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1. Product and Company Identification
Product Code:

811-0134

Product Name:

R-134a Refrigerant

Reference #:

R-134A

Manufacturer/Supplier/Distributor Information
Company Name:

Hino Motor Sales USA, Inc.
41180 Bridge St.
Novi, MI 48375

Phone Number:

(248)699-9300

Fax Number:

(248)699-9310

Chemical Family:

Fluorocarbons

CAS Number:

811-97-2

Part Number:

887881040A, 887881040SKID, 887881040TL

Revision Date:

10/25/2013

2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Chemical Name
1.

Ethane, 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoro-

Chemical Name
1.

Ethane, 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoro-

CAS #

Concentration

OSHA PEL

ACGIH TLV

Other Limits

NO DATA

NO DATA

NO DATA

OSHA STEL

OSHA CEIL

ACGIH STEL

ACGIH CEIL

No data.

No data.

No data.

No data.

811-97-2 100.0 %
RTECS #
KI8842500

3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview

Physical hazards: Compressed liquified gas
Health Hazards: Harmful(Central Nervous system depression, cardiac arrhythmia)
Route(s) of Entry:

Inhalation? Yes

Skin? Yes

Eyes? Yes

Ingestion? Yes

Potential Health Effects (Acute and Chronic)

INHALATION: High atmospheric concentrations may lead to anaesthetic effects, including loss of
consciousness. Very high exposures may cause an abnormal heart rhythm and prove suddenly fatal. Higher
concentrations may cause asphyxiation due to reduced oxygen content of the atmosphere.

SKIN CONTACT: Liquid splashes or spray may cause freeze burns. Unlikely to be hazardous by skin
absorption.
EYE CONTACT: Liquid splashes or spray may cause freeze burns.
INGESTION: Highly unlikely, but should this occur, freeze burns will result.
OTHER EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: None expected.

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Recommended Exposure Limits

No ACGIH TLV or OSHA PEL assigned
LD 50 / LC 50

4 hour LC50 in rats> 500,000 ppm
Signs and Symptoms Of Exposure

GENERAL: The health hazard assessment is based on toxicity studies together with information from a search
of the scientific literature and other commercial sources.
INGESTION: Extremely unlikely to occur
EYE CONTACT: Burning sensation, similar to freeze burns.
SKIN CONTACT: Burning sensation, similar to freeze burns and/or frost-like bite lesions.
SKIN ABSORPTION: This product will probably not be absorbed through human skin.
INHALATION: Exposure to very high vapor concentrations can induce anesthetic effects progressing from
dizziness, weakness, nausea, to unconsciousness. It can act as an asphyxiant by limiting available oxygen. At
very high doses, cardiac sensitization to circulating epinephrine-like compounds can result in fatal cardiac
arrhythmia.
OTHER EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: None expected.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated By Exposure

Not available
OSHA Hazard Classes:

HEALTH HAZARDS : Irritant
PHYSICAL HAZARDS : Compressed Gas
TARGET ORGANS & EFFECTS: Heart, Eyes, Skin, Central Nervous System

4. First Aid Measures
Emergency and First Aid Procedures

SKIN: Thaw affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothing. Caution: Clothing may adhere to the
skin in the case of freeze burns. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of warm water. If
symptoms (irritation or blistering) develop, get medical attention.
EYES: Immediately flush with plenty of water. After initial flushing, remove any contact lenses and continue
flushing for at least 15 minutes. Have eyes examined and treated by medical personnel.
INGESTION: Not applicable.
INHALATION: Remove victim to fresh air. Keep warm and at rest. If not breathing, give artificial respiration,
preferably mouth-to-mouth. If breathing is labored, give oxygen. In the event of cardiac arrest, apply external
cardiac massage. Do not administer adrenaline or similar sympathomimetic drugs as cardiac arrhythmia may
result. Get immediate medical attention.

5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Pt:

N.A.

Explosive Limits:

LEL: No data.

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N.A.

Fire Fighting Instructions

Not applicable. Self contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece and protective clothing.
Flammable Properties and Hazards

GENERAL HAZARDS: Compressed liquified gas. HFC 134A is not flammable in air under ambient conditions
of temperature and pressure. In laboratory tests, under conditions of high pressure, HFC 134A/air mixtures were
shown to be flammable. In general, for the test equipment used , at temperatures up to 170 deg. C, flammable
mixtures were only produced at pressures greater than 50 psia, and with more than 50 volume % air. Mixtures of
HFC 134A should not be used for pressure or leak testing. Thermal decomposition will evolve toxic and irritant
vapors.
Hazardous Combustion Products

No data available.
Extinguishing Media

Not applicable. Use media suitable for surrounding fire. Use water spray to cool containers.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media

No data available.

6. Accidental Release Measures
Steps To Be Taken In Case Material Is Released Or Spilled

Shut off leak if without risk. Ventilate the spill area. If possible dike and contain spillage. Prevent liquid from
entering sewers, sumps or pit areas, since vapor can create suffocating atmosphere. Use self-contained breathing
apparatus to avoid suffocation. Allow spilled liquid to evaporate. Protect against frost-bite from evaporating
liquid.

7. Handling and Storage
Precautions To Be Taken in Handling

Keep at temperatures not exceeding 113 deg F (45 deg C). Keep in a cool place. Keep containers dry. Keep
away from direct sunlight, heat and sources of ignition.
Precautions To Be Taken in Storing

No data available.
Other Precautions

None others

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Respiratory Equipment (Specify Type)

Not normally needed, if controls are adequate. If needed, use MSHA-NIOSH approved respirator for organic
vapors. For high concentrations and oxygen-deficient atmospheres, use positive pressure air-supplied respirator.
Eye Protection

Chemical tight goggles; full faceshield in addition if splashing is possible.
Protective Gloves

Impervious gloves if any possibility of skin contact with the liquid.
Other Protective Clothing

Additional protection may be required such as apron, arm covers, or full body suit, depending on conditions.
Engineering Controls (Ventilation etc.)

Ventilate low-lying areas such as sumps or pits where dense vapors may collect. Use ventilation adequate to
maintain safe levels. Provide eyewash station in work area.
Work/Hygienic/Maintenance Practices

None others available.

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9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical States:

[ X ] Gas

Melting Point:

N.A. - N.A.

Boiling Point:

- 15.10 F (-9.4 C)

Autoignition Pt:

N.A.

Flash Pt:

N.A.

Specific Gravity (Water = 1):

1.23

Vapor Pressure (vs. Air or mm Hg):

4268 MMHG

Vapor Density (vs. Air = 1):

3.3

Evaporation Rate:

N.A.

Solubility in Water:

very low

Percent Volatile:

100.0 % by weight.

pH:

NA

[ ] Liquid

[ ] Solid

Method Used: Not Applicable
at 20.0 C (68.0 F)
at 20.0 C (68.0 F)

N.A.
N.A.

Appearance and Odor

Colorless liquified gas/ Faint ethereal odor.

10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability:

Unstable [

]

Stable [ X ]

Conditions To Avoid - Instability

None known
Incompatibility - Materials To Avoid

Finely divided metals, magnesium and alloys containing more than 2% magnesium. Can react violently if in
contact with alkali or alkali earth metals such as sodium, potassium or barium.
Hazardous Decomposition Or Byproducts

Halogen acids by thermal decomposition and hydrolysis.
Hazardous Polymerization:

Will occur [

]

Will not occur [ X ]

Conditions To Avoid - Hazardous Polymerization

None known.

11. Toxicological Information
Toxicological Information

ANIMAL DATA: The inhalation 4 hour LC50 in rats was greater than 500,000 ppm HFC 134A. Because of its
volatility, this compound has not been tested for skin or eye irritancy, or skin sensitization. The threshold for
cardiac sensitization (arrhythmia) in dogs pretreated with epinephrine was an atmosphere of 75,000 ppm. No
effect of any kind was seen in a 90-day inhalation study in the rat at dose levels up to, and including, 50,000ppm
(6 hours per day, 5 days per week).
No developmental effects were seen in the rabbit following inhalation exposure to 40,000 ppm during gestation
despite slight maternal toxicity. In a range-finding study in the rabbit, possible minimal embryolethality was
seen at a dose level of 50,000 ppm administered during gestation and no effects were seen at 10,000 ppm. In
another study in the rat, no developmental effects were seen at a dose of 100,000 ppm in the presence of slight
maternal toxicity; clear maternal effects were followed by embryotoxicity and fetotoxicity at a dose level of
300,000 ppm. There were no increases in the incidence of fetal malformations in rats or rabbits at doses up to
and including 300,000 and 50,000 ppm, respectively. HFC 134A showed no genetic toxicity in a range of
in-vitro and in-vivo tests. No adverse effects were found in a study in which rats were followed to week 104 after
receiving 300 mg/kg bodyweight/day of HFC134A by gavage for 52 weeks. In a 2-year inhalation study in rats,
no adverse effects of any kind were observed except increased incidences of non-life threatening, benign
microscopic testicular interstitial (Leydig) cell tumors and associated interstitial cell hyperplasia which were
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confined to the top dose of 50,000 ppm.
Chronic Toxicological Effects

No data available.
Carcinogenicity/Other Information

No data available.
Carcinogenicity:

NTP? No

IARC Monographs? No

OSHA Regulated? No

12. Ecological Information
General Ecological Information

PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADATION: Decomposes comparatively rapidly in the lower atmosphere
(troposphere). Atmospheric lifetime is 15.6 years. Products of decomposition will be highly dispersed and hence
will have a very low concentration. Does not influence photochemical smog (ie. it is not a VOC under the terms
of the UNEC convention). Has no effect on the ozone layer.
EFFECT ON EFFLUENT TREATMENT: Discharges of the product will enter the atmosphere and will not
result in long term aqueous contamination.

13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Method

DISPOSAL METHOD: Discarded product is not a hazardous waste under RCRA, 40 CFR 261.
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: For disposable (DOT 39) cylinders only. Do not distribute, make available, furnish
or reuse empty container when once emptied of the original product. Open valve to remove pressure in the
cylinder if permissible under the Clean Air Act (see Sections 608, 609). Then puncture, drill, crush or otherwise
destroy empty cylinder and dispose of in a facility permitted for nonhazardous waste.
REFRIGERATION APPLICATION: Subject to "NO VENTING" regulations of Sections 608 and 609 of the
Clean Air Act during the service or disposal of equipment.

14. Transport Information
LAND TRANSPORT (US DOT)
DOT Proper Shipping Name

1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane

DOT Hazard Class:

2.2

DOT Hazard Label:

NONFLAMMABLE GAS

UN/NA Number:

UN3159

Additional Transport Information

No data available.

15. Regulatory Information
US EPA SARA Title III
Chemical Name
1.

Ethane, 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoro-

CAS #

Sec.302 (EHS)

811-97-2 No

Sec.304 RQ

Sec.313 (TRI)

Sec.110

No

No

No

EPA CWA NPDES

EPA TSCA

CA PROP 65

No

Inventory, 8D
TERM

No

US EPA CAA, CWA, TSCA
Chemical Name
1.

Ethane, 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoro-

CAS #

EPA CAA

811-97-2 No

SARA (Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986) Lists:

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Sec.302:

EPA SARA Title III Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Chemical with TPQ. * indicates 10000
LB TPQ if not volatile.

Sec.304:

EPA SARA Title III Section 304: CERCLA Reportable + Sec.302 with Reportable Quantity. **
indicates statutory RQ.

Sec.313:

EPA SARA Title III Section 313 Toxic Release Inventory. Note: -Cat indicates a member of a
chemical category.

Sec.110:

EPA SARA 110 Superfund Site Priority Contaminant List

TSCA (Toxic Substances Control
Act) Lists:
Inventory:

Chemical Listed in the TSCA Inventory.

5A(2):

Chemical Subject to Significant New Rules (SNURS)

6A:

Commercial Chemical Control Rules

8A:

Toxic Substances Subject To Information Rules on Production

8A CAIR:

Comprehensive Assessment Information Rules - (CAIR)

8A PAIR:

Preliminary Assessment Information Rules - (PAIR)

8C:

Records of Allegations of Significant Adverse Reactions

8D:

Health and Safety Data Reporting Rules

8D TERM:

Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule Terminations

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