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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If possible, use water spray to knock down the fumes.
Explosive re-ignition may occur, turn off all the other fire.
Move containers from fire area if this can be done without risk.
If fire is extinguished and flow of gas is continues, increase ventilation to prevent a build up of a
flammable / explosive atmosphere.
Protective equipment Firefighters must use standard protective equipment including SCBA.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Don’t breath the fumes.
Other information
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Be cautious of Boiling Liquid Evaporating Vapor Explosion, BLEVE, if flame is impinging on surrounding
containers.
Direct a 500 GPM water stream onto containers above the liquid level with remote monitors.
Limit the number of personnel in proximity to the fire.
Evacuate surrounding area to at least 3000 feet in all directions.
For more information, see section 10.
6. Accidental release measure
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Immediately contact emergency personnel.
Immediately evacuate personnel to safe areas. Unprotected persons must be kept away.
Wear personal protective equipment refer to section 8 "Exposure controls/personal protection".
Remove all sources of ignition.
Avoid contact with skin (possible frostbite).
Ventilate the area/local. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
If leak is in container or container valve, contact the appropriate emergency telephone number listed in Section 1 or call
Advanced Gas Tech. or CHEMTREC.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not allow product to spread into the environment.
Avoid spillage and prevent possible losses.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Ventilate / aerate the area or local. 6.4 Reference to other sections For more information, see section 8 and 13.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For more information, see section 8 and 13