas 1B; H221, Flammable gas Press. Gas (Liq.) ; H280, Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
