SDS

Safety Data Sheet
According to Regulation (EU) No. 1907/2006 (REACH), Annex II
Version: 1.0/EN Revision date: 28/12/2010
Trade name: R410A Printing date: 28/12/2010
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Certain mixtures of this refrigerant and air when under pressure may be flammable.
Mixtures of this refrigerant and air under pressure should be avoided.
Certain mixtures of HFCs and chlorine may be flammable or reactive under certain conditions.
Thermal decomposition will evolve very toxic and corrosive vapours. (hydrogen fluoride)
Containers may burst if overheated.
5.3 Advice for fire-fighters
Shut off gas supply if this can be done safely. If possible, take container out of dangerous zone.
Cool cylinders with water spray. Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) may be required if cylinders
rupture or release under fire conditions.
Section 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Immediately contact emergency personnel. Keep unnecessary personnel away.
Use suitable protective equipment (section 8). Shut off gas supply if this can be done safely.
Isolate area until gas has dispersed.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Prevent liquid from entering drains, sewers, basements and work pits since the vapour may create a
suffocating atmosphere.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Provided it is safe to do so, isolate the source of the leak.
Allow small spillages to evaporate provided there is adequate ventilation.
Large spillages: Ventilate area. Contain spillages with sand, earth or any suitable adsorbent material.
6.4 Reference to other sections
See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for information on disposal.
Section 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid inhalation of high concentrations of vapours. Atmospheric levels should be controlled in
compliance with the occupational exposure limit. Atmospheric concentrations well below the
occupational exposure limit can be achieved by good occupational hygiene practice.
The vapour is heavier than air, high concentrations may be produced at low levels where general
ventilation is poor, in such cases provide adequate ventilation or wear suitable respiratory protective
equipment with positive air supply. Avoid contact with naked flames and hot surfaces as corrosive and
very toxic decomposition products can be formed. Avoid contact between the liquid and skin and eyes.