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R-410A Safety Data Sheet

The document is a Safety Data Sheet for R-410A, a refrigerant gas produced by Qingdao Shingchem New Material Co., Ltd. It details the chemical's identification, hazards, health risks, first aid measures, and safety precautions for handling and storage. The document emphasizes the importance of protective equipment and proper disposal methods in compliance with environmental regulations.

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R-410A Safety Data Sheet

The document is a Safety Data Sheet for R-410A, a refrigerant gas produced by Qingdao Shingchem New Material Co., Ltd. It details the chemical's identification, hazards, health risks, first aid measures, and safety precautions for handling and storage. The document emphasizes the importance of protective equipment and proper disposal methods in compliance with environmental regulations.

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QINGDAO SHINGCHEM NEW MATERIAL CO., LTD.

Add:AdTI:RM 11O7,CITY CROWN BUILDING, CHANGJIANG ROAD,QINGDAO CITY,SIIAI{DONG,PRO},INCE,CHINA


0086-533-31 70 168 179168 :. "

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R-410A

1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION !

PRODUCTNAMEl Difluoromethane,Pentafluoroethane.
OTHERIGENERICS NAME: l\4ixcd Refrigei'ant R410A
USE: Refrigerant Gas
MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR: Qi ngdao S hingchem iri ew Material Co" Ltd.
P.C.: 255000 EMAIL: FAX: 0086-533-3179 1"68

EMERGENCY CALL: 0086-533-3 170168


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EFFECTIVE DATE: Augi;si iA"',
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2. HAZAR?S ipENTi FiCAT|ON


-'Gasesunder$r"essui'e,LiquefiedGas
CLASSIFICATICI!:
SIGNAL WORD: WARNII\IG

Contains gas ilnder pressure, may explode*if heated

SYMBOL: Gas Cvlinder

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT: STORAGE: Protect from sunlight, store in a well ventjlated place

' f nnf RGeruCY OvERvlEw: Colorless, volatile liquid with ethereal a'hd faint sweetish odor. trton-,
flarnn"rable,'naterial. Overexpcsure rnay cause dizziness anC loss of concentration. At higher"le'rels, CNS-
depression,and cardiac arrhythmia rlay resultfrom exposure. Vapors displace air and can cause
asphyxiation in contined spaces. At higher temperatures, (>250 C), ciecompositron proclucts may lnclude
Hydrof luoric Acid (HF) and carbonyl halides.

POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS


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. SKIN: lrr:itation would result from a defatling action on tissue. Liquid contact could cause frostbite.

E\4ES: Liquid conlpct can cause severe irritation and frostbite. Mist may irritate.

INHALATION: R-410A is lowin acute toxiclty in animals. When oxygen levels in air are reduced ta 12-
149ro by displacement, syrvlpls*r of asphyxiation, loss of c*erdination, increased pulse rate ard deeper

[Link],c-ardiacarrhythmiamayoccur.

INGESTION: lngestion is unlikely because of the low boiling point of the material. Should it occur,
ciiscomfort in the gastrointestinai tract from rapid evaporation of the material anci consequent 1

[Link] of gas would result. Some effects of inhalation and s,kin exposure [Link] be expected.

DELAYED EFFECTSi None known. '


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QINGDAO SHINGCIIEM NEW MATERIAL CO., LTD.
Add:Add:RM 1107,CITY CROWII BUILDING, CIIANGJIANG ROAD,QINGDAO CITY,SIIANDONG,PROYINCE,CHI{A
Tel: 0086-533-3170168 Fax:0086-533-3179168 E mait:sales@[Link]

CHEMICALNG NAME cAs NIJMEEB . rffErGilX%


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Difluoroqnetha ne 75-10-5 50%

Pentafluorriethane 354-3 \o%


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R-410A; HFC410A

There are no impurities or srabiiizers that contribute to the ciassification of the mareriai [Link] in
5eclton I

SKIN: Promptly flush skin with water until all chemical ii removed. lf there is evidence of frostbite,
bathe ido not rub) with tukewarm (not hot) water. lf water is not available, cover with a clean,
soft clnth or similar covering. f et medical attention if symotoms Bersist.

EYES: lmmediatelyflush eves with large amounts of waterfor at least 15 minutes (in case of frostbite
. water shou'ld be lukewarm, npt hot) lifting eyelids occasionally to facilitate irrigation. Get
medical attention if symptoms persist.
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!I{HALATION: lmmeCiatelir rerno'.ie to fresh air. lf breathing has stopped, glve artificial :'espiratlcn.
Use oxygen as. required, provided d qualified operator is available. Get rnedical attention. Dc
giVe epi nephri ne (adrenaline).

iNGESTiTJN:. lngestionis
harardous. Do not instructed to do so by a physician.
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Add:Add:RM IIOT,CITY CROWN [Link], CEANGJIANG ROAD,QINGDAO CITY,SEANDONG,PROYINCE,CSINA
70168 179168 : '

[Link] FIGHTING PRECAUTIO'NSIINSTRUCTIONS: Firefighters shouid wear sejlf-contained;


NIOSH-approved breathirl! apparatus for protection against possible toxic decomposition
products. Proper eye and skin protection should be provided. Use water sprayto keep fire- )

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0086-533-3170168 79168

ventilation at filling zones and areas where leakage is probable.


adequate for cther cperaling and. stcrage areas.

PERSONA.L PROTECTIVE EQU IPMENT


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Skin contact with refrigerant may cause frostbite. General work clothing and gloves
i:IJ"Tlrttt"T'oo}"r,o" adequate protection. tf protonged contact with the liquid or gas is anticipated,
insulated glcves ccnstructed of PVA, neoprene or butyl i'ubbei'should be used. Any contaminated
clothingshouldb,epromptlyremovedandwashedbeforereUse.

EYE PROTECTION| For nor*nl conditions, wear safety glasses. Where there is reasonable probability of
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iiquid contact, wear chemical safety goggles.

frESFIfiATORY PROTECTION: irjone generaliy required for adequateiy ventiiateci 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 selfcontained, NIOSH-approved breathing apparatus or
supplied air respirator. For escqpe:. use the forinerar a [Link] gas mask urith organic [Link],or

ca n i ster.
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ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS: Where contact with liquid is likely, such as in a's$ill or leak,
impervious boots and clothing shouid be vyorn. i.{igh dose-ievei warning signs are recommended for
areas"of principle exposure. Provide eyewash stations and quickdrench shower facilities at corrvenient ,

locations. For tank cleaning operations, see OSHA regulations, 29 QFR 1910.132 and 29 CFR 1910.133.

EXPOSURE GUIDELINES ']

INGREDIENT NAME TLV OSHA PEL


ACGIH OTHER LIMIT \,
Difiuoromethane None Noire ' *1000 ppm fWn
iShr)
Pentafluoroethane None None *1000 ppm TWA (8hr)

* = Workplace Envitonmental Exposure Level iAIHA)


OTHER EXPOSURE LIMITS FOR POTENTIAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:'

Hydrogen Fluoride: ACGIH TLV; 2 ppm ceiling, [Link] TLV-TWA

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES


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aFpeaRRrucr: Clear, colorless liquid and vapor
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PHYSICAL STATE: Gas at ambient temperatures

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00s6-533-3170168

lN WATER (weight %): 'Unknown

Neutral
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BOILING POINT:

FREEZING POINT: Not determined

VAPOR PRESSURE: 215.3 psia @ 70F 490.2 psia @ 13oT


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VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1.0): 3.0

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ODOR THRESHHOLD: l\lnt cct:hli(horl

FLAMMABILITY Not applicable

LEL/UEL: '/
None/None
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RELATIVE DENSITY: 1.08 glcm3 at 21.1"C

PARTTTON COErF ( n-octanol/water) Not applicable


>750'C

DECOMPOSITION TEMPT RATURE: >250'C

VISCOSIIY: Not appiicabie

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10. STABILIW AND REACTIVIW


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NORMALLY STABLE? {EONDITIONS TO AVOID.):


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The proelglct is stable.

Dp not mix with oxygen or air above atmospheric pressure. Any source of high temperature, sugh as
lighted cigarettes, fiames, hot spots or vuelding may'yield toxic andTior cori'osive decomposition
products. ', " ,

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I 1" TOXICOLOGrcAL I N FORNIATIOf$. .i ": r'J '


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IMr$EB|ATE {A€UTE} EfFECTSj ' I

Difluoromethane: LC50 : lnhalation 4 hr. (rati - > 520,000 ppm i


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Pentafluoroethane: CardiacSensitizationthreshold"(dog)>1O0,00Oppm

leratology - negattve
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Subchr6nic inhaiation (rat) NOEL - 50,000 pprn


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RE PEATED DOSE TOX|CITY:


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Lifetjme inhelation of male rats lras associated vrith a small increese in salivary' gland
"opou*rr" :
fibrosarcomas.
OTHER DATA: Not active in four genetic studies'
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FURTHER INFORMATION: Acute effects of rapid evaporation otthe liquid may cause frostbite. Vapors
fire heavie{ than air an,l cart displace oxygFn ceusing diffieuity breathirrg or suffocation, May cause
cardiac arrhythmia.

POTENTIAI. HEALTH HAZARDS i

lrritation would result from a defatting action on tissue. Liquid congct could cause frostbite"
.SKIN: I

EYES: Liquid contact can cause severe irritation and frostbite.


'r' Mist may irritate.
INHALATION: R-410A is low in-acute toxicity in animals. When oxygen levels in air are reduced to L2-.
t4%b,l displacement, syrnptcrns of asph,Txiation, loss of coordinaticn, increesed pulse rate and deeper
respiration' will occur. At [Link], :ca rdiac a rrhyth mia may occur.

INGESTION: lngestion is unlikely because of the low boiling point of the material. [Link] occur,
eiiscomfort in the gastrointestinal tract from rapid evaporation oi the matenar and consequent
evolution of gas would [Link]. Some. effects of inhalation and skin exposure would be expeeted. ,

DELAYED EFFECTS: None known


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lngredients found on one of the OSHA designated carcinogen lists are listed below.

INGREDIENT NAME NTP STATUS IARC STATUS OSHA LIST


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12; ECOLOGICAL TNFORMATION .

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Dggradability {BoD): R-410A is a itisu
in water.

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Add :Add:RM II 07,CITY CROWN BUILDING, CEANGJIAN c ROAD,QINGDAO CITY,SEANDONG,PROVINCE,CITN{A
70168 179168

Octanol Water Partition Coefficient: Log Pow 1.48 (pentafluoroethane), 0.2i (difluoromethane)

ls the unused product a RCRA hazardous waste if discarded? Not a hazardous waste.

if yes, the. RCRA iD numbbr is: Not appiicabie.

OTHEft DISFOSAL CONSIDERATIONS: Disposai rrrust eornpiy with federai, state, anci locai ciisposai oi
discharge laws. R-410A is subjectto U.S. Environmentai Protection Agency Clean AirAct Reguiations

The information offered here is for the product as shipped. Use andfor alterations to the product such
as mixing with other materials mav [Link] the characteristics of the material and alter the
RCRA classification and the proper disposal method.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

US DOT lD NUMBER: UN3163

( [Link], Difluoromethanei

US DOT HAZARD CLASS: 2.2 US DOT


' 'FACKING GRoup: Not applicable
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I For adciitionai inforrn ation on shi material, contact the i

number found in Section L.

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Ailil:AdrI:RM 1 107,CITY CROWN BUTLDING, CHANGJIAN G ROAD,QINGDAO CITY ,SIIAND ONG,PROVIN CE,CHINA
0086-533-3170 16S 179168

lls or releases resulting in the loss of any ingredient at or above its RQ requires immediate
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SECTICIN 311 HAZARD CLASS: IMMEDIATE PRESSURE

SARA 313 TOXIC CHEMICALS: The following ingredients are SARA 313 l'Toxic Clremicals". CAS
numberd and weieht percents are found in Section 2.'

INGRED]ENT
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NAME COMMENT
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ln addition to the ingredients found in Section 2, the following are listed for state ri$ht-to-know
pu rposes.
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TNGBEDIIIUT NAME WEIGHT % COMMENT

No ingredients listed in this section

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION :


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R-410A is subject to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Clean Air Act Regulations at 40 CFR

WARNiNG: Do nst vent to the atmo,sphere" To comalv_with nrovisions of the U.5. ClEan Air Act,
any residual must be recovered. Contains Pentafluoroethane (HFC-L25) and Difluoromethane
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Add:AdrI:RM I107,CITY CRO\\ t BUILDING, CHANGJIANG ROAD,QINGDAO CITY,SIIANDONGJRO\IN CE, CIIINA
0086-533-31 70 168 79168

Regulatorv Standards: i

1. OSHA regulations for compressed gases: 29 CFR 1.910.101


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2. DOT classification per 49 CFR 172.101

Toxicity information per PAFT Testing


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Ihe [Link] provided herein relates cnly tc the specific prcduct designated *rid *,l=y nct be valid
where such product is used in combination with any other methods or use of the product,and of the
information referred to herein are beyond the control of the manufacturer/distributor and expressly'
disclaims any and all liability as to any results obtained oiarising from any use of the produit or reliance
cn such information. '

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Workers handling R-410A in an industrial setting face several occupational hazards. Direct skin contact can lead to irritation or frostbite due to its defatting action and low temperature during evaporation. Eye contact can cause severe irritation or frostbite. Inhalation risks include symptoms of asphyxiation and, at higher concentrations, cardiac arrhythmia due to displaced oxygen. Adequate ventilation, proper PPE such as eye protection, gloves, and advanced respiratory protection for unventilated areas, is crucial. Moreover, emergency response systems should be in place for potential leaks or exposure .

R-410A is generally stable, but under high temperature conditions, such as exposure to flames or welding, it can decompose into toxic and corrosive products, including hydrofluoric acid and carbonyl halides . These decomposition products can present significant health risks, including respiratory damage and chemical burns. The risk of formation of these products means R-410A should not be exposed to sources of high temperature and should be stored and handled in conditions that avoid such exposure .

In the event of an accidental release of R-410A in a confined space, immediate evacuation is necessary to avoid asphyxiation risks. Ventilate the area thoroughly to disperse the vapors. Personnel should use a self-contained breathing apparatus when entering the area. All work should halt until the area is deemed safe. Emergency response teams should be notified and ready to contain further leaks and provide medical assistance to affected individuals .

Inhalation of R-410A can result in reduced oxygen levels, which can cause symptoms such as loss of coordination and increased pulse rate. At high levels of exposure, there is a risk of cardiac arrhythmia. This risk is due to the displacement of oxygen by the R-410A vapors, which can adversely affect cardiac function. The information underscores the importance of ensuring adequate ventilation and having emergency protocols in place to manage instances of overexposure .

When handling R-410A, it is crucial to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves made from PVA, neoprene, or butyl rubber if prolonged contact is anticipated. General work clothing should also be worn to protect against frostbite and chemical contact. Eye protection such as safety glasses or goggles is necessary where liquid contact is probable. In case of potential inhalation in non-ventilated situations, a NIOSH-approved breathing apparatus or gas mask with an organic vapor canister is recommended. These measures are essential to prevent chemical burns, frostbite, and inhalation of harmful vapors .

For both Difluoromethane and Pentafluoroethane, no specific ACGIH TLV or OSHA PEL has been established. However, the Workplace Environmental Exposure Level (WEEL) from AIHA suggests a limit of 1000 ppm TWA over an 8-hour shift. These exposure limits are significant in industrial settings to ensure that air concentrations of the substances remain within safe limits to protect workers from potentially harmful effects such as asphyxiation and cardiac issues .

In the event of a fire involving R-410A, firefighters should use self-contained NIOSH-approved breathing apparatus to protect against inhalation of potentially toxic t decomposition products. Proper eye and skin protection should also be worn. Water spray should be used to cool exposed containers, preventing them from exploding due to heat expansion. These precautions are critical due to the gas's potential to decompose into toxic compounds such as hydrofluoric acid under fire conditions .

Mixing R-410A with oxygen or air above atmospheric pressure can potentially result in dangerous reactions. The heightened pressure conditions could lead to the formation of explosive mixtures or accelerate decomposition, leading to the creation of toxic and corrosive decomposition products. Maintaining R-410A separate from oxygen and high-pressure air, especially during storage and handling, is crucial for preventing hazardous incidents in industrial settings .

R-410A is non-biodegradable in water, indicating a potential for environmental persistence. Waste disposal of R-410A must comply with federal, state, and local regulations. It should not be vented into the atmosphere and must be recovered to comply with the U.S. Clean Air Act. While unused R-410A is not classified as a RCRA hazardous waste, mixing with other materials may alter that status, thus proper characterization before disposal is critical .

R-410A is a refrigerant gas comprising difluoromethane and pentafluoroethane, and exposure can lead to various health effects. Potential health hazards include skin irritation from defatting action and frostbite from liquid contact, severe eye irritation, and frostbite from liquid exposure. Inhalation at reduced oxygen levels can cause symptoms of asphyxiation, loss of coordination, increased pulse, and deeper respiration. At high levels, cardiac arrhythmia may occur. It's considered low in acute toxicity via inhalation in animals, but ingestion is unlikely due to its low boiling point. In case of skin contact, flush with water and seek medical attention if frostbite symptoms persist. For eye exposure, wash with water for at least 15 minutes; for inhalation, move the person to fresh air and avoid using epinephrine .

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