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R-404A

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
R-404A
Product Form
Mixture
Product Code
100044900

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A

Identified Uses

Refrigerant

Uses advised against

No additional information available

Manufacturers & Suppliers

D

Dehon Service SAS

manufacturer

26 Avenue du Petit Parc, 94683 VINCENNES Cedex, France

01 43 98 75 00

C

Climalife Kft Budepesta sucurcala Bucuresti Romania

distributor

Bulevardul Hristo Botev, Nr. 28, Biroul NR 4, Modulul I, Bucuresti Sectorul 3, Romania

D

Dehon Kälte-Fachvertriebs GmbH

distributor

Robert-Bosch-Strasse 14, 40668 MEERBUSCH, Germany

00 49 2150 7073 0

D

Dehon Service Belgium s.a/n.v.

distributor

Avenue Carton de Wiart, 79, 1090 Bruxelles, Belgium

00 32 2 421 01 70

F

Friogas sa

distributor

Poligono Industrial SEPES Parcela 10, 46500 SAGUNTO (Valencia), Spain

00 34 9 6 266 36 32

P

Prochimac SA

distributor

ZI Petits Champs 15, CH-1400 Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland

00 41 32 727 36 00

C

Climalife Hongrie Kft

distributor

Villányi út 47, 1118 Budaörs, Hungary

(36) 23 431 660

C

Climalife Supplied by Inventec Performance Chemicals Italia SRL

distributor

Via del Lavoro, 10/G, 20874 Busnago MB, Italia

+39 39-5973480

D

Dehon nordic service

distributor

Östra Hamngatan 50B 3tr, 41109 GÖTEBORG, Sweden

00 46 735 01 90 50

D

Dehon Service Nederland B.V.

distributor

Van Konijnenburgweg 84, NL-4612 PL Bergen Op Zoom, Netherlands

00 31 164 212 830

I

IDS Refrigeration Limited

distributor

22 Apex Court, Woodlands, Bradley Stoke, BS32 4JT Bristol, United Kingdom

00 44 1179 802520

C

Climalife Asia Corporation

distributor

Room 302-A82, No.3, Building 1509, Xin Zhen Road, 201101 Shanghai – Minhang District, China

+86 21 6442 3972

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact

+33 (0) 1 72 11 00 03

National Poisons Information Service (Birmingham Centre) City Hospital

0344 892 0111

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified warning

Hazard Classifications

Press. Gas (Liq.) H280

GHS Pictograms

GHS04 - Compressed gas

GHS04

Hazard Statements

H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

Precautionary Statements

P410 + P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type mixture
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
1,1,1-Trifluoroethane EC: 206-996-5 420-46-2 52% Yes
Pentafluoroethane EC: 206-557-8 354-33-6 44% Yes
1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane EC: 212-377-0 811-97-2 4% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Move the affected person away from the contaminated area and into the fresh air.

Skin contact

In the event of contact with the liquid: treat resulting frostbite as a burn. Immediately remove contaminated clothing or footwear. Immediately rinse with plenty of water. If skin burns appear, call a doctor immediately.

Symptoms: Frostbite, skin burns.

Eye contact

Rinse immediately and thoroughly, pulling the eyelids well away from the eye (15 minutes minimum). Consult an eye specialist immediately.

Ingestion

Not specifically applicable (gas).

Immediate Medical Attention

If skin burns appear, call a doctor immediately. Consult an eye specialist immediately.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

All extinguishing agents can be used.

Unsuitable media

None to our knowledge. If there is a fire close by, use suitable extinguishing agents.

Specific hazards

pressure rise and possible bursting of container. On heating : Toxic and corrosive vapours are released.

Instructions

Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers.

Firefighter Protection

Self-contained breathing apparatus. Complete protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Stop the leak.

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Avoid breathing mist, vapours. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Ventilation. Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Under certain temperature and pressure conditions may form a flammable mixture in the presence of air.

Storage

Store : in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from any source of heat, away from any source of ignition.

Hygiene

Do not drink, eat or smoke in the workplace.

Fire prevention

Store away from any source of heat, away from any source of ignition.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Leather protective gloves. Nitrile-rubber protective gloves. VITON gloves

Eyes

Safety glasses with side shields

Respiratory

In the event of insufficient ventilation: Gas mask with filter type AX. In a confined area : Self-contained breathing apparatus

Skin/Body

Majority cotton protective clothing

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Cloud Point
---
Decomposition Temperature
250 °C
Explosive Limits
---
Voc Content
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Solubility In Fat
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Freezing Point
Not applicable
Molecular Weight
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not available
Upper Explosive Limit
Not available
Colour
Colourless.
Dynamic Viscosity
---
Melting Point
Not applicable
Ph
Not applicable
Boiling Point
-46.23 °C
Appearance
Press. Gas (Liq.).
Form
---
Odor
slightly ethereal.
Properties Status
---
Flammability
Non flammable.
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Vapor Density
---
Odor Threshold
Not available
Solidification Point
---
Partition Coefficient
Not available
Physical State
Gas
Vapor Pressure
12.55 bar (25°C)
Physical State Data
gas
Solubility
Insoluble in water. Water: 0.055 %
Metal Corrosion
---
Kinematic Viscosity
Not applicable
Lower Explosive Limit
Not available
Colour Intensity
---
Bulk Density
---
Density
1044 kg/m³ (25°C)
Relative Density
Not applicable
Softening Point
---
Flash Point
---
Solubility In Water
0.055 %
Evaporation Rate
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Stable at ambient temperature and under normal conditions of use.

Reactivity

Decomposes on exposure to temperature rise.

Hazardous reactions

No information available. No polymerization.

Avoid

Avoid high temperatures. Avoid naked flame. Heating will cause a rise in pressure with a risk of bursting.

Incompatible

Alkalis and caustic products. alkali metals. Alkaline earth metals. Finely divided metals (Al, Mg, Zn). Strong oxidizing agents.

Decomposition

On thermal decomposition (pyrolysis), releases : Hydrogen fluoride, Carbon oxides (CO, CO2), Fluorinated hydrocarbons, Carbonyl halogenides.

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
3337
Shipping Name
REFRIGERANT GAS R 404A
Transport Class
2.2
Packing Group
Not applicable
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for R-404A?

The signal word is warning.

What is the physical form of R-404A?

R-404A is a gas appearing as press. gas (liq.). with colourless. color. It has slightly ethereal. odor.

What is the solubility of R-404A?

Insoluble in water. Water: 0.055 %

What is R-404A used for?

Refrigerant

What are the hazard statements for R-404A?

This substance has 1 hazard statement:

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

What is the melting point of R-404A?

The melting point is Not applicable and the boiling point is -46.23 °C.