SDS

SAFETY DATA SHEET
Genetron® AZ-20 (R-410A)
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Version 1.0 0 Issuing date 02/01/2017 Revision Date 02/01/2017 Print Date 07/24/2018
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Suitable extinguishing media : The product is not flammable.
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or
carbon dioxide.
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local
circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Specific hazards during
firefighting
:
Contents under pressure.
This product is not flammable at ambient temperatures and
atmospheric pressure.
However, this material can ignite when mixed with air under
pressure and exposed to strong ignition sources.
Container may rupture on heating.
Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray.
Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water
courses.
Vapours are heavier than air and can cause suffocation by
reducing oxygen available for breathing.
In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be
produced such as:
Hydrogen halides
Hydrogen fluoride
Carbon monoxide
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Carbonyl halides
Special protective equipment
for firefighters
:
In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.
No unprotected exposed skin areas.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions,
protective equipment and
emergency procedures
: Immediately evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
Wear personal protective equipment. Unprotected persons
must be kept away.
Remove all sources of ignition.
Avoid skin contact with leaking liquid (danger of frostbite).
Ventilate the area.
After release, disperses into the air.
Vapours are heavier than air and can cause suffocation by
reducing oxygen available for breathing.
Avoid accumulation of vapours in low areas.
Unprotected personnel should not return until air has been
tested and determined safe.
Ensure that the oxygen content is >= 19.5%.
Environmental precautions :
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
The product evaporates readily.
Methods and materials for
containment and cleaning up
: Ventilate the area.