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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product information

Trade name : HFC-134a, Genetron® 134a

Number : 000000009876

Recommended use of the : Refrigerant, Propellant

chemical and restrictions on
use

Manufacturer or supplier's : Honeywell Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

details No.69 Xi Ya Rd,
Shanghai, 020 200131

For further information, : 800-522-8001

please contact: In China: 021-28942149
(Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm)

In case of emergency call : Medical: 1-800-498-5701 or +1-303-389-1414

: Transportation (CHEMTREC): 1-800-424-9300 or +1-703-
527-3887
In China: 4001-204937 or +86 532-83889090
: (24 hours/day, 7 days/week)

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification of the : Gases under pressure, Liquefied gas
substance or mixture

GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

Symbol(s) :

Signal word : Warning

Hazard statements : Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

Precautionary statements : Prevention:

Use personal protective equipment as required.

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Storage:
Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.

Other hazards which do not : Causes asphyxiation in high concentrations. The victim will not
result in classification realize that he/she is suffocating.
May cause cardiac arrhythmia.
May cause frostbite.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Formula : CF3CH2F

Chemical nature : Substance

Chemical name CAS-No. Concentration

1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane 811-97-2 99.80 %
1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation : Move to fresh air.

If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial
respiration.
Use oxygen as required, provided a qualified operator is
present.
Call a physician.
Do not give drugs from adrenaline-ephedrine group.

Skin contact : After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.
If there is evidence of frostbite, bathe (do not rub) with
lukewarm (not hot) water. If water is not available, cover with
a clean, soft cloth or similar covering.
If symptoms persist, call a physician.

Eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids,
for at least 15 minutes.
In case of frostbite water should be lukewarm, not hot.
If symptoms persist, call a physician.

Ingestion : Unlikely route of exposure.

As this product is a gas, refer to the inhalation section.
Do not induce vomiting without medical advice.
Call a physician immediately.

Notes to physician : Because of the possible disturbances of cardiac rhythm,

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catecholamine drugs, such as epinephrine, should be used

with special caution and only in situations of emergency life
support. Treatment of overexposure should be directed at the
control of symptoms and the clinical conditions.
Treat frost-bitten areas as needed.

5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media : The product is not flammable.

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or
carbon dioxide.
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local
circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Specific hazards during : Contents under pressure.

firefighting This product is not flammable at ambient temperatures and
atmospheric pressure.
However, this material can ignite when mixed with air under
pressure and exposed to strong ignition sources.
Container may rupture on heating.
Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray.
Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water
courses.
Vapours are heavier than air and can cause suffocation by
reducing oxygen available for breathing.
Fire may cause evolution of:
Halogenated compounds
Hydrogen fluoride
Carbon oxides
Carbonyl halides

Special protective equipment : In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.
for firefighters Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.
No unprotected exposed skin areas.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, : Immediately evacuate personnel to safe areas.

protective equipment and Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
emergency procedures 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
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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 and materials for : Ventilate the area.

containment and cleaning up

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling
Precautions for safe handling : Handle with care.
Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist.
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Wear personal protective equipment.
Use only in well-ventilated areas.
Pressurized container. Protect from sunlight and do not expose
to temperatures exceeding 50 °C.
Follow all standard safety precautions for handling and use of
compressed gas cylinders.
Use authorized cylinders only.
Protect cylinders from physical damage.
Do not puncture or drop cylinders, expose them to open flame
or excessive heat.
Do not pierce or burn, even after use. Do not spray on a naked
flame or any incandescent material.
Do not remove screw cap until immediately ready for use.
Always replace cap after use.

Advice on protection against : The product is not flammable.

fire and explosion Can form a combustible mixture with air at pressures above
atmospheric pressure.

Storage
Conditions for safe storage, : Pressurized container: protect from sunlight and do not
including any expose to temperatures exceeding 50 °C. Do not pierce or
incompatibilities burn, even after use.
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-
ventilated place.
Storage rooms must be properly ventilated.
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.
Protect cylinders from physical damage.

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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Components with workplace control parameters

Components CAS- Value Control Update Basis
No. parameters
1,1,1,2- 811-97-2 TWA : Time (1,000 ppm) Honeywell:Limit
Tetrafluoroeth weighted established by
ane average Honeywell
1,1,1,2- International
Tetrafluoroeth Inc.
ane

TWA : Time 4,240 mg/m3 2007 WEEL:US.

weighted (1,000 ppm) OARS. WEELs
average Workplace
Environmental
Exposure Level
Guide

Appropriate engineering controls

General room ventilation is adequate for storage and handling.
Perform filling operations only at stations with exhaust ventilation facilities.

Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection : In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory

equipment.
Wear a positive-pressure supplied-air respirator.
Vapours are heavier than air and can cause suffocation by
reducing oxygen available for breathing.
For rescue and maintenance work in storage tanks use self-
contained breathing apparatus.

Hand protection : Leather gloves

In case of contact through splashing:
Protective gloves
Neoprene gloves
Polyvinyl alcohol or nitrile- butyl-rubber gloves

Eye protection : Wear as appropriate:

Safety glasses with side-shields
If splashes are likely to occur, wear:
Goggles or face shield, giving complete protection to eyes
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Skin and body protection : Avoid skin contact with leaking liquid (danger of frostbite).
Wear cold insulating gloves/ face shield/ eye protection.

Hygiene measures : Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety
practice.
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
Keep working clothes separately.

Protective measures : Do not breathe vapour.

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to
the workstation location.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical state : Liquefied gas

Colour : colourless

Odour : weak

pH : Note: neutral

Melting point/range : -101 °C

Boiling point/boiling range : -26.2 °C

Flash point : Note: Not applicable

Evaporation rate : >1

Method: Compared to CCl4.

Vapour pressure : 5,915 hPa

at 21.1 °C(70.0 °F)

14,713 hPa
at 54.4 °C(129.9 °F)

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Vapour density : 3.5

Density : 1.2 g/cm3

Water solubility : 1.5 g/l

Partition coefficient: n- : log Pow: 1.06

octanol/water Note: The product is more soluble in octanol.

Ignition temperature : > 750 °C

Auto-ignition temperature : > 750 °C

Molecular weight : 102.02 g/mol

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical stability : Stable under normal conditions.

Possibility of hazardous : Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

reactions
Conditions to avoid : Pressurized container. Protect from sunlight and do not
expose to temperatures exceeding 50 °C.
Decomposes under high temperature.
Some risk may be expected of corrosive and toxic
decomposition products.
Can form a combustible mixture with air at pressures above
atmospheric pressure.
Do not mix with oxygen or air above atmospheric pressure.

Incompatible materials to : Potassium

avoid Calcium
Powdered metals
Finely divided aluminium
Magnesium
Zinc

Hazardous decomposition : Halogenated compounds

products Hydrogen fluoride
Carbonyl halides
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Carbon oxides

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute inhalation toxicity : LC50: > 500000 ppm

Exposure time: 4 h
Species: Rat

Sensitisation : Cardiac sensitization

Species: dogs
Note: No-observed-effect level 50 000 ppm Lowest observed
effect level 75 000 ppm

Repeated dose toxicity : Species: Rat

NOEL: 40000 ppm

Genotoxicity in vitro : Test Method: Ames test

Result: negative
Method: OECD Test Guideline 471

Genotoxicity in vivo : Species: Mouse

Result: negative

Reproductive toxicity : Species: Mouse

Application Route: Inhalation
NOEL: 50,000 ppm

Teratogenicity : Species: RabbitApplication Route: Inhalation

NOEL: 40,000 ppm

Method: OECD Test Guideline 414

Further information : Note: Vapours are heavier than air and can cause suffocation
by reducing oxygen available for breathing. Rapid evaporation
of the liquid may cause frostbite. Avoid skin contact with
leaking liquid (danger of frostbite).

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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

Toxicity to bacteria : Growth inhibition

EC10: > 730 mg/l
Exposure time: 6 h
Species: Pseudomonas putida

Persistence and degradability

Biodegradability : Result: Not rapidly biodegradable

Value: 3 %
Method: OECD 301 D

Other adverse effects

Additional ecological : Accumulation in aquatic organisms is unlikely.

information We have no quantitative data concerning the ecological
effects of this product.

Ecotoxicology Assessment
Results of PBT assessment
This substance is not considered to be persistent, bioaccumulating and toxic (PBT)., This substance
is not considered to be very persistent and very bioaccumulating (vPvB).

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

CN HW China. National : Hazardous waste

Catalogue of Hazardous
Wastes
Disposal methods : In accordance with local and national regulations.

Disposal methods : Chemical residues in raw materials by the "National List of

Hazardous Wastes" (2008.8.1 entry into force) of the
regulations, a hazardous waste, pollutants are according to
Chinese state or local laws and regulations of the waste
classification. According to our law requires specialized units
to deal with commission, usually the final disposal of
incineration or other legal means to dispose of.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

ADR
UN/ID No. : UN 3159
Description of the goods : 1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROETHANE
Class : 2
Classification Code : 2A
Hazard Identification Number : 20
Labels : 2.2

IATA
UN/ID No. : UN 3159
Description of the goods : 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane
Class : 2.2
Labels : 2.2
Packing instruction (cargo : 200
aircraft)
Packing instruction : 200
(passenger aircraft)

IMDG
UN/ID No. : UN 3159
Description of the goods : 1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROETHANE
Class : 2.2
Labels : 2.2
EmS Number 1 : F-C
EmS Number 2 : S-V

Marine pollutant : no

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

National regulatory information

: Refer to the following regulations: Dangerous Chemicals
Management Ordinance, the State Council Order No. 591;
GB16483-2008 MSDS content and order of items; GB-T 17519-
2013 Material Safety Data Sheet written rules; GB12268-2012
Name List of dangerous goods; GB6944-2012 and the name of
dangerous goods classification number; GB13690-2009
chemical formula for risk classification and General; GBZ 2.1-
2007 workplace hazards Part 1 occupational exposure limit
chemical hazards; GB30000.2~29-2013 classification of
chemicals, warning labels and warning statements of safety
norms
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Other international regulations

Notification status
US. Toxic Substances : On TSCA Inventory
Control Act

Australia. Industrial Chemical : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory

(Notification and
Assessment) Act

Canada. Canadian : All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL
Environmental Protection Act
(CEPA). Domestic
Substances List (DSL)

Japan. Kashin-Hou Law List : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory

Korea. Existing Chemicals : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory

Inventory (KECI)

Philippines. The Toxic : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory

Substances and Hazardous
and Nuclear Waste Control
Act

China. Inventory of Existing : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory

Chemical Substances

NZIOC - New Zealand : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory

16. OTHER INFORMATION

HMIS III NFPA

Health hazard : 1 2
Flammability : 1 1
Physical Hazard : 0
Instability : 0

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Hazard rating and rating systems (e.g. HMIS® III, NFPA): This information is intended solely for the
use of individuals trained in the particular system.

Further information

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 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. Final determination of suitability of any
material is the sole responsibility of the user. This information should not constitute a guarantee for
any specific product properties.

Changes since the last version are highlighted in the margin. This version replaces all previous
versions.
Previous Issue Date: 11/02/2011
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