SDS

1475851 - Danby Refrigeration Products - R600a
Revision Date 13-Sep-2018
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Special protective equipment for
fire-fighters
Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full firefighting turnout
gear. Use personal protection equipment.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions
Stop leak if you can do it without risk.
Other Information
Ventilate the area.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for containment
If possible, turn leaking containers so that gas escapes rather than liquid. Allow substance
to evaporate.
Methods for cleaning up
Do not direct water at spill or source of leak.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling
Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not smoke. Use with local exhaust ventilation. Do not
puncture or incinerate cans. Do not stick pin or any other sharp object into opening on top
of can. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage Conditions
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Exposure Limits
.
Chemical name
ACGIH TLV
OSHA PEL
NIOSH IDLH
Isobutane
75-28-5
STEL: 1000 ppm explosion
hazard
N/A
N/A
Chemical name
Alberta
British Columbia
Ontario TWAEV
Quebec
Isobutane
75-28-5
TWA: 1000 ppm
STEL: 1000 ppm
Other Exposure Guidelines
Vacated limits revoked by the Court of Appeals decision in AFL-CIO v. OSHA, 965 F.2d
962 (11th Cir., 1992).
Appropriate engineering controls
Engineering controls
Showers
Eyewash stations