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1,1-Difluoroethane (R 152a)
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and Precautionary Statement Disposal
uses advised against None.
Relevant identified uses
Industrial and professional. Perform risk assessment prior to use., 2.3. Other hazards
Refrigerant. Contact with liquid may cause cold burns/frost bite.
Uses advised against
Consumer use.
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company identification Substance / Mixture: Substance.
BOC, Priestley Road, Worsley, Manchester M28 2UT
E-Mail Address ReachSDS@boc.com 3.1. Substances
1,1-Difluoroethane (R 152a)
1.4. Emergency telephone number CAS No: 75-37-6
Emergency phone numbers (24h): 0800 111 333 Index-Nr.:
EC No (from EINECS): 200-866-1
REACH Registration number:
SECTION 2: Hazards identification 01-2119474440-43
Contains no other components or impurities which will influence
2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture the classification of the product.
Classification acc. to Directive 67/548/EEC & 1999/45/EC: 4.1. Description of first aid measures
F+; R12 First Aid General Information:
Proposed by the industry Remove victim to uncontaminated area wearing self contained
Extremely flammable. breathing apparatus. Keep victim warm and rested. Call a
Risk advice to man and the environment doctor. Apply artificial respiration if breathing stopped.
Liquefied gas. First Aid Inhalation:
Contact with liquid may cause cold burns/frost bite. Remove victim to uncontaminated area wearing self contained
breathing apparatus. Keep victim warm and rested. Call a
2.2. Label elements doctor. Apply artificial respiration if breathing stopped.
- Labelling Pictograms First Aid Skin / Eye:
In case of frostbite spray with water for at least 15 minutes.
Apply a sterile dressing. Obtain medical assistance.
Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15
minutes.
First Aid Ingestion:
Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure.
- Signal word 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and
Danger delayed
In low concentrations may cause narcotic effects. Symptoms
- Hazard Statements may include dizziness, headache, nausea and loss of co-
H280 Contains gas under pressure; may ordination. In high concentrations may cause asphyxiation.
explode if heated. Symptoms may include loss of mobility/consciousness. Victim
H220 Extremely flammable gas. may not be aware of asphyxiation.
Safety data sheet
1,1-Difluoroethane (R 152a)
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
Ventilate area. Keep area evacuated and free from ignition
sources until any spilled liquid has evaporated. (Ground free from 8.1. Control parameters
frost). Exposure limit value
Value type value Note
6.4. Reference to other sections
See also sections 8 and 13. TLV (ACGIH) 1.000 ppm ACGIH 1995 - 1996
Other regulations
Regulation on Fluorinated greenhouse gases 842/2006/EC:
Listed.
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