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4. First-aid measures

· Description of first aid measures

· After inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.

· After skin contact:

Generally the product does not irritate the skin.

Immediately rinse with water.

If skin irritation continues, consult a doctor.

· After eye contact:

Remove contact lenses if worn.

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.

· After swallowing:

Unlikely route of exposure.

Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help.

· Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: No relevant information available. · Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:

Treat frost-bitten areas appropriately.

5. Fire-fighting measures

· Extinguishing media

· Suitable extinguishing agents:

Carbon dioxide

Gaseous extinguishing agents

Water fog / haze

Foam

· For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water stream.

· Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Extremely flammable gas.

Formation of toxic gases is possible during heating or in case of fire.

· Advice for firefighters

· Protective equipment:

Wear self-contained respiratory protective device. Wear fully protective suit.

· Additional information: Cool endangered receptacles with water spray.

6. Additional release measures

· Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Keep away from ignition sources.

· Environmental precautions

Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.

· Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Allow to evaporate.

Absorb liquid components with liquid-binding material.

· Reference to other sections

See Section 7 for information on safe handling.

See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.

See Section 13 for disposal information

7. Handling and storage

· Handling

· Precautions for safe handling: Use only in well ventilated areas.

· Information about protection against explosions and fires:

Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.

Protect from heat.

Protect against electrostatic charges.

· Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

· Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:

Avoid storage near extreme heat, ignition sources or open flame.

· Information about storage in one common storage facility: Store away from oxidizing agents.

· Further information about storage conditions: Protect from heat and direct sunlight.

· Specific end use(s) No relevant information available.

8. Exposure controls/personal protection

· Control parameters

· Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be monitored at the workplace.

· Exposure controls

· General protective and hygienic measures: Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

· Engineering controls: Provide adequate ventilation.

· Breathing equipment: Use suitable respiratory protective device in case of insufficient ventilation.

· Protection of hands:

Not required under normal conditions of use.

Wear protective gloves to handle contents of damaged or leaking units.

· Eye protection: Follow relevant national guidelines concerning the use of protective eyewear.

· Body protection: Not required.

· Limitation and supervision of exposure into the environment

No relevant information available.

· Risk management measures No relevant information available.

9. Physical and chemical properties

9 Physical and chemical properties

· Information on basic physical and chemical properties

· Appearance:

Form: Compressed liquefied gas

Color: Colorless

· Odor: Odorless

· Odor threshold: Not determined.

· pH-value: Not determined.

· Melting point/Melting range: Not determined.

· Boiling point/Boiling range: -24 °C (-11.2 °F)

· Flash point: -91 °C (-131.8 °F)

· Flammability (solid, gaseous): Not determined.

· Decomposition temperature: Not determined.

· Danger of explosion: Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/ vapor mixtures are possible.

· Explosion limits

Lower: 1.8 Vol %

Upper: 9.5 Vol %

· Vapor pressure at 21 °C (69.8 °F): 2814 hPa (2,110.7 mm Hg)

· Density:

Relative density: 0.56

Vapor density: 1.7237

Evaporation rate: Not determined.

· Solubility in / Miscibility with

Water: Not miscible or difficult to mix.

· Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined.

· Viscosity

Dynamic: Not determined. Kinematic: Not determined.

· Other information No relevant information available.

10. Stability and reactivity

· Reactivity: No relevant information available.

· Chemical stability:

· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.

· Possibility of hazardous reactions

Used empty containers may contain product gases which form explosive mixtures with air.

Reacts with strong oxidizing agents.

Danger of receptacles bursting because of high vapor pressure if heated.

Can form explosive mixtures in air if heated above flash point and/or when sprayed or atomized.

· Conditions to avoid Excessive heat.

· Incompatible materials Oxidizers

· Hazardous decomposition products Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

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