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SAFETY DATA SHEET R- 236fa
1. IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Refrigerant 236fa
SYNONYMS: R- 236fa, Refrigerant 236fa, HFC 236fa, 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane
RECOMMENDED USE: Refrigerant
DISTRIBUTOR: Hudson Technologies Company
ADDRESS: PO Box 1541
One Blue Hill Plaza
Pearl River, NY 10965
EMERGENCY PHONE: 1- 800-501-4376
CHEMTREC PHONE: 1-800-424-9300
INFORMATION PHONE: 1-800-953-2244
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Colorless, volatile liquid with ethereal odor. Non-flammable material. Contact
with the liquid may cause frostbite. Overexposure to vapors by inhalation may cause dizziness and loss of
concentration. At higher levels, central nervous system depression and cardiac arrhythmia may result from
exposure. Vapors displace air and can cause asphyxiation in confined spaces. At higher temperatures,
(>250°C), decomposition products may include Hydrochloric Acid (HCL), Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) and
carbonyl halides.
HAZARD
CLASSIFICATION: Gases Under Pressure
USDOT Hazard Class 2.2, Non-Flammable Gas
SIGNAL WORD: WARNING
HAZARD
STATEMENTS: Gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Harmful in contact with skin - may cause frostbite
May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation. Inhalation of high concentrations
of vapor is harmful and may cause heart irregularities, unconsciousness, or death.
May cause dizziness or drowsiness
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
PREVENTION: Do not breathe vapors. Use only with adequate ventilation - never in a closed
space. Wear protective gloves. Wear eye protection.
RESPONSE: If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Immediately call a physician. If not breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably
mouth to mouth.
If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Avoid stimulants. Do not give adrenalin
If on skin: Wash with plenty of water (not hot water) or use other means to warm
skin slowly.
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses,
if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a physician.
STORAGE: Protect from sunlight. Store in well-ventilated place.
Do not heat above 120°F (50°C). Do not store in damp areas.
DISPOSAL: Comply with Federal, State and local regulations. Reclaim by distillation or remove
to a permitted waste disposal facility
CARCINOGENICITY: Ingredients found on one of the OSHA designated carcinogen lists are listed below.
INGREDIENT NAME NTP STATUS IARC STATUS OSHA LIST
No ingredients listed in this section
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT NAME: Refrigerant 236fa
SYNONYMS: R- 236fa, Refrigerant 236fa, HFC 236fa
INGREDIENT NAME CAS NUMBER WEIGHT %
Ingredient Name CAS Number
1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane (HFC-236fa) 690-39-1
Trace impurities and additional material names not listed above may also appear in Section 15 toward the end of this
Safety Data Sheet.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN: Promptly flush skin with water until all chemical is removed. 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. Get medical attention if symptoms persist.
EYES: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes (in case of frostbite
water should be lukewarm, not hot) lifting eyelids occasionally to facilitate irrigation. Get medical attention if
symptoms persist.
INHALATION: Immediately remove to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. Use
oxygen as required, provided a qualified operator is available. Get medical attention. Do not give epinephrine
(adrenaline).
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INGESTION: Ingestion is unlikely because of the physical properties and is not expected to be hazardous.
In case of accidental ingestion, get medical attention. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by a
physician.
ADVICE TO PHYSICIAN: Because of the possible disturbances of cardiac rhythm, 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.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
NFPA HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
HEALTH: 1 FLAMMABILITY: 0 REACTIVITY: 1 OTHER:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Appropriate for combustibles in the area.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Use water spray to cool containers. Self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) is required if cylinders rupture and contents are released under fire conditions.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Cylinders may rupture under fire conditions. HFC 236fa
should not be permitted to mix with air above atmospheric pressure or at high temperatures, or in an oxygen
enriched environment, since under such conditions it can become combustible in the presence of an ignition source.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Under high temperatures, this product can form hydrofluoric
acid, and possibly carbonyl fluoride.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
IN CASE OF SPILL OR OTHER RELEASE:
(Always wear recommended personal protective equipment.)
Evacuate unprotected personnel. Protected personnel should remove ignition sources and shut off leak, if without
risk, and provide ventilation. Use self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for large spills or releases.
Unprotected personnel should not return until air has been tested and determined safe, including low- lying areas.
Spills and releases may have to be reported to Federal and/or local authorities. See Section 15 regarding
reporting requirements.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
NORMAL HANDLING: Always wear recommended personal protective equipment.
Avoid breathing vapors and liquid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Do not puncture or drop cylinders, expose
them to open flame or excessive heat. Use authorized cylinders only. Follow standard safety precautions for
handling and use of compressed gas cylinders. R-236FA should not be mixed with air above atmospheric pressure
for leak testing or any other purpose.
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STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Store in a cool, well-ventilated area of low fire risk and keep out of direct sunlight. Protect cylinder and its fittings
from physical damage. Storage in subsurface locations should be avoided. Close valve tightly after use and when
empty. Cylinder temperatures should not exceed 52° C (125° F).
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Provide local ventilation at filling zones and areas where leakage is probable.
Mechanical (general) ventilation may be adequate for other operating and storage areas.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
SKIN PROTECTION: Skin contact with refrigerant may cause frostbite. General work clothing and
gloves (leather) should provide adequate protection. If prolonged contact with the liquid or gas is
anticipated, insulated gloves constructed of PVA, neoprene or butyl rubber should be used. Any
contaminated clothing should be promptly removed and washed before reuse.
EYE PROTECTION: For normal conditions, wear safety glasses. Where there is reasonable
probability of liquid contact, wear chemical safety goggles.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None generally required for adequately ventilated work situations.
For accidental release or non-ventilated situations, or release into confined space, where the concentration
may be above the PEL of 1,000 ppm, use a self-contained, NIOSH- approved breathing apparatus or
supplied air respirator. For escape: use the former or a NIOSH-approved gas mask with organic vapor
canister.
ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS: Where contact with liquid is likely, such as in a spill or leak,
impervious boots and clothing should be worn. High dose-level warning signs are recommended for areas
of principle exposure. Provide eyewash stations and quick-drench shower facilities at convenient locations.
For tank cleaning operations, see OSHA regulations, 29 CFR 1910.132 and 29 CFR 1910.133.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
INGREDIENT NAME ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL OTHER LIMIT
1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropane None None *1000 ppm TWA (8hr)
* = Workplace Environmental Exposure Level (AIHA)
OTHER EXPOSURE LIMITS FOR POTENTIAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Hydrogen Fluoride: ACGIH TLV: 3 ppm ceiling
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: Clear, colorless liquefied gas
ODOR: Slight ethereal
PHYSICAL STATE: liquefied gas
BOILING POINT (@ 736 mm Hg): F: 29.5 / C: -1.4
VAPOR PRESSURE (psia): 272.4 kPa @ 77F (25C)
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VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): 5.2 @ 77F (25C)
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O = 1): 1.370 gm/cc
SOLUBILITY IN WATER (@14.7 psia): 725 mg/l
PERCENT SOLIDS BY WEIGHT: Gas
PERCENT VOLATILE: 100% By Wt
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC): Gas
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
NORMALLY STABLE (CONDITIONS TO AVOID):
The product is stable.
Do not mix with oxygen or air above atmospheric pressure. Any source of high temperature, such as lighted
cigarettes, flames, hot spots or welding may yield toxic and/or corrosive decomposition products.
INCOMPATIBILITIES:
Under specific conditions: e.g. very high temperatures and/or appropriate pressures – Freshly abraded aluminum
surfaces may cause strong exothermic reaction. Chemically active metals: potassium, calcium, powdered aluminum,
magnesium and zinc.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Halogens, halogen acids and possibly carbonyl halides. These materials are toxic and irritating.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
IMMEDIATE (ACUTE) EFFECTS:
LC50 : 4 hr. (rat) - > 457,000 ppm / Cardiac Sensitization threshold (dog) > 150,000 ppm
DELAYED (SUBCHRONIC AND CHRONIC) EFFECTS:
Teratogenic – no data available
Mutagenicity – no evidence of mutagenic potential
Carcinogenicity – no evidence of carcinogenic effects
OTHER DATA:
Specific studies to evaluate the effect on female reproduction have not been conducted, but limited
information obtained from development toxicity studies do not indicate adverse effects on females.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Aquatic Toxicity:
48-hour EC50, Daphnia magna: 299 mg/L
96-hour LC50 – Zebra fish: 292 mg/l; freshwater algae: 186 mg/l
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Degradability (BOD): Biodegradation: 16%
Exposure time: 28 d
Not readily biodegradable.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
RCRA - Not a hazardous waste.
OTHER DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Disposal must comply with federal, state, and local disposal or discharge laws. R- 236FA is subject to U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency Clean Air Act Regulations Section 608 in 40 CFR Part 82 regarding refrigerant
recycling.
The information offered here is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product such as
mixing with other materials may significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the RCRA
classification and the proper disposal method.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
HAZARD CLASS: 2.2
SHIPPING NAME; Liquefied Gas, N.O.S. (1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropane)
ID NUMBER: UN3163
PACKING GROUP: P200
LABEL STATEMENT: NONFLAMMABLE GAS
SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Tank Cars, cylinders, ton tanks
For additional information on shipping regulations affecting this material, contact the information number found in
Section 1.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)
TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: Components listed on the TSCA inventory
OTHER TSCA ISSUES: None
SARA TITLE III / CERCLA
“Reportable Quantities” (RQs) and/or “Threshold Planning Quantities” (TPQs) exist for the following ingredients.
INGREDIENT NAME SARA / CERCLA RQ (lb.) SARA EHS TPQ (lb.)
No ingredients listed in this section
Spills or releases resulting in the loss of any ingredient at or above its RQ requires immediate notification to
the National Response Center [(800) 424-8802] and to your Local Emergency Planning Committee.
California Prop. 65: This product does not contain any chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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SECTION 311 HAZARD CLASS: IMMEDIATE PRESSURE
SARA 313 TOXIC CHEMICALS:
The following ingredients are SARA 313 “Toxic Chemicals”.
INGREDIENT NAME COMMENT
No ingredients listed in this section
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW
In addition to the ingredients found in Section 3, the following are listed for state right-to-know purposes.
INGREDIENT NAME WEIGHT % COMMENT
No ingredients listed in this section
ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION:
R- 236FA is subject to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Clean Air Act Regulations at 40 CFR Part 82.
WARNING: Do not vent to the atmosphere. To comply with provisions of the U.S. Clean Air Act, any residual
must be recovered.
1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropane (HFC-236fa), is a greenhouse gas which may contribute to global warming.
California Prop. 65: This product does not contain any chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
DISCLAIMER: The above information is based upon technical information believed to be accurate but does
not purport to all-inclusive and should be used only as a guide. Hudson Technologies Company shall not be
held liable for any damage from handling or from contact with this product. No warranty of merchantability
or any warranty, express or implied is made with respect to such information
