SDS

SAFETY DATA SHEET
Genetron® 134a
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Version 2.6
Revision Date 06/06/2014
Print Date 09/28/2016
Skin contact
:
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.
If there is evidence of frostbite, bathe (do not rub) with
lukewarm (not hot) water. If water is not available, cover with a
clean, soft cloth or similar covering. If symptoms persist, call a
physician.
Eye contact
:
Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids,
for at least 15 minutes. In case of frostbite water should be
lukewarm, not hot. If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Ingestion
:
Unlikely route of exposure. As this product is a gas, refer to the
inhalation section. Do not induce vomiting without medical
advice. Call a physician immediately.
Notes to physician
Treatment
:
Because of the possible disturbances of cardiac rhythm,
catecholamine drugs, such as epinephrine, should be used
with special caution and only in situations of emergency life
support. Treatment of overexposure should be directed at the
control of symptoms and the clinical conditions. Treat frost-
bitten areas as needed.
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media
:
The product is not flammable.
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or
carbon dioxide.
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local
circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Specific hazards during
firefighting
:
Contents under pressure.
This product is not flammable at ambient temperatures and
atmospheric pressure.
However, this material can ignite when mixed with air under
pressure and exposed to strong ignition sources.
Container may rupture on heating.
Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray.
Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water
courses.
Vapours are heavier than air and can cause suffocation by
reducing oxygen available for breathing.