SAFETY DATA SHEET according to EC directive 2001/58/EC
DuPont鈩? SUVA庐 123 Refrigerant
Version 2.1
Revision Date 12.04.2006 Ref. 130000024258
This SDS adheres to the standards and regulatory requirements of Great Britain and may not meet the regulatory
requirements in other countries.
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product information
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Product name : DuPont SUVA 123 Refrigerant
Types : ASHRAE Refrigerant number designation: R-123
Use of the : refrigerant
Substance/Preparation
Company Du Pont de Nemours (Nederland) B.V.
:
Baanhoekweg 22
NL-3313 LA Dordrecht
The Netherlands
Telephone : +31-78-630.1011
Telefax : +31-78-630.1181
Emergency telephone : +44-(0)8456-006.640
number
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS-No. EC-No. Classification Concentration [%]
2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane (R123) 306-83-2 206-190-3 N; R59 >= 99,8
For the full text of the R phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Dangerous for the ozone layer.
Vapours are heavier than air and can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for breathing.
Prolonged skin contact may defat the skin and produce dermatitis.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General advice : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Victim to lie down in
the recovery position, cover and keep him warm. If breathing is irregular or
stopped, administer artificial respiration.
Inhalation : Move to fresh air. Keep patient warm and at rest. Artificial respiration and/or
oxygen may be necessary.
Skin contact : Wash off with warm water. Take off all contaminated clothing immediately.
Eye contact : Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids. Consult a
physician.
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Ingestion : Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water.
Consult a physician.
Notes to physician
Treatment : Do not give adrenaline or similar drugs.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Specific hazards during fire : Fire or intense heat may cause violent rupture of packages.
fighting
Special protective : In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Use personal
equipment for fire-fighters protective equipment.
Further information : Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the
surrounding environment. Cool containers / tanks with water spray. Fire
residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in
accordance with local regulations.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions : Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Ventilate the area. Refer to protective
measures listed in sections 7 and 8.
Environmental precautions : Prevent further leakage or spillage. Prevent spreading over a wide area (e.g. by
containment or oil barriers). Should not be released into the environment.
Methods for cleaning up : Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g.
sand, earth, diatomaceus earth, vermiculite) and place in container for disposal
according to local / national regulations (see section 13).
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Advice on safe handling : Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. For personal
protection see section 8. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Advice on protection : Avoid any dust buildup with fluorocarbons and metal mixtures.
against fire and explosion
Storage
Requirements for storage : Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store in original
areas and containers container.
Advice on common storage : No materials to be especially mentioned.
German storage class : 12 : Non Combustible Liquids
Other data : No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering measures
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection : For rescue and maintenance work in storage tanks use self-contained breathing
apparatus. Vapours are heavier than air and can cause suffocation by reducing
oxygen available for breathing.
Hand protection : Material: Hydrofluoric acid-resistant and solvent-resistant gloves (gloves made
of VITON*).
Glove thickness: 0,7 mm
Wearing time: 2 h
Eye protection : safety glasses
Skin and body protection : protective suit
Hygiene measures : Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. When
using do not eat, drink or smoke. Do not breathe vapours or spray mist. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form : liquid,
Colour : colourless,
Odour : slight, ether-like,
pH : neutral
Melting point/range : -107,0 掳C at 1 013 hPa
Boiling point/range : 27,6 掳C at 1 013 hPa
Flash point : does not flash
Ignition temperature : 730 掳C
Explosive properties : Not explosive
Vapour pressure : 971 hPa at 25 掳C
Density : 1,46 g/cm3 at 25 掳C, (as liquid)
Density : 1,475 g/cm3 at 15 掳C, (as liquid)
Density : 0,0058 g/cm3 at 27,9 掳C (1 013 hPa)
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Water solubility : 3,9 g/l at 25 掳C
Viscosity, dynamic : 0,449 mPa/s at 25 掳C
Relative vapour density : 5,3
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to avoid : The product is not flammable in air under ambient conditions of temperature and
pressure. When pressurised with air or oxygen the mixture may become
flammable. Certain mixtures of HCFCs or HFCs with chlorine may become
flammable or reactive under certain conditions.
Materials to avoid : alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, powdered metals, powdered metal salts
Hazardous decomposition : fluorinated hydrocarbons, hydrogen fluoride, carbon dioxide (CO2), Carbon
products monoxide, Hydrogen chloride gas, halogenated compounds
Hazardous reactions : No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute oral toxicity
鈥? 2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1- : ALD/ rat : 9 000 mg/kg
trifluoroethane (R123)
Acute inhalation toxicity
鈥? 2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1- : LC50/ 4 h/ rat : 46,7 mg/l
trifluoroethane (R123)
Acute dermal toxicity
鈥? 2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1- : LD50/ rabbit : > 2 000 mg/kg
trifluoroethane (R123)
Skin irritation : According to the classification criteria of the European Union, the product is not
considered as being a skin irritant. Repeated or prolonged contact with the
preparation may cause removal of natural fat from the skin resulting in
desiccation of the skin.
Eye irritation : Mild eye irritation
Sensitization : Animal test did not cause sensitization by skin contact.
Human experience : Excessive exposures may affect human health, as follows:
Inhalation
severe shortness of breath, narcosis, Irregular cardiac activity
Further information : Rapid evaporation of the liquid may cause frostbite.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Ozone depletion potential : 0,02 - 0,06
Global warming potential : 120
(GWP)
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product : Can be used after re-conditioning. If recycling is not practicable, dispose of in
compliance with local regulations. The product should not be allowed to enter
drains, water courses or the soil.
Contaminated packaging : If recycling is not practicable, dispose of in compliance with local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Further Information : Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Labelling according to EC Directives
Symbol(s) : N Dangerous for the environment
R-phrase(s) : R59 Dangerous for the ozone layer.
S-phrase(s) : S59 Refer to manufacturer / supplier for information on recovery /
recycling.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Text of R phrases mentioned in Section 2
R59 Dangerous for the ozone layer.
Further information
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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.
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