SDS

Material Safety Data Sheet

DuPont

™

SUVA

134a refrigerant

Version 2

Revision Date 09/12/2011 Ref. 130000000349

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Inhalation

1,1,1,2-

Tetrafluoroethane

: Misuse or intentional inhalation abuse may cause death without warning

symptoms, due to cardiac effects.

Other symptoms potentially related to misuse or inhalation abuse are:

Anaesthetic effects, Light-headedness, dizziness, confusion,

incoordination, drowsiness, or unconsciousness, irregular heartbeat with a

strange sensation in the chest, heart thumping, apprehension, feeling of

fainting, dizziness or weakness.

Vapours are heavier than air and can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen

available for breathing.

Carcinogenicity

None of the components present in this material at concentrations equal to or greater than 0.1% are listed by

IARC, NTP, or OSHA, as a carcinogen.

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component CAS-No. Concentration

1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane 811-97-2 100 %

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Skin contact :

In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15

minutes. Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Consult a physician.

Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Treat for frostbite if necessary by

gently warming affected area.

Eye contact :

In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15

minutes. Consult a physician if necessary.

Inhalation :

Remove from exposure, lie down. Move to fresh air. Keep patient warm and

at rest. Artificial respiration and/or oxygen may be necessary. Consult a

physician.