Propane, 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General advice: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. When symptoms

persist or in all cases of doubt seek medical advice.

Inhalation: Remove from exposure, lie down. Move to fresh air. Keep patient warm and at

rest. Artificial respiration and/or oxygen may be necessary. Consult a physician.

Skin contact: Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Flush area with lukewarm water.

Do not use hot water. If frostbite has occurred, call a physician.

Eye contact : In case of eye contact

Hold eyelids apart and flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.

Get medical attention.

Ingestion: Is not considered a potential route of exposure.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms:       Skin contact may provoke the following symptoms:, Frostbite, Inhalation may provoke the following symptoms:, Shortness of breath, Dizziness, Weakness, Nausea, Headache, narcosis, Irregular cardiac activity

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treatment: Do not give adrenaline or similar drugs.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media:       Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment., such as, Water spray, Foam, Dry chemical, Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards during firefighting: Fire or intense heat may cause violent rupture of packages.

Hazardous thermal decomposition products: Carbon oxides Hydrogen fluoride Carbonyl fluoride Fluorocarbons

Exposure to decomposition products may be a hazard to health.

Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment for firefighters : In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Use personal protective equipment. Wear neoprene gloves during cleaning up work after a fire.

Further information: Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Cool containers / tanks with water spray.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions  : Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Ventilate area, especially low or enclosed places where heavy vapours might collect. Refer to protective measures listed in sections Handling and Storage and Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions :       Should not be released into the environment.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up  :       Evaporates.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling  : Avoid breathing vapours or mist. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. For personal protection see section Exposure Controls/personal Protection.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion  : No special protective measures against fire required.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storage areas and containers  :  Do not drag, slide or roll cylinders. Never attempt to lift cylinder by its cap. Use a check valve or trap in the discharge line to prevent hazardous back flow into the cylinder. Keep at temperature not exceeding 52°C. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store in original container. Protect from contamination.

Advice on common storage  :       No materials to be especially mentioned.

Storage temperature  :  < 52 °C

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

3163

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Liquefied gas, n.o.s. (1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropane)

Chemical name:

1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropane

Labels:

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Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

3163

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Liquefied gas, n.o.s. (1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropane)

Chemical name:

1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropane

Labels:

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Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

3163

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Liquefied gas, n.o.s. (1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropane)

Chemical name:

1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropane

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Engineering measures  : Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Local exhaust should be used when large amounts are released.

Eye protection  :  Safety glasses with side-shields

Additionally wear a face shield where the possibility exists for face contact due to splashing, spraying or airborne contact with this material.

Hand protection: Material: Heat insulating gloves

             

Skin and body protection  : impervious clothing

             

Hygiene measures  : Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

             

Respiratory protection:       For rescue and maintenance work in storage tanks use self-contained breathing apparatus. Vapours are heavier than air and can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for breathing.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity:  Decomposes on heating.

             

Chemical stability:  The product is chemically stable.

             

Possibility of hazardous reactions:  Stable at normal temperatures and storage conditions.

             

Conditions to avoid: The product is not flammable in air under ambient conditions of temperature and pressure. When pressurised with air or oxygen, the mixture may become flammable. Certain mixtures of HCFCs or HFCs with chlorine may become flammable or reactive under certain conditions.

             

Incompatible materials:  Alkali metals. Alkaline earth metals .Powdered metals. Powdered metal salts .

             

Hazardous decomposition products: Hazardous thermal decomposition products may include:

Carbon oxides

Hydrogen fluoride

Carbonyl fluoride

Fluorocarbons

Disposal considerations

Product: Can be used after re-conditioning. In accordance with local and national

regulations.

Contaminated packaging: Empty pressure vessels should be returned to the supplier.