SDS
Safety Data Sheet
(REFRIGERANT R600a - ISOBUTANE)
Material safety data sheet according regulation (UE) 2015/830
Version 4 – Date: May, 2019
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Signal word Warning - Danger
Hazard statements (H) H220: Extremely flammable gas
H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Precautionary statements(P)
P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces – No smoking
P377: Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish unless leak can be stopped safely
P381: Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so
P403: Store in a well ventilated place
P410+P403: Protect from sunlight. Store in a well ventilated place.
Symbol(s) F+: Extremely flammable
List of R-phrases R12: Extremely flammable
List of S-phrases S2: Keep out of the reach of children
S9: Keep container in a well-ventilated place
S16: Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking
2.3 Other hazards
EYE EFFECTS: None anticipated as product is a gas at room temperature.
SKIN EFFECTS: None anticipated as product is a gas at room temperature.
INGESTION EFFECTS: Ingestion is unlikely.
INHALATION EFFECTS: Product is relatively nontoxic. Simple hydrocarbons can irritate the eyes, mucous membranes and
respiratory system at high concentrations. Inhalation of high concentrations may cause dizziness,
disorientation, in coordination, narcosis, or nausea or narcotic.
This product may displace oxygen if released in a confined space. Maintain oxygen levels above
19.5% at sea level to prevent asphyxiation. Effects of oxygen deficiency resulting from simple
asphyxiate may include: rapid breathing, diminished mental alertness, impaired muscular
coordination, faulty judgment, depression of all sensations, emotional instability, and fatigue. As
asphyxiation progresses, nausea, vomiting, prostration, and loss of consciousness may result,
eventually leading to convulsions, coma, and death.