SAFETY DATA SHEET

REFRIGERANT R22
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Compilation date: 21/05/2015
Revision date: 22/06/17
Revision No: 3

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

1.1. Product identifier

Product name: REFRIGERANT R22

REACH registered number(s): 01-211951787-31
CAS number: 75-45-6
EINECS number: 200-871-9
Product code: R22
Synonyms: CHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE
HCFC 22
FREON 22

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; -: H420

Most important adverse effects: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Harms public health and the
environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere.

2.2. Label elements

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

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H420: Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper
atmosphere.
Hazard pictograms: GHS07: Exclamation mark
GHS04: Gas cylinder

Signal words: Warning

Precautionary statements: P403: Store in a well-ventilated place.
P410: Protect from sunlight.

2.3. Other hazards

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

Section 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substances

Chemical identity: REFRIGERANT R22

CAS number: 75-45-6
EINECS number: 200-871-9
REACH registered number(s): 01-211951787-31

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. Transfer to hospital for specialist
examination.
Ingestion: Not applicable.
Inhalation: Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so. If unconscious
and breathing is OK, place in the recovery position. 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: 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.

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Delayed / immediate effects: May cause cardiac arrhythmia.

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

Immediate / special treatment: Do Not give adrinaline or similar drugs.

Section 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media

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

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Exposure hazards: 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: If outside keep bystanders upwind and away from danger point. Ventilate the area, especialy
low or enclosed places where heavy vapours might collect.

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. The product evaporates readily.

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. Ensure there is exhaust ventilation of the
area. Do not handle in a confined space.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

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

7.3. Specific end use(s)

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Section 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters

Workplace exposure limits: Respirable dust

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

EU 1000 ppm - - -

DNEL/PNEC Values

DNEL / PNEC No data available.

8.2. Exposure controls

Engineering measures: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Ensure there is exhaust ventilation of the
area. Use only in closed systems.
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.
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: Not applicable.
Oxidising: Not applicable.
Solubility in water: Slightly soluble
Boiling point/range°C: -40.8 Melting point/range°C: No data available.
Flammability limits %: lower: Not applicable. upper: Not applicable.
Flash point°C: Not applicable. [Link]. n-octanol/water: No data available.
Autoflammability°C: Not applicable. Vapour pressure: 9081 hPa at 20 deg.C
Relative density: 3 (Air=1) pH: No data available.

9.2. Other information

Other information: Liquid density: 1.210 kg/l at 9Bar/20 deg.C Vapour Density: 0,0036 kg/l at 1 Bar/20deg. C

Section 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity

Reactivity: Stable under recommended transport or storage conditions.

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10.2. Chemical stability

Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous reactions: Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal transport or storage conditions.

10.4. Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid: Heat. Hot surfaces. Flames. Direct sunlight.

10.5. Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid: Alkali metals. Alkali earth metals. Finely powdered metals. Strong oxidising agents.

10.6. Hazardous decomposition products

Haz. decomp. products: In combustion emits toxic fumes of hydrogen chloride / phosgene. In combustion emits toxic
fumes of carbon dioxide / carbon monoxide.

Section 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Toxicity values:

Route Species Test Value Units

GASES RAT 4H LC50 220000 ppmV
GASES MUS 1H LC50 390540 ppmV

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: 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.

Section 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity

Ecotoxicity values:

Species Test Value Units

ZEBRAFISH (Brachydanio rerio) 96H LC50 777 mg/l

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Daphnia magna 48H EC50 433 mg/l

ALGAE 96H LC50 250 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

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.
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: UN1018

14.2. UN proper shipping name

Shipping name: CHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE (R 22)

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

Tunnel code: C/E

Transport category: 3

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Section 15: Regulatory information

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

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: H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
H420: Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper
atmosphere.
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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