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CHLORODIFLUOROETHANEICSC: 0643 (November 1998)
1-Chloro-1,1-difluoroethane
HCFC 142 b
CAS #: 75-68-3
UN #: 2517
EC Number: 200-891-8

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Extremely flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.  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 water spray.  In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water. Combat fire from a sheltered position. 

   
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Drowsiness. Suffocation. See Notes.  Use ventilation.  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 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
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. NEVER direct water jet on liquid. Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

 

Transportation
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 2.1 

STORAGE
Fireproof. Cool. 
PACKAGING
 
CHLORODIFLUOROETHANE ICSC: 0643
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED GAS. 

Physical dangers
The gas is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible. The gas is heavier than air and may accumulate in lowered spaces causing a deficiency of oxygen. 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic and corrosive gases including hydrogen chloride and hydrogen fluoride. Reacts violently with oxidants. This generates fire hazard. 

Formula: C2H3ClF2 / CH3-CClF2
Molecular mass: 100.5
Boiling point: -9°C
Melting point: -131°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.19
Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 337
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.5
Flash point: Flammable gas
Auto-ignition temperature: 632°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 6.2-17.9
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.6  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
Rapid evaporation of the liquid may cause frostbite. The substance may cause effects on the cardiovascular system. 

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
MAK: 4200 mg/m3, 1000 ppm; peak limitation category: II(8); pregnancy risk group: D 

ENVIRONMENT
Avoid release to the environment in circumstances different to normal use. 

NOTES
High concentrations in the air cause a deficiency of oxygen with the risk of unconsciousness or death.
Check oxygen content before entering area.
Turn leaking cylinder with the leak up to prevent escape of gas in liquid state. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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