SAFETY DATA SHEET R134A Revision Date 12/20/2018 Version 2.7 SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product name : Genetron® 134a Product Use Description : Refrigerant, Propellant Manufacturer or supplier's details : Whynter 3320 E Birch Street Brea CA 92821 For more information call : 866-949-6837 (Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm) SECTION 2.
SAFETY DATA SHEET R134A Symbol(s) : Signal word : Warning Hazard statements : Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation. Precautionary statements : Storage: Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. Hazards not otherwise classified : May cause cardiac arrhythmia. May cause frostbite. Carcinogenicity No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.
SAFETY DATA SHEET R134A Skin contact : After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. If there is evidence of frostbite, bathe (do not rub) with lukewarm (not hot) water. If water is not available, cover with a clean, soft cloth or similar covering. If symptoms persist, call a physician. Eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. In case of frostbite water should be lukewarm, not hot. If symptoms persist, call a physician.
SAFETY DATA SHEET R134A 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. SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions : Immediately evacuate personnel to safe areas.
SAFETY DATA SHEET R134A Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wear personal protective equipment. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Pressurized container. Protect from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 °C. Follow all standard safety precautions for handling and use of compressed gas cylinders. Use authorized cylinders only. Protect cylinders from physical damage. Do not puncture or drop cylinders, expose them to open flame or excessive heat.
SAFETY DATA SHEET R134A Eye protection : Wear as appropriate: Safety glasses with side-shields If splashes are likely to occur, wear: Goggles or face shield, giving complete protection to eyes Hand protection : Leather gloves In case of contact through splashing: Protective gloves Neoprene gloves Polyvinyl alcohol or nitrile- butyl-rubber gloves Skin and body protection : Avoid skin contact with leaking liquid (danger of frostbite). Wear cold insulating gloves/ face shield/ eye protection.
SAFETY DATA SHEET R134A SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical state : Liquefied gas Color : colourless Odor : weak pH : Note: neutral Melting point/freezing point : -101 °C Boiling point/boiling range : -26.2 °C Flash point : Note: not applicable Evaporation rate : >1 Method: Compared to CCl4. Lower explosion limit : Note: None Upper explosion limit : Note: None Vapor pressure : Vapor density : 3.5 Density : 1.2 g/cm3 Water solubility : 1.
SAFETY DATA SHEET R134A Partition coefficient: noctanol/water : log Pow: 1.06 Note: The product is more soluble in octanol. Ignition temperature : > 750 °C Auto-ignition temperature : Decomposition temperature : > 250 °C Note: To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat. Molecular weight : 102.02 g/mol Global warming potential (GWP) Ozone depletion potential (ODP) : 1,300 > 750 °C : 0 SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical stability : Stable under normal conditions.
SAFETY DATA SHEET R134A Hazardous decomposition products : Halogenated compounds Hydrogen fluoride Carbonyl halides Carbon oxides SECTION 11.
SAFETY DATA SHEET R134A SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Disposal methods : Observe all Federal, State, and Local Environmental regulations. Note : This product is subject to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Clean Air Act Regulations Section 608 in 40 CFR Part 82 regarding refrigerant recycling. SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT IATA IMDG UN/ID No. Proper shipping name Class Packing group Hazard Labels : UN 3159 : 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane 2.2 UN/ID No.
SAFETY DATA SHEET R134A US. Toxic Substances Control Act : On TSCA Inventory Australia. Industrial Chemical (Notification and Assessment) Act : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory Canada. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). Domestic Substances List (DSL) : All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL. Japan. Kashin-Hou Law List : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory Korea.
SAFETY DATA SHEET R134A California Prop. 65 : This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or any other reproductive harm. New Jersey RTK : 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane 811-97-2 Pennsylvania RTK : 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane 811-97-2 WHMIS Classification : A: Compressed Gas This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
SAFETY DATA SHEET R134A information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.
