SAFETY DATA SHEET

REFRIGERANT R417A
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Compilation date: 28/05/2015
Revision No: 1

Section 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1. Product identifier

Product name: REFRIGERANT R417A

Product code: R417A

1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company name: National Refrigerants Ltd

4 Watling Close
Sketchley Meadows Business Park
Hinckley
Leicestershire
LE10 3EZ
United Kingdom
Tel: 01455 630790
Fax: 01455 630791
Email: [email protected]

1.4. Emergency telephone number

Emergency tel: Carechem24 +44 (0)1865 407333

Section 2: Hazards identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification under CLP: Press. Gas: H280

Most important adverse effects: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

2.2. Label elements

Label elements:
Hazard statements: H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Hazard pictograms: GHS04: Gas cylinder

Signal words: Warning

Precautionary statements: P410+403: Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.

2.3. Other hazards

PBT: This product is not identified as a PBT/vPvB substance.

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Section 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.2. Mixtures

Hazardous ingredients:

REFRIGERANT R134A - REACH registered number(s): 01-2119459374-33

EINECS CAS PBT / WEL CLP Classification Percent

212-377-0 811-97-2 Substance with a Community Press. Gas: H280 30-50%
workplace exposure limit.

PENTAFLUOROETHANE - REACH registered number(s): 01-2119485636-25

206-557-8 354-33-6 Substance with a Community Press. Gas: H280 30-50%

workplace exposure limit.

BUTANE

203-448-7 106-97-8 Substance with a Community Flam. Gas 1: H220; Press. Gas: H280 1-10%
workplace exposure limit.

Section 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures

Skin contact: Remove all contaminated clothes and footwear immediately unless stuck to skin. Drench the
affected skin with running water for 10 minutes or longer if substance is still on skin. Do not
use hot water. If frostbite has occurred call a physician.
Eye contact: Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. Consult a doctor.
Ingestion: Not applicable.
Inhalation: Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so. If unconscious,
check for breathing and apply artificial respiration if necessary. Consult a doctor.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Skin contact: There may be redness or whiteness of the skin in the area of exposure. Frost-bite may occur
causing the affected area to become white and numb.
Eye contact: There may be severe pain. Corneal burns may occur. May cause permanent damage.
Ingestion: There may be irritation of the throat.
Inhalation: Inhalation may produce the following symptoms: Shortness of breath, dizziness, weakness,
nausea, headache, narcosis, irregular cardiac activity. Asphyxia. May cause cardiac
arrhythmia.
Delayed / immediate effects: May cause cardiac arrhythmia.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Immediate / special treatment: Not applicable.

Section 5: Fire-fighting measures

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5.1. Extinguishing media

Extinguishing media: Alcohol resistant foam. Water spray. Carbon dioxide. Dry chemical powder. Suitable
extinguishing media for the surrounding fire should be used. Use water spray to cool
containers.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Exposure hazards: In combustion emits toxic fumes. Non flamable gas.

5.3. Advice for fire-fighters

Advice for fire-fighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing to prevent contact with
skin and eyes.

Section 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions: Refer to section 8 of SDS for personal protection details. Notify the police and fire brigade
immediately. If outside keep bystanders upwind and away from danger point.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions: Stop release if safe to do so. Prevent from entering sewers, basements and work pits, or any
place where the accumulation can be dangerous.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Clean-up procedures: Material evaporates. Ventilate the area, especialy low or enclosed places where heavy
vapours might collect.

6.4. Reference to other sections

Reference to other sections: Refer to section 8 of SDS.

Section 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Handling requirements: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Avoid the formation or spread of mists in the
air.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage conditions: Store in a cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. Store at a temperature not
exceeding 45°C.
Suitable packaging: Must only be kept in original packaging.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

Specific end use(s): No data available.

Section 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

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8.1. Control parameters

Hazardous ingredients:

REFRIGERANT R134A

Workplace exposure limits: Respirable dust

State 8 hour TWA 15 min. STEL 8 hour TWA 15 min. STEL

EU 4240 mg/m3 - - -

PENTAFLUOROETHANE

EU 1000 ppm - - -

BUTANE

UK 1450 mg/m3 1810 mg/m3 - -

DNEL/PNEC Values

Hazardous ingredients:

REFRIGERANT R134A

Type Exposure Value Population Effect

DNEL Inhalation 2476 mg/m3 Workers Systemic
DNEL Inhalation 2476 mg/m3 Consumers Systemic
PNEC Fresh water 0.01 mg/l - -
PNEC Marine water 0.75 mg/l - -
PNEC Microorganisms in sewage treatment 73 mg/l - -

PENTAFLUOROETHANE

Type Exposure Value Population Effect

DNEL Inhalation 16444 mg/m3 Workers Systemic
DNEL Inhalation 1753 mg/m3 Consumers Systemic
PNEC Fresh water 0.1 mg/l - -
PNEC Fresh water sediments 0.6 mg/kg - -

8.2. Exposure controls

Engineering measures: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area.

Respiratory protection: Self-contained breathing apparatus must be available in case of emergency. Vapours are
heavier than air and can cause suffocation by reducing the oxygen available for breathing.
Hand protection: Protective gloves.
Eye protection: Safety glasses with side-shields. Safety goggles. Face-shield. Safety glasses.
Skin protection: Protective clothing.

Section 9: Physical and chemical properties

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9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

State: Liquified gas

Colour: Colourless
Odour: Characteristic odour
Boiling point/range°C: -39.1 Flammability limits %: lower: None
upper: None Flash point°C: Not applicable.
Vapour pressure: 9.835 Bar at 25oC

9.2. Other information

Other information: No data available.

Section 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity

Reactivity: Stable under recommended transport or storage conditions.

10.2. Chemical stability

Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions. Stable at room temperature.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous reactions: Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal transport or storage conditions.
Decomposition may occur on exposure to conditions or materials listed below.

10.4. Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid: Heat. Hot surfaces. Sources of ignition. Flames.

10.5. Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid: Strong oxidising agents. Strong acids.

10.6. Hazardous decomposition products

Haz. decomp. products: In combustion emits toxic fumes.

Section 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Hazardous ingredients:

REFRIGERANT R134A

GASES RAT 4H LC50 567000 ppmV

PENTAFLUOROETHANE

GASES RAT 4H LC50 800000 ppmV

Toxicity values: No data available.

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Symptoms / routes of exposure

Skin contact: There may be redness or whiteness of the skin in the area of exposure. Frost-bite may occur
causing the affected area to become white and numb.
Eye contact: There may be severe pain. Corneal burns may occur. May cause permanent damage.
Ingestion: There may be irritation of the throat.
Inhalation: Inhalation may produce the following symptoms: Shortness of breath, dizziness, weakness,
nausea, headache, narcosis, irregular cardiac activity. Asphyxia. May cause cardiac
arrhythmia.
Delayed / immediate effects: May cause cardiac arrhythmia.

Section 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity

Hazardous ingredients:

REFRIGERANT R134A

ALGAE 72H ErC50 118 mg/l

Daphnia magna 48H EC50 980 mg/l
RAINBOW TROUT (Oncorhynchus mykiss) 96H LC50 450 mg/l

12.2. Persistence and degradability

Persistence and degradability: Not biodegradable.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential: No bioaccumulation potential.

12.4. Mobility in soil

Mobility: No data available.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT identification: This product is not identified as a PBT/vPvB substance.

12.6. Other adverse effects

Other adverse effects: Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP): 0 (R11 = 1) R417A Global Warming Potential (GWP): 2346
(CO2=1) Contains fluoronated greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol.

Section 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods

Disposal operations: Product evaporates.

Recovery operations: Consult manufacturer or supplier for information regarding recovery and recycling of the
product. If recovery is not possible, incinerate at a licenced instalation.
Waste code number: 14 06 01
Disposal of packaging: Return to supplier.

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NB: The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national regulations
regarding disposal.

Section 14: Transport information

14.1. UN number

UN number: UN1078

14.2. UN proper shipping name

Shipping name: REFRIGERANT GAS, N.O.S.

(NORFLUANE; PENTAFLUOROETHANE)

14.3. Transport hazard class(es)

Transport class: 2

14.4. Packing group

14.5. Environmental hazards

Environmentally hazardous: No Marine pollutant: No

14.6. Special precautions for user

Special precautions: No special precautions.

Tunnel code: C/E
Transport category: 3

Section 15: Regulatory information

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Specific regulations: Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol.

15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment

Section 16: Other information

Other information

Other information: This safety data sheet is prepared in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No
2015/830.
* indicates text in the SDS which has changed since the last revision.
Phrases used in s.2 and s.3: H220: Extremely flammable gas.
H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Legal disclaimer: National Refrigerants Ltd believes that the information and recommendations contained
herein (including data and statments) are accurate as of the date hereof. NO WARRANTY
OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY,
OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE
INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN. The information provided herein relates only to the
specific product designated. National Refrigerants expressly disclaims any and all liability as
to any results obtained or arising from any use of the product or reliance on such information.
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