Safety Data Sheet

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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Exposure Limit: OSHA
-PEL
Chemical Name
Eight
-hour time-
weighted average
airborne concentration
ppm
mg/m
3
R134a
(1,1,1,2-
Tetrafluoroethane)
- -
Appropriate
engineering
controls
Use local exhaust and general ventilation systems.
Engineering control measures are preferred to reduce oxygen depleted
atmospheres.
General methods include force-draught ventilation, separate from other
exhaust ventilation systems.
Ensure that sufficient fresh air enters at, or near, floor level.
Personal protection equipment
Wear goggles for eye protection.
Protective gloves made of any suitable material.
Contact lens should not be worn when working.
Wear suitable hand, body and head protection.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using the product.
For emergency release use a positive pressure NIOSH approved air
supplying
respirator systems (SCBA or airline/escape bottle)