Propane, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoro-

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Inhalation: Remove patient immediately to fresh air.  If breathing has

stopped, give artifical respiration.  Use oxygen as required, provided a

qualified operator is available.  Do not give epinedrine

(adrenaline). Contact a physician.

Eyes: Remove contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at

least 15 minutes, lifting eyelids occasionally to facilitate

irrigation.  Seek medical attention.

Skin: Promptly flush skin with water until all chemical is

removed.  remove any clothing contaminated with liquid and

wash before reuse.

Ingestion: Ingestion is an unlikely route of exposure.  Refer to the inhalation section. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to by a

physician.

Fire-fighting measures

Recommended extinguishing agent: Use any standard agent - choose the one most appropriate for

the type of surrounding fire.  As for special firefighting

instructions, fireighters should use water spray to keep

fire-exposed containers cool and to knock down vapours which

may result from product decomposition.

Product arising from burning: Halogens, halogen acids and possibly carbonyl halides are

decomposition products.  These are toxic and corrosive.

Hazardous polymerizations will not occur.  A source of

ignition, such as lighted cigarettes, flames, hot spots,

welding or fire conditions may yield toxic and/or corrosive

composition products.

Protective equipment: Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus

for protection against suffocation and possible toxic

decomposition products - proper eye and skin protection

should be provided.

Accidental release measures

Emergency measures in case of spillage: Always wear recommended personal protective equipment.

Evacuate all unprotected personnel.  Protected personnel

should remove any flames and shut off leak, if without risk,

and provide ventilation.  Unprotected personnel should not

return until air has been tested and determined safe,

including low-lying areas.

Handling and storage

Handling: Avoid breathing vapours or liquid contact with eyes, skin or

clothing.

Do not puncture or drop containers, expose them to open

flame, excessive heat or direct sunlight.  Use approved

cylinders only.  Tank cleaning personnel should use only a

formal tank entry procedure based on recognized safety

principles.  Leak testing should not be done with a

pressurized mixture of HFC-254fa and air.  Use dry nitrogen

to leak test equipment pressurized with HFC-245fa.

Storage: Due to low boiling point of 15 °C, store in a cool,

well-ventillated area of low fire risk.  Protect container

and its fittings from physical damage.  Storage in

subsurface locations should be avoided.  Close valve tightly

after use and when empty.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

3163

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

LIQUEFIED GAS, N.O.S.

Chemical name:

1,1,1,3,3-PENTAFLUOROPROPANE

Language:

English

Labels:

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Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Hazard identification no.: 20

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

3163

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

LIQUEFIED GAS, N.O.S.

Chemical name:

1,1,1,3,3-PENTAFLUOROPROPANE

Language:

English

Labels:

2.2

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

3163

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

LIQUEFIED GAS, N.O.S.

Chemical name:

1,1,1,3,3-PENTAFLUOROPROPANE

Labels:

2.2

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

3163

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Liquefied gas, n.o.s.

Chemical name:

1,1,1,3,3-Pentafluoropropane

Labels:

2.2

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Skin protection: Wear protective, impervious gloves and clothing if prolonged or repeated contact with liquid is anticipated.  Wash clothing promptly, if wet.  Remove any non-impervious clothing and wash before re-use.

Eye protection:  For normal conditions, wear safety glasses. Where there is reasonable probability of liquid contact, wear chemical safety goggles.  Contact lenses should not be worn under such conditions.

Respiratory Protection:  None generally required for adequately ventilated work situations.  For accidential releases in non-ventilated situations, use self-contained breathing apparatus.

Stability and reactivity

Conditions to avoid: Heating will cause pressure rise with risk of bursting. do not pierce or burn, even after use. do not spray on a naked flame or any incandescent material.

Materials to avoid: oxidizing substances, powdered metals, alkali sensitive materials.

Hazardous decomposition products: halogenated compounds, hydrogen fluoride, carbonyl halides, carbon oxides.

Disposal considerations

Offer surplus and non-recyclable soluctions to a licensed disposal company. Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recyling.