VINYL FLUORIDE | ICSC: 0598 (April 2017) |
Fluoroethene Fluoroethylene |
CAS #: 75-02-5 |
UN #: 1860 (stabilized) |
EC Number: 200-832-6 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Extremely flammable. Gas/air mixtures are explosive. | NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. | Shut off supply; if not possible and no risk to surroundings, let the fire burn itself out. In other cases extinguish with powder, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water. |
AVOID ALL CONTACT! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Headache. Dizziness. Confusion. Incoordination. Nausea. Vomiting. Shortness of breath. | Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. |
Skin | ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE. | Cold-insulating gloves. Protective clothing. | Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. ON FROSTBITE: rinse with plenty of water, do NOT remove clothes. Refer immediately for medical attention. |
Eyes | See Skin. | 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 |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Ventilation. NEVER direct water jet on liquid. Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus. Remove fumes with fine water spray. Do NOT wash away into sewer. |
According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER
Extremely flammable gasContains gas under pressure; may explode if heated May cause cancer Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants. Cool. Store only if stabilized. | |
PACKAGING | |
VINYL FLUORIDE | ICSC: 0598 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: C2H3F / CH2=CHF |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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TLV: 1 ppm as TWA; A2 (suspected human carcinogen) |
ENVIRONMENT |
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Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately. |
NOTES |
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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 | ||
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EC Classification |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations Vinyl Fluoride (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 63, 1995)