CHLOROTRIFLUOROMETHANE

ICSC: 0420

CHLOROTRIFLUOROMETHANE
CFC 13
Monochlorotrifluoromethane
Trifluoromethyl Chloride
(cylinder)
CClF₃
Molecular mass: 104.5
CAS # 75-72-9
RTECS # PA6410000
ICSC # 0420
UN # 1022

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Not combustible. Heating will cause rise in pressure with risk of bursting.	NO contact with hot surfaces.
EXPLOSION			In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE
INHALATION	Confusion. Dizziness. Headache.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration if indicated. Refer for medical attention.
SKIN	ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE.	Cold-insulating gloves.	ON FROSTBITE: rinse with plenty of water, do NOT remove clothes.
EYES	(See Skin).	Safety goggles, face shield, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Ventilation. NEVER direct water jet on liquid. In case of large spillage, extra personnel protection: complete protection with self-contained breathing apparatus.

Fireproof if in building.

UN Hazard Class: 2.2

SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK

ICSC: 0420

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

CHLOROTRIFLUOROMETHANE

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUEFIED GAS , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
The gas is heavier than air and may accumulate in low ceiling spaces causing deficiency of oxygen.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on burning or on contact with hot surfaces producing toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride, hydrogen fluoride and phosgene. Incompatible with certain metal powders (aluminium, zinc, beryllium).

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

INHALATION RISK:
On loss of containment this gas can cause suffocation by lowering the oxygen content of the air in confined areas.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance may cause effects on the cardiovascular system , resulting in impaired functions. Exposure could cause lowering of consciousness. See Notes.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: -81.4°C
Melting point: -181°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.3

Solubility in water: none
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.6

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to its impact on the ozone layer.

N O T E S

High concentrations in the air cause a deficiency of oxygen with the risk of unconsciousness or death. Check oxygen content before entering area. Physician should give special attention to the drugs used in treatment because of the effects of the substance on cardiac rhythm. Do NOT use in the vicinity of a fire or a hot surface, or during welding. Arcton 13, FCC 13, Freon 13, Frigen 13, Genetron 13 and Isceon 13 are trade names.

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-644

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0420	CHLOROTRIFLUOROMETHANE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use.