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Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

Description of necessary first-aid measures

If inhaled

- Remove to fresh air.

- Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed.

- If symptoms persist, call a physician.

In case of eye contact

- Keep eyelids open to allow evaporation of product.

- Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids.

-If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.

In case of skin contact

- Allow to evaporate.

- Rinse with lukewarm running water.

- If symptoms persist, call a physician.

If swallowed

- not applicable

Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed

Inhalation

- In case of higher concentrations: narcosis, Asphyxia, May cause cardiac arrhythmia.

Skin contact

- Contact with liquid or refrigerated gas can cause cold burns and frostbite.

- Prolonged skin contact may defat the skin and produce dermatitis.

Eye contact

- Severe eye irritation

- Causes frostbite burns to eyes.

- Symptoms: Lachrymation, Redness, Swelling of tissue, Frostbite, Burn

Ingestion

- not applicable

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

- Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Unsuitable extinguishing media

- None.

Specific hazards arising from the chemical

- The product is not flammable.

- Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions.

Special protective actions for fire-fighters

- Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.

- Fire fighters must wear fire resistant personnel protective equipment.

- Wear chemical resistant oversuit

- Protect intervention team with a water spray as they approach the fire.

- Clean contaminated surface thoroughly.

- Approach from upwind.

- Evacuate personnel to safe areas.

- Keep containers and surroundings cool with water spray.

- After the fire, proceed rapidly to clean the surfaces exposed to the fumes in order to limit the damage to the equipment.

Accidental release measures

Advice for non-emergency personnel

- Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

- Keep away from Incompatible products.

Advice for emergency responders

- Approach from upwind.

- Suppress (knock down) gases/vapours/mists with a water spray jet.

- Avoid spraying the leak source.

- Try to re-position leaking containers, to have the leak in the gaseous phase.

- Vapours are heavier than air and can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for breathing.

- Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.

Environmental precautions

- Should not be released into the environment.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

- Allow to evaporate.

- Prevent product from entering drains.

Reference to other sections

- Refer to protective measures listed below (exposure controls/personal protection)

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

- Use only equipment and materials which are compatible with the product.

- Prevent product vapours decomposition from contacting hot spots.

- Prevent product vapours decomposition from electric arc action (welding).

- Keep away from heat.

- Keep away from Incompatible products.

Conditions for storage, including incompatibilities

Storage

- Keep in a well-ventilated place.

- Store in original container.

- Keep away from Incompatible products.

- Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.

Packaging material

Suitable material

- Steel drum

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
3296
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
HEPTAFLUOROPROPANE
Language:
English
Labels:
2.2 + 13
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:
3296
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
HEPTAFLUOROPROPANE
Language:
English
Labels:
2.2
Remarksopen allclose all

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
3296
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
HEPTAFLUOROPROPANE
Labels:
Non-flammable gas
Remarksopen allclose all

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
3296
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
HEPTAFLUOROPROPANE
Labels:
Non-flammable gas
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Exposure controls / personal protection

Occupational Exposure Limit:

no official limits established

Exposure controls

- Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at machinery.

- Apply technical measures to comply with the occupational exposure limits.

Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls

- Ensure adequate ventilation.

- Apply technical measures to comply with the occupational exposure limits.

Individual protection measures

Respiratory protection

- Self-contained breathing apparatus in medium confinement/insufficient oxygen/in case of large uncontrolled emissions/in all circumstances when the mask and cartridge do not give adequate protection.

- Use only respiratory protection that conforms to international/ national standards.

Hand protection

- Take note of the information given by the producer concerning permeability and break through times, and of special workplace conditions (mechanical strain, duration of contact).

- Protective gloves

- Suitable material: Fluoroelastomer

Eye protection

- Chemical resistant goggles must be worn.

- If splashes are likely to occur, wear: Face-shield

Skin and body protection

- Wear suitable protective clothing.

- If splashes are likely to occur, wear: Apron, Boots, Neoprene

Hygiene measures

- Eye wash bottles or eye wash stations in compliance with applicable standards.

- When using do not eat, drink or smoke.

- Gloves, overalls and boots have to be double layered (protection against cold temperature).

- Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Environmental exposure controls

- Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations.

Stability and reactivity

Chemical stability

- Stable under recommended storage conditions.

- Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors.

- Hazardous Polymerisation/Polymerization: no

Possibility of hazardous reactions

- Strong oxidizers, alkali metals and alkaline earth metals may cause fires or explosions.

Conditions to avoid

- Heat.

Materials to avoid

- Light and/or alkaline metals, Alkaline earth metals, Powdered metals, Oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products

- Gaseous hydrogen fluoride (HF)., Fluorophosgene

- The release of other hazardous decomposition products is possible

Disposal considerations

Waste disposal methods

- In accordance with local and national regulations.

- Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling.

Contaminated packaging

- To avoid treatments, as far as possible, use dedicated containers.