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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Genetron
®
MP39 (R-401A)
MSDS Number: GTRN-0006
Current Issue Date: January, 2000
Form No. 702718 January, 2005
A-9
Owner’s Manual - Regal Intensive Care Unit
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Genetron MP39 is not flammable at ambient temperatures and atmospheric pressure. However, this material will
become combustible when mixed with air under pressure and exposed to strong ignition sources.
Contact with certain reactive metals may result in formation of explosive or exothermic reactions under specific
conditions (e.g. very high temperatures and/or appropriate pressures).
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PRECAUTIONS/INSTRUCTIONS:
Firefighters should wear self-contained, NIOSH-approved breathing apparatus for protection against possible
toxic decomposition products. Proper eye and skin protection should be provided. Use water spray to keep fire-
exposed containers cool.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
IN CASE OF SPILL OR OTHER RELEASE: (Always wear recommended personal protective equipment.)
Evacuate unprotected personnel. Protected personnel should remove ignition sources and shut off leak, if
without risk, and provide ventilation. Unprotected personnel should not return until air has been tested and
determined safe, including low-lying areas.
Spills and releases may have to be reported to Federal and/or local authorities. See Section 15 regarding reporting
requirements.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
NORMAL HANDLING: (Always wear recommended personal protective equipment.)
Avoid breathing vapors and liquid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Do not puncture or drop cylinders, expose
them to open fame or excessive heat. Use authorized cylinders only. Follow standard safety precautions for
handling and use of compressed gas cylinders.
Genetron MP39 should not be mixed with air above atmospheric pressure for leak testing or any other purpose.
See Section 5: Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards.
STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Store in a cool, well-ventilated area of low fire risk and out of direct sunlight. Protect cylinder and its fittings from
physical damage. Storage in subsurface locations should be avoided. Close valve tightly after use and when empty.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Provide local ventilation at filling zones and areas where leakage is probable. Mechanical (general) ventilation may
be adequate for other operating and storage areas.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
SKIN PROTECTION:
Skin contact with refrigerant may cause frostbite. General work clothing and gloves (leather) should
provide adequate protection. If prolonged contact with the liquid or gas is anticipated, insulated gloves
constructed of PVA, neoprene or butyl rubber should be used. Any contaminated clothing should be
promptly removed and washed before reuse,