SDS

Product Name Difluoromethane (R32)
Revision date 01-Mar-2017
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Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace
Do not breathe gas/vapors
Use personal protection recommended in Section 8
Wash thoroughly after handling
Environmental precautions
Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained
Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth,
vermiculite) and place in container for disposal according to local / national regulations (see Section 13)
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Do not breathe gas/vapors
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Use personal protection recommended in Section 8
Wash thoroughly after handling
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place
Keep away from heat, sparks, flame and other sources of ignition
Keep locked up and out of reach of children
Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs
Store in accordance with local regulations
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Chemical Name
Latvia
France
Finland
Germany
Italy
Methylene fluoride (CAS #:
75-10-5)
TWA: 2 ppm
TWA: 20 mg/m
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Appropriate engineering controls
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Showers. Eyewash stations. Remove all sources of
ignition.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection
In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
Hand Protection
Wear protective gloves.
Eye/face protection
Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles).
Skin and body protection
Wear suitable protective clothing.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance
Gas
Color
Colorless
Odor
Slightly ethers aroma
Odor Threshold
Not determined