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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7
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8. Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
OEL (Occupational Exposure Limit): No data available.
Components
CAS NO.
TLV-TWA
Control parameters
Font
Year
Isobutane
75-28-5
8 h
800 ppm
1900 mg/m
³
AGCIH
2010
DNEL and DMEL = the substance have no harmful effect on human health.
PNEC = the substance have no harmful effect on the environmental.
8.2 Exposure controls
Ensure adequate ventilation. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Wash the hands before and after using the gas. Do not smoke.
Personal protective equipment must comply with EU directives: respiratory protective equipment EN 136, 140, 149; eye
protection (protective
goggles or safety glasses) EN 166; skin protection EN 340, 463, 468, 943-1, 943-2; hands protection (protective gloves) EN374,
safety boots EN ISO 20345.
8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
a) Eye/face protection Safety goggles or glasses with side-shields (according to directive EN 166).
b) Skin protection
i) Hand protection It is recommended to use protective gloves against cold (EN 511).
The penetration time of the gloves must be greater than the period of expected use. Gloves
should be replaced immediately if they show signs of wear or deterioration.
ii) Other Evaluate the need for flame resistant workwear.
EN ISO 14116 Protective clothing - Protection against heat and flame - Limited flame spread
materials.
EN ISO 1149-5 Protective clothing – Electrostatic properties.
Wear safety shoes while handling containers.
EN ISO 20345 Personal protective equipment - Safety shoes.
Apron or protective clothing are not necessary.