SDS

SAFETY DATA SHEET
R134A
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Version 2.6
Revision Date 06/06/2014 Print Date 02/14/2016
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.
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 evapourates readily.
Methods for cleaning up : Ventilate the area.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Handling : Handle with care.
Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist.