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What is R500?

R500 (CAS: 56275-41-3). It's a colourless liquefied / compressed non flammable gas. slight ethereal odour. substance commonly used As a refrigerant, urethane foam blowing agent, aerosol propellant, solvent and degreasing agent.

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Signal Word

warning

Classification

N/A
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Hazard Statements

  • H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.

Precautionary Statements

  • P101: If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
  • P102: Keep out of reach of children.
  • P103: Read label before use.
  • P264: Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling.
  • P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell.
  • P330: Rinse mouth.
  • P410+P403: Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.
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A-Gas (U.S. Headquarters)

Manufacturer

1100 Haskins Rd. Bowling Green, OH 43402 United States

Phone: 14198678990

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PERS

1-800-633-8253

CHEMWATCH EMERGENCY RESPONSE (24/7)

+1 855-237-5573 (ID#: 12626)

International 1-801-629-0667

+61 3 9573 3188

Physical State
Compressed Gas
Physical State Data
gas
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
Colourless liquefied / compressed non flammable gas. Slight ethereal odour.
Colour
Not available
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Not available
Odor
Slight ethereal odour.
Odor Threshold
Not Available
Ph
Not Applicable
Property
Not available
Property
Not available

Product Information

  • Product Code: N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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What other names is R500 known by?

R500 is also known as: dichlorodifluoromethane and difluoroethane azeotropic mixture with about; 74% dichlorodiflouromethane; dichlorodifluoromethane difluoroethane mixture; Freon 500 Propellant 500 Refrigerant 500 chlorofluorocarbon; Fluorocarbon aerosol propellant CFC-12/FC-152a mixture; FC-152a CFC-12 mixture Freon FC-12 FC-152a mixture; F500; R500; Formerly CIG Refrigerant gas R500 Code 1; Forane 500, R-500

What is the hazard signal word for R500?

The signal word for this substance is "warning".

What is the physical form of R500?

R500 is a compressed gas appearing as colourless liquefied / compressed non flammable gas. slight ethereal odour. . It has slight ethereal odour. odor.

What is the solubility of R500?

Does not mix with water

What is R500 used for?

As a refrigerant, urethane foam blowing agent, aerosol propellant, solvent and degreasing agent.

What are the hazard statements for R500?

This substance has 2 hazard statements: H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H302: Harmful if swallowed.

What is the melting point of R500?

The melting point is Not Available and the boiling point is -33.