Dichlorotetrafluoroethane

Synonyms & Trade Names

1,2-Dichlorotetrafluoroethane, Freon® 114, Genetron® 114, Halon® 242, Refrigerant 114

Physical Description

Colorless gas with a faint, ether-like odor at high concentrations. [Note: A liquid below 38°F. Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]

Incompatibilities & Reactivities

Chemically-active metals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, powdered aluminum, zinc & magnesium; acids; acid fumes

Symptoms

irritation respiratory system; asphyxia; cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac arrest; liquid: frostbite

Respirator Recommendations

NIOSH/OSHA

Up to 10000 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator

Up to 15000 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece

Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus

Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus

Important additional information about respirator selection