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) 7/8
DOT Packaging Exceptions (49 CFR 173.xxx) : 306
DOT Quantity Limitations Passenger aircraft/rail
(49 CFR 173.27)
: Forbidden
DOT Quantity Limitations Cargo aircraft only (49
CFR 175.75)
: 150 kg
DOT Vessel Stowage Location : D - The material must be stowed ‘‘on deck only’’ on a cargo vessel and on a passenger vessel
carrying a number of passengers limited to not more than the larger of 25 passengers or one
passenger per each 3 m of overall vessel length, but the material is prohibited on passenger
vessels in which the limiting number of passengers is exceeded.
DOT Vessel Stowage Other : 40 - Stow ‘‘clear of living quarters’’
Emergency Response Guide (ERG) Number : 115
Other information : No supplementary information available.
Special transport precautions : Avoid transport on vehicles where the load space is not separated from the driver's
compartment. Ensure vehicle driver is aware of the potential hazards of the load and knows
what
to do in the event of an accident or an emergency. Before transporting product containers:
- Ensure there is adequate ventilation. - Ensure that containers are firmly secured. - Ensure
cylinder valve is closed and not leaking. - Ensure valve outlet cap nut or plug (where provided)
is correctly fitted. - Ensure valve protection device (where provided) is correctly fitted.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Not applicable
Transport by sea
Transport document description (IMDG) : UN 3252 DIFLUOROMETHANE (REFRIGERANT GAS R 32), 2.1
UN-No. (IMDG) : 3252
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) : DIFLUOROMETHANE (REFRIGERANT GAS R 32)
Class (IMDG) : 2 - Gases
Limited quantities (IMDG) : 0
MFAG-No 115
Air transport
Transport document description (IATA) : UN 3252 Difluoromethane, 2.1
UN-No. (IATA) : 3252
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) : Difluoromethane
Class (IATA) : 2
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1. US Federal regulations
Difluoromethane (R32) (75-10-5)
Listed on the United States TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) inventory
15.2. International regulations
CANADA
Difluoromethane (R32) (75-10-5)
Listed on the Canadian DSL (Domestic Substances List)
EU-Regulations
No additional information available
National regulations
No additional information available
15.3. US State regulations
No additional information available