SAFETY DATA SHEET according to Regulation (EU) No. 1907/2006
DuPont鈩? SUVA庐 407C Refrigerant
Version 2.3
Revision Date 17.07.2007 Ref. 130000000517
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
DuPont鈩? SUVA庐 407C Refrigerant
Product name :
Types : ASHRAE Refrigerant number designation: R-407C
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
Emergency telephone : +44-(0)8456-006.640
E-mail address : sds-support@che.dupont.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Rapid evaporation of the liquid may cause frostbite.
Vapours are heavier than air and can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for breathing.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS-No. EC-No. Classification Concentration [%]
Difluoromethane (R32) 75-10-5 200-839-4 F+; R12 23
Pentafluoroethane (R125) 354-33-6 206-557-8 25
1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R134a) 811-97-2 212-377-0 52
For the full text of the R phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General advice : If unconscious place in recovery position and seek medical advice. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If breathing is irregular or
stopped, administer artificial respiration. If symptoms persist, call a physician.
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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Notes to physician
Treatment : Do not give adrenaline or similar drugs.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Specific hazards during fire : pressure build-up
fighting
Special protective : In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
equipment for fire-fighters
Further information : Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the
surrounding environment. Cool containers / tanks with water spray.
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 : Should not be released into the environment.
Methods for cleaning up : Evaporates.
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.
Advice on protection : No special protective measures against fire required.
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 : 2A : Compressed, liquefied or pressurised gas
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Components with workplace control parameters
Components CAS-No. Type Control Update Basis
Form of exposure parameters
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1,1,1,2- 811-97-2 TWA 4 240 mg/m3 2001 EH40 OES
Tetrafluoroethane 1 000 ppm
(R134a)
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 : Heat insulating gloves
Eye protection : Safety glasses
Hygiene measures : Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form : Liquefied gas,
Colour : colourless,
Odour : ether-like,
pH : at ( 25 掳C) neutral
Boiling point/boiling range : ca. -44 掳C at 1 013 hPa
Flash point : does not flash
Ignition temperature : 685 掳C
Vapour pressure : 11 740 hPa at 25 掳C
Vapour pressure : 21 860 hPa at 50 掳C
Density : 1,136 g/cm3 at 25 掳C, (as liquid)
Density : 0,0042 g/cm3 at 25 掳C (1 013 hPa)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Materials to avoid : Alkali metals, Alkaline earth metals, Powdered metals, Powdered metal salts
Hazardous decomposition : Hydrogen halides, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Carbon monoxide, Fluorocarbons,
products Carbonyl halides
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute inhalation toxicity
鈥? Difluoromethane (R32) : LC50/ 4 h/ rat : 2 158 mg/l
鈥? Pentafluoroethane (R125) : ALC/ 4 h/ rat : > 3 480 mg/l
鈥? 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane : LC50/ 4 h/ rat : > 2 085 mg/l
(R134a)
Carcinogenicity : Did not show carcinogenic effects in animal experiments.
assessment
Toxicity to reproduction : Did not show mutagenic or teratogenic effects in animal experiments.
assessment
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
Toxicity to fish
鈥? 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane : LC50 / 96 h/ Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout) : 450 mg/l
(R134a)
Aquatic toxicity
鈥? 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane : / EC50/ 48 h/ Daphnia: 980 mg/l
(R134a)
Global warming potential : 1 653
(GWP)
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product : Can be used after re-conditioning.
Contaminated packaging : Empty pressure vessels should be returned to the supplier.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADR
Class: 2
Classification Code: 2A
HI No:: 20
UN-Number: 3340
Labelling No.: 2.2
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Proper shipping name: Refrigerant gas R 407C
IATA_C
Class: 2.2
UN-Number: 3340
Labelling No.: 2.2
Proper shipping name: Refrigerant gas R 407C
IMDG
Class: 2.2
UN-Number: 3340
Labelling No.: 2.2
Proper shipping name: Refrigerant gas R 407C
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Labelling according to EC Directives
The product does not need to be labelled in accordance with EC directives or respective national laws.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Text of R phrases mentioned in Section 3
R12 Extremely flammable.
Further information
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The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, 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
above information relates only to the specific material(s) designated herein and may not be valid for such material(s)
used in combination with any other materials or in any process or if the material is altered or processed, unless
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