MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT: R507
1. PRODUCT INDENTIFICATION AND COMPANY DETAILS
Product: R507
Company name: Prime Co. (Middle East) Ltd.
Company contact: Tel: +971-4-8816820
Fax: +971-4-8815237
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
EEC No. HFC 143a: 206-996-5, HFC 125: 206-557-8,
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT CAS No. % (w/w) Symbol R
Phrases
1,1,1 Trifluoroethane (HFC 143a) 000420-46-2 50 F+ R12
Pentafluoroethane (HFC 125) 000354-33-6 50
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Low acute toxicity. High exposures may cause an abnormal heart rate,
anaesthetic effect. Very high atmospheric concentrations may cause anaesthetic
effects and asphyxiation.
Liquid can cause burns to skin and eyes.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Immediately remove patient to fresh air and call doctor.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. This is not considered a potential route
for exposure. If patient is conscious, wash out mouth with water
and get immediate medical attention.
Eye contact: Flush eyes with water.
Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with water on affected
areas.
Personal
Protection: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, face and eye
protection. Wear thermal insulating gloves when handling
liquefied gases. In cases of insufficient ventilation, where
exposure of high concentrations of vapour is possible, suitable
respiratory protective equipment with positive air supply should
be used.
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5. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Liquefied, colorless gas
Odour: Ether like (slight)
Physical state: Gas at normal temperature and pressure
Boiling point: - 47.1 °C
Vapour pressure: 8485 mm Hg at 20°C
Density (g/ml): 1.10 at 20°C
Solubility in water: Insoluble
Solubility in other: Soluble in chlorinated solvents, esters and alcohols.
Vapour density (Air=1): 3.5 approximately at bubble point temperature
6. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties: This refrigerant is Nonflammable under ambient
temperature and pressure conditions.
Suitable extinguishing media: Allow gas fires to burn until exhausted. Water
spray should be used to cool containers.
Specific methods: Heat of fire can build pressure in cylinder, hence move away
from container. Immediately cool cylinder using water.
Special protective equipment for firefighting: Use self contained breathing
apparatus.
7. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
This refrigerant in not flammable in air under ambient conditions of temperature
and pressure.
Hazardous reactions: Certain mixtures of HFC’s and chlorine may be flammable
or reactive under certain conditions.
In compatible materials: Finely divided metals, magnesium and alloys
containing more than 2% magnesium. Can react violently if in contact with alkali
metals, alkaline earth metals – sodium. May react violently with oxidizing agents.
Extinguishing media: Allow gas fires to burn until exhausted. Water spray to be
used to cool cylinders.
8. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Inhalation: High exposures may cause abnormal heart rate and prove suddenly
fatal. Very high atmospheric concentrations may cause anaesthetic effects and
asphyxiation.
Skin contact: Liquid can cause burns to skin. Unlikely to be hazardous by skin
adsorption.
Eye contact: Liquid can cause burns to eyes.
Ingestion: Highly unlikely but should this occur freeze burns will result.
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Long term exposure:
HFC 143a: An inhalation study in animals has shown that repeated exposures
produces no significant effects (40,000 ppm in rats).
HFC 125: An inhalation study in animals has shown that repeated exposures
produces no significant effects (50,000 ppm in rats).
9. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Effect on effluent treatment: Discharges of the product will enter the
atmosphere and will not result in long term aqueous contamination.
Persistence and degradation:
HFC 143a: Decomposed slowly in lower atmosphere (troposphere). Atmospheric
lifetime in 53.5 years. Has Global Warming Potential (GWP) of 380 (relative to 1
for carbon dioxide at 100 years.
HFC 125: Decomposed slowly in lower atmosphere (troposphere). Atmospheric
lifetime in 32.6 years. Has Global Warming Potential (GWP) of 2800 (relative to 1
for carbon dioxide at 100 years.
HFC 143a, HFC 125: Does not influence photochemical smog.
10. DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
Best to recover and recycle. If it is not possible, destruction is to be in an
approved facility, which is equipped to absorb and neutralize acid gases and
other toxic processing products. Do not attempt to dispose of residual or unused
quantities.
11. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Shut off valve and isolate source of leak if without risk.
Move cylinder to well ventilated area. Evacuate area and ensure adequate
ventilation. Prevent liquid from entering drainage. Contain spillages with sand,
earth or suitable adsorbent material.
Environmental precautions: Keep personnel away. Try to stop release.
12. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions to be taken in handling: Keep away from sources of ignition. Take
precautionary measures against static discharges. Protect cylinders from
damage. Do not drag, slide, roll or drop cylinders. Slowly open valve. Close
cylinder valve after each use and keep closed even when cylinder is empty.
Never apply heat or flame to any part of cylinder. Avoid inhalation of high
concentration of vapours. Avoid contact between liquid and skin and eyes.
Precautions to be taken in storage: Store and use with adequate ventilation.
Keep in a cool place away from fire risk, direct sunlight and all sources of heat.
Avoid storing near intake of air conditioning units, boiler units and open drains.
Store cylinders below 45 °C.
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Process hazards: Liquid transfers between refrigerant containers can result in
static generation. Ensure adequate earthing.
13. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN Number: 1078
AIR
ICAO/IATA - primary 2.2
SEA
IMDG – primary 2.2
Shipping name Refrigerant gas (Pentafluoroethane, 1,1,1
Trifluoroethane)
Marine pollutant Not classified as marine pollutant
ROAD/ RAIL
ADR/RID Class 2
14. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Not classified as harmful to users.
15. OTHER INFORMATION
Ensure all national / local regulations are observed and adhered to. Ensure that
the operators understand the hazard of nitrogen enrichment. The hazard of
asphyxiation is often overlooked and must be stressed during operator training.
Before using this product in any new process or experiment, a thorough material
compatibility and safety study should be carried out.
The MSDS is based on reliable sources. Sufficient care has been taken in
preparation of this document, however no liability for injury or damage resulting
from its use can be accepted.
PRIME CO. (MIIDLE EAST) LTD.
P.O. BOX 17239
JAFZ, DUBAI, U.A.E.
TEL: +971-4-8816820
FAX: +971-4-8815237
Website: www.primeco.ae
P.O. Box 17239 Jebel Ali (Free Zone) Dubai, U.A.E., Tel:+971 (4) 8816820 Fax:+971 (4) 8815237 Fax: +971 (84) 480722
