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TRIFLUOROCHLOROETHYLENE

ICSC: 0685

Chlorotrifluoroethylene
Trifluorovinyl chloride
C2ClF3
Molecular mass: 116.47
(cylinder)
ICSC # 0685 		CAS # 79-38-9
RTECS # KV0525000
UN # 1082
April 03, 2002 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Flammable.
NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
Shut off supply; if not possible and no risk to surroundings, let the fire burn itself out; in other cases extinguish with water spray,alcohol-resistant foam,dry powder,carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Gas/air mixtures are explosive.
Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding).
In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water. Combat fire from a sheltered position.
EXPOSURE


•INHALATION Dizziness. Nausea.
Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest.
•SKIN ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE.
Cold-insulating gloves.
ON FROSTBITE: rinse with plenty of water, do NOT remove clothes.
•EYES
Safety goggles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Remove vapour with fine water spray. Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus.
Fireproof. Cool.

UN Hazard Class: 2.3
UN Subsidiary Risks: 2.1
ICSC: 0685 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

TRIFLUOROCHLOROETHYLENE

ICSC: 0685

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS , ODOURLESS GAS

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
The gas mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are formed easily.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive gasesincludinghydrogen chloride (ICSC0163)andhydrogen fluoride (ICSC0283).

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

INHALATION RISK:
On loss of containment, a harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached very quickly.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The liquid may cause frostbite. The substance may cause effects on the kidneys.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: -28°C
Melting point: -158°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.3
Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 612
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.02
Flash point: -27.8°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 24-40.3

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

This substance may be hazardous in the environment; special attention should be given to its impact on the ozone layer.

N O T E S

An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert. Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See flash point.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-20G2TF
NFPA Code: H-; F4; R0.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 0685 TRIFLUOROCHLOROETHYLENE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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