SDS

Product Name Jincool® HFC
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134a
Revision date
2
7
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Feb
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2015
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As in any fire, wear self
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contained breathing apparatus pressure
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demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent)
and full protective gear.
Substance is incombustible. Select fire fighting measures according to the surrounding conditions.
In the case of fire advise fire fighters on the presence of gas cylinders.
Cool surrounding containers with water spray.
If possible, take container out of dangerous zone.
Rise in pressure and risk of bursting when heating.
Be watchful for frostbite in case of contact with fluid.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.
Remove all sources of ignition.
Do not touch damaged packages or spilled material.
Stop leak if you can do it without risk.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Do not release waste gas into the atmosphere.
Return gas cylinders to distributor.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Do n
ot store cylinders at the working area.
Do not force open valve.
When changing bottles, always inspect the leak-proof closure of the filled and empty bottles.
Refilling or transfer in storage rooms is prohibited.
Prevent cylinders from falling over.
Suck back of water into the container must be prevented. Do not allow backfeed into the container.
Use leak-proof equipment with exhaust for refilling or transfer.
The gas has to be dry when filled. That means, the dew-point has to be < -10 °C. Only dry containers are to be
filled.
Usually transport occurs in containers with high pressure. Use suitable equipment for the transport.
Tightly screw on the protective caps and blind nuts when transporting. Secure cylinders against falling over, do not
throw.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Containers have to be labelled clearly and permanently.
Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
Keep upright, protect against falling over.
Protect from exposure to sunlight.
Do not store in escape routes, work rooms, or in direct proximity to them.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Chemical Name
Latvia
France
Finland
Germany
Italy
1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane
(CAS #: 811-97-2)
- - STEL 8000 ppm
STEL 33600 mg/m
3
TWA: 1000 ppm
TWA: 4200 mg/m
3
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