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FIRE PREVENTION MEASURES
4.1. Fire extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media:
Unsuitable extinguishing media:
4.2. Special hazards from the substance or mixture
Specific hazards:
Hazardous combustion products:
4.3. Recommendations for firefighters
Specific methods:
Special protective equipment for
firefighters:
MEASURES IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL LEAKAGE
5.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Individual precautions:
Environmental precautions:
Cleaning methods:
HANDLING AND STORAGE
6.1. Safe-handling precautions
Safe use of the product:
Storage:
EXPOSURE CONTROL / INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION
7.1. Control parameters
DNEL: Derived level without effect (workers)
Effects of long-term - systemic effects,
inhalation
PNEC = Predicted No Effect Concentration
Water (soft water)
Wate (Sea water)
Aquatic, intermittent releases
Sediment, soft water
PNEC for microorganisms or wastewater treatment plant
7.2. Exposure controls
Protection of eyes:
Protection of hands:
Water spray.
Do not use water jets to extinguish the fire.
The exposure to flames can cause the unit to break or explode due to increased pressure.
In the event of a fire, the following products may originate due to thermal decomposition:
Carbon monoxide
Hydrofluoric acid
Carbonyl fluoride
Coordinate fire fighting according to the surrounding fire. Exposure to flames and heat can
cause the unit to break. Cool down with a shower of water from a protected position. Do not spill
contaminated fire water into the sewage system.
If possible stop product leakage.
If possible, use water spray to remove the fumes.
Use self-contained breathing apparatus.
Standard protective clothing and protective equipment (breathing apparatus) for firefighters.
EN 137 - Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing
apparatus with full face mask.
EN 469: Protective clothing for firefighters. EN 659: Protective gloves for firefighters.
Try to stop the leakage.
Evacuate the area.
Use self-contained breathing apparatus to enter into the affected area if there is no evidence of
breathable atmosphere.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Prevent entry into sewers, basements, excavations and areas where accumulation can be
dangerous.
Operate according to the local emergency plan.
Stay upwind.
Evacuate civilians in security areas.
Use personal protective equipment.
Volatile.
Volatile.
The product must be handled in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices.
Only experienced and properly instructed persons can manipulate gases under pressure.
Do not smoke while handling the product.
Use only specific equipment that are suitable for the product and for the operating pressure and
temperature. In case of doubt, please contact the supplier.
Do not breathe the gas.
Don't release the product in the atmosphere.
You must ensure sufficient air exchange and/or suction.
Do not use direct flame or electric heating to increase internal pressure.
Do not remove or render illegible the affixed supplier identification labels.
Do not undergo any pressure test with the air /HFC-134a mixtures.
Gas-air can form a combustible mixture at pressures higher than the atmospheric one when the
volume ratio exceeds 60%.
Keep the unit away from incompatible products such as: explosive, flammable materials, Organic
peroxide
14000 mg/m³
0,1 mg/l
0,01 mg/l
1 mg/l
0,75 mg/kg dry weight
73 mg/l
Total protective glasses.
Protective goggles should be worn during the refilling operations.
EN 166 - Personal eye protection
Protective gloves should be worn when handling gas containers.
EN 388 - Protective gloves against mechanical risks.
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