SDS

Difluoromethane
(R32)
Safety Data Sheet
according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations
01/03/2020 EN (English) 5/8
Viscosity, dynamic : No reliable data available.
Explosive limits : 12.7 - 33.4 vol %
Explosive properties : Not applicable.
Oxidising properties : Not applicable.
9.2. Other information
Gas group : Press. Gas (Liq.)
Additional information : Gas/vapour heavier than air. May accumulate in confined spaces, particularly at or below
ground level.
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1. Reactivity
No reactivity hazard other than the effects described in sub-sections below.
10.2. Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
Can form explosive mixture with air. May react violently with oxidants.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. Avoid moisture in installation systems.
10.5. Incompatible materials
Air, Oxidisers. Moisture. For additional information on compatibility refer to ISO 11114.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1. Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity (oral) : Not classified
Acute toxicity (dermal) : Not classified
Acute toxicity (inhalation) : Not classified
Skin corrosion/irritation : Not classified
pH: Not applicable for gases and gas mixtures.
Serious eye damage/irritation : Not classified
pH: Not applicable for gases and gas mixtures.
Respiratory or skin sensitisation : Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified
Carcinogenicity : Not classified
Reproductive toxicity : Not classified
STOT-single exposure : Not classified
STOT-repeated exposure : Not classified
Aspiration hazard : Not classified
Viscosity, kinematic : No data available
Most important symptoms and effects, both
acute and delayed
: Refer to section 11.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1. Toxicity
Ecology - general : Classification criteria are not met.
Difluoromethane (R32) (75-10-5)
LC50 96 h - Fish [mg/l] 1507 mg/l
EC50 48h - Daphnia magna [mg/l] 142 mg/l
EC50 72h - Algae [mg/l] 652 mg/l