ICSC 0577 - TRIFLUOROMETHANE

TRIFLUOROMETHANE	ICSC: 0577 (July 1997)
Carbon trifluoride Fluoroform R 23 Methyl trifluoride

CAS #: 75-46-7

UN #: 1984

EC Number: 200-872-4

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Confusion. Drowsiness.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE.	Cold-insulating gloves.	ON FROSTBITE: rinse with plenty of water, do NOT remove clothes. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes		Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Ventilation. NEVER direct water jet on liquid. Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 2.2
STORAGE
Cool. Ventilation along the floor.
PACKAGING
Special insulated cylinder.

TRIFLUOROMETHANE

ICSC: 0577

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance ODOURLESS COLOURLESS COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED GAS. Physical dangers The gas is heavier than air and may accumulate in lowered spaces causing a deficiency of oxygen. Chemical dangers Decomposes on contact with hot surfaces or flames. This produces corrosive and very toxic fumes (hydrogen fluoride - see ICSC 0283).	Formula: CHF₃ Molecular mass: 70.0 Boiling point: -84.4°C Melting point: -155°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.44 Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 4000 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.4 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.64

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
ODOURLESS COLOURLESS COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED GAS.

Physical dangers
The gas is heavier than air and may accumulate in lowered spaces causing a deficiency of oxygen.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on contact with hot surfaces or flames. This produces corrosive and very toxic fumes (hydrogen fluoride - see ICSC 0283).

Formula: CHF₃
Molecular mass: 70.0
Boiling point: -84.4°C
Melting point: -155°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.44
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 4000
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.4
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.64

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. Effects of short-term exposure Inhalation of the vapour may cause depression of the central nervous system. The liquid may cause frostbite. Exposure could cause cardiac arrythmia and asphyxiation. See Notes.	Inhalation risk On loss of containment this substance can cause suffocation by lowering the oxygen content of the air in confined areas. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

Effects of short-term exposure
Inhalation of the vapour may cause depression of the central nervous system. The liquid may cause frostbite. Exposure could cause cardiac arrythmia and asphyxiation. See Notes.

Inhalation risk
On loss of containment this substance can cause suffocation by lowering the oxygen content of the air in confined areas.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
To physicians: adrenergic agents are contraindicated. High concentrations in the air cause a deficiency of oxygen with the risk of unconsciousness or death. Check oxygen content before entering area. Do NOT use in the vicinity of a fire or a hot surface, or during welding. Turn leaking cylinder with the leak up to prevent escape of gas in liquid state.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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