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HALOTHANEICSC: 0277 (November 2003)
2-Bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane
1-Bromo-1-chloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane
Fluothane
CAS #: 151-67-7
EC Number: 205-796-5

  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 drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. 

 STRICT HYGIENE! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Confusion. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Nausea. Unconsciousness.  Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. 
Skin Dry skin. Roughness.  Protective gloves.  Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. 
Eyes Redness. Pain.  Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion See Inhalation.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention . 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

 

Transportation
UN Classification
 

STORAGE
Keep in the dark. Ventilation along the floor. 
PACKAGING
 
HALOTHANE ICSC: 0277
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
HIGHLY VOLATILE COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air. 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen bromide, hydrogen chloride and hydrogen fluoride. Decomposes under the influence of light. 

Formula: BrClHC2F3
Molecular mass: 197.4
Boiling point: 50°C
Melting point: -118°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.87
Solubility in water, g/100ml: 0.45
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 32.4
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.87
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 2.9
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.30  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system and cardiovascular system. Exposure at high levels could cause unconsciousness. 

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking. The substance may have effects on the liver. This may result in liver impairment. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development. 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 50 ppm as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen).
MAK: 41 mg/m3, 5 ppm; peak limitation category: II(8); pregnancy risk group: B 

ENVIRONMENT
 

NOTES
0.01% Thymol is used as a stabilizer.
High concentrations in the air cause a deficiency of oxygen with the risk of unconsciousness or death.
Check oxygen content before entering area. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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