Refrigerant 717

Physical hazards

None

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 2) Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 2) Skin corrosion (Category 1) Serious eye damage (Category 1) Respiratory sensitization (Category 1) Skin sensitization (Category 1) Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 1B) Carcinogenicity (Category 1B) Reproductive toxicity (Category 1B) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Inhalation (Category 1) Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1)

Environmental hazards

Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1)

Signal word

DANGER - 1 -

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed. Fatal if inhaled. Fatal in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and serious eye damage. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause genetic effects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs (lungs, skin, eyes, mucous membranes, liver, kidney, gastrointestinal system, muscles). Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Get medical advice if exposed or concerned. Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center or doctor. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Do not breathe gas or vapors. Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection, to include NIOSH-approved full face respirator with an ammonia cartridge. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wear protective gloves/clothing composed of impervious materials, such as butyl or nitrile rubber. If on skin (or hair): Wash with plenty of water/shower. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear eye protection/face protection listed in Section 8 of Safety Data Sheet. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do so, continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. Specific treatment: See Section 4 of Safety Data Sheet for first aid instructions. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with state and federal regulations. Avoid releases to the environment. Collect spillage.

2.3 Other hazards

Although not combustible, may burn or explode in closed spaces. Vapors are lighter than air, but may hug the ground when cold. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse environmental effects. - 2 -