EPSILON-CF IOM.pdf - Industrial Air

REFRIGERANT SAFETY DATA - R407C
1. IDENTIFICATION
OF THE SUBSTANCE
2. COMPOSITION /
INFORMATION ON
INGREDIENTS
3. HAZARDS
IDENTIFICATION
1.1 Identification of the
preparation:
R407C
Synonyms: HFC-32lHFC-125IHFG134a
Formula: Mixture
EE-No: difluoromethane (HFC-32) : 200-839-4
1-1-1-2-tetrafluoroethane UHFC-134a): 212-377-0
pentafluoroethane (HFC-125) : 206-557-8
Chemical Name CAS-No – Wt % – Symbol/s: & phases “R”
difluoromethane 75/10/5 – 23 – F+;R12
1-2-2-2-tetrafluoroethane 811/97/2 – 52
pentafluoroethane 354/33/ 6 – 25
3.1 Most important hazards: Liquefied gas: may cause frostbite. Contact with eyes
may cause irritation.
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES 4.1 Eyes Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes.
Keep eye wide open while rinsing. If symptoms persist,
call a physician.
Skin Liquefied gas may cause frostbite. Wash frostbitten
areas with plenty of water. Do not remove clothing.
Wash off with warm water. If skin irritation persists,
call a physician.
Inhalation Inhalation Move to fresh air in case of accidental
inhalation of vapours. Oxygen or artificial respiration
if needed. Do not apply artificial respiration if patient
is breathing; Consult a physician after significant
exposure. Do not give adrenaline or similar drugs.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Call
a physician immediately. Do not give drugs from
adrenaline-ephedrine group.
General advice Consult a physician alter significant exposure.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING
MEASURES
6. ACCIDENTAL
RELEASE MEASURES
5.1 Suitable extinguishing
media:
5.2 Extinguishing media
which must not be
used for safety reasons:
Air Blue • 6
The product itself does not burn. Extinguish with
carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam or water spray.
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to
the environment.
None
5.3 Specific hazards: Possibility of generating hazardous reactions during a
fire due to the presence of F and/or Cl groups. Fire or
intense heat may cause violent rupture of packages.
5.4 Special protective
equipment for firefighters:
In case of fire, west a self contained breathing
apparatus. Protective suit.
5.5 Specific methods: Standard procedure for chemical fires. In the event of
fire, cool tanks with water spray.
6.1 Personal precautions: Use personal protective equipment. Evacuate
personnel to safe areas. Do not breath vapours or
spray mist. Ensure adequate ventilation.
6.2 Methods for cleaning up: Shut off leaks it without risk. Solid evaporates. Ensure
adequate ventilation.