SAFETY DATA SHEET

REFRIGERANT R410A
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Compilation date: 18/05/2015
Revision date: 09/04/2018
Revision No: 1a

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

1.1. Product identifier

Product name: REFRIGERANT R410A

Product code: R410A

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

Use of substance / mixture: Refrigerant

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: sds@[Link]

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.

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2.3. Other hazards

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

Section 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.2. Mixtures

Hazardous ingredients:

DIFLUOROMETHANE - REACH registered number(s): 01-2119471312-47

EINECS CAS PBT / WEL CLP Classification Percent

200-839-4 75-10-5 Substance with a Community Flam. Gas 1: H220; Press. Gas: H280 50.000%
workplace exposure limit.

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

206-557-8 354-33-6 Substance with a Community Press. Gas: H280 50.000%

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 mild irritation at the site of contact. Frost-bite may occur causing the affected
area to become white and numb.
Eye contact: There may be pain and redness. Corneal burns may occur. May cause permanent damage.
Ingestion: Not applicable.
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:

DIFLUOROMETHANE

Workplace exposure limits: Respirable dust

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

UK 1000 ppm - - -

PENTAFLUOROETHANE

EU 1000 ppm - - -

DNEL/PNEC Values

Hazardous ingredients:

DIFLUOROMETHANE

Type Exposure Value Population Effect

DNEL Inhalation (developmental tox) 13936 mg/m3 Workers Systemic
DNEL Inhalation (developmental tox) 2476 mg/m3 Consumers Systemic
PNEC Fresh water 0.142 mg/l - -
PNEC Fresh water sediments 0.534 mg/kg - -

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: Respiratory protection not required.
Hand protection: Protective gloves.
Eye protection: Safety glasses. Ensure eye bath is to hand.
Skin protection: Protective clothing.

Section 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

State: Liquified gas

Colour: Colourless
Odour: Characteristic odour
Evaporation rate: No data available.
Oxidising: Not applicable.

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Solubility in water: No data available.
Boiling point/range°C: -48.5 Melting point/range°C: No data available.
Flammability limits %: lower: Not applicable. upper: Not applicable.
Flash point°C: Not applicable. Autoflammability°C: Not applicable.
Vapour pressure: 14.706 Bar at 20oC Relative density: 1081 kg/m3 at 20oC
pH: No data available.

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. Alkali metals. Alkali earth metals. Finely powdered metals.

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:

DIFLUOROMETHANE

GASES RAT LD50 520000 ppmV

PENTAFLUOROETHANE

GASES RAT 4H LC50 800000 ppmV

Toxicity values: No data available.

Symptoms / routes of exposure

Skin contact: There may be mild irritation at the site of contact. Frost-bite may occur causing the affected
area to become white and numb.

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Eye contact: There may be pain and redness. Corneal burns may occur. May cause permanent damage.
Ingestion: Not applicable.
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.
Other information: No data available

Section 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity

Hazardous ingredients:

DIFLUOROMETHANE

ALGAE 96H ErC50 142 mg/l

Daphnia magna 48H EC50 652 mg/l
FISH 96H LC50 1.057 mg/l

12.2. Persistence and degradability

Persistence and degradability: Biodegradable.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential: No bioaccumulation potential.

12.4. Mobility in soil

Mobility: Readily absorbed into soil.

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) R410A Globlal Warming Potential (GWP):
1980 (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, incinerat at a licensed installation.
Waste code number: 14 06 01
Disposal of packaging: Return to supplier.
NB: The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national regulations
regarding disposal.

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Section 14: Transport information

14.1. UN number

UN number: UN3163

14.2. UN proper shipping name

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

(DIFLUOROMETHANE; 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: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and
shall be used only as a guide. This company shall not be held liable for any damage resulting
from handling or from contact with the above product.

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