SDS

SAFETY DATA SHEET
R134A
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Hazardous decomposition
products
:
Halogenated compounds
Hydrogen fluoride
Carbonyl halides
Carbon oxides
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute inhalation toxicity
:
LC50: > 500000 ppm
Exposure time: 4 h
Species: rat
Sensitisation
:
Cardiac sensitization
Species: dogs
Note: No-observed-effect level 50 000 ppm Lowest
observable effect level 75 000 ppm
Repeated dose toxicity
:
Species: rat
NOEL: 40000 ppm
Genotoxicity in vitro
:
Note: In vitro tests did not show mutagenic effects
Further information
:
Note: Vapours are heavier than air and can cause suffocation
by reducing oxygen available for breathing. Rapid
evapouration of the liquid may cause frostbite. Avoid skin
contact with leaking liquid (danger of frostbite).
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Further information on ecology
Additional ecological
information
:
Accumulation in aquatic organisms is unlikely.
This product contains greenhouse gases which may
contribute to global warming. Do NOT vent to the atmosphere.
To comply with provisions of the U.S. Clean Air Act, any
residual must be recovered.