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TRIFLUOROMETHANE
(cylinder) 		ICSC: 0577
Peer-Review Status: 04.07.1997 Validated
Carbon trifluoride
Fluoroform
R 23
Methyl trifluoride 
CAS #: 75-46-7 RTECS #: PB6900000
UN #: 1984
EINECS #: 200-872-4
 		    Formula: CHF3
Molecular mass: 70.0

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.    In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. 
EXPLOSION     In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water. 
 
EXPOSURE      
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
 		PACKAGING & LABELLING
Ventilation. NEVER direct water jet on liquid. Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus.  Special insulated cylinder. 
EC Classification
 
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 2.2 
GHS Classification
 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-644.  Cool. Ventilation along the floor. 

IMPORTANT DATA
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). 

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 this substance can cause suffocation by lowering the oxygen content of the air in confined areas. 

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. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
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   		 

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.
Freon 23, Frigen 23, Halon 23 are trade names. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 

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