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TRIFLUOROCHLOROETHYLENEICSC: 0685 (April 2002)
Chlorotrifluoroethylene
Trifluorovinyl chloride
CAS #: 79-38-9
UN #: 1082
EC Number: 201-201-8

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Flammable.  Gas/air mixtures are explosive.  NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking.  Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding).  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.  In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water. Combat fire from a sheltered position. 

   
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Dizziness. Nausea.  Use 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   Wear safety goggles.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.   

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Remove vapour with fine water spray. Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

 

Transportation
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 2.3; UN Subsidiary Risks: 2.1 

STORAGE
Fireproof. Cool. 
PACKAGING
 
TRIFLUOROCHLOROETHYLENE ICSC: 0685
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS ODOURLESS GAS. 

Physical dangers
The gas mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are easily formed. 

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive gases including hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163) and hydrogen fluoride (see ICSC 0283). 

Formula: C2ClF3
Molecular mass: 116.47
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 


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The liquid may cause frostbite. The substance may cause effects on the kidneys. 

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached very quickly on loss of containment. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
Avoid release to the environment because of its impact on the ozone layer. 

NOTES
An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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