HC-12a Refrigerant

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

HMIS Classification Emergency Overview: Flammable gas mixture is colorless and stenched to facilitate detection. Inhalation may adversely affect the central nervous system. Release of gas into enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces may cause local concentrations above exposure HMIS HEALTH 1 limits. Release of gas into enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces may cause HMIS FLAMMABILITY 4 an oxygen-deficient atmosphere and lead to asphyxiation. Use with HMIS REACTIVITY 0 adequate ventilation. PERSONAL PROTECTION B

EU Classification

Extremely flammable OSHA Regulatory Status: This material is considered hazardous under the OSHA standard.

WHMIS Classification

A, B1

Potential health effects

Inhalation: May produce anesthetic effects and feeling of euphoria. Prolonged overexposure can cause rapid breathing, headache, dizziness, narcosis, unconsciousness and death. Increasing local concentrations of refrigerant gas will cause decreasing concentrations of oxygen and may lead to asphyxiation. Ingestion: Not considered an exposure route. Skin or Eye Contact: Exposure to rapidly expanding gas or vaporizing liquid may cause frostbite or freezing damage to tissue and permanent eye damage. Exposure to gas at ambient pressure and temperature is not considered hazardous to skin or eyes. Chronic Exposure: May damage liver, kidneys and peripheral nervous system. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: No information found. Target Organs: Central nervous system, respiratory system