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Chlorotrifluoroethylene(79-38-9)

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Product Identification

Product Name
Chlorotrifluoroethylene
Synonyms
CFC 113
Chlorotrifluoroethylene
Genetron 1113
Halocarbon 1113
Trifluorovinyl chloride
Trithene
CAS
79-38-9
Formula
C2ClF3
Molecular Weight
116.47
EINECS
201-201-8
RTECS
KV0525000
RTECS Class
Drug
Beilstein/Gmelin
1740373
Beilstein Reference
4-01-00-00704

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance
A colorless gas with a faint ethereal odor.
Solubility in water
Slightly soluble
Melting Point
-163
Boiling Point
-26
Vapor Pressure
940 (25 C)3
Density
1.38 g/cm3 (0 C)
Partition Coefficient
2.18
Heat Of Vaporization
21.1 kJ/mol
Heat Of Combustion
-816 kJ/mol
Usage
Intermediate, monomer for chlorotrifluoroethylene resins.
Vapor Density
4.13
Refractive Index
1.38 (0 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion
These substances may cause frostbite to the upper airway and gastrointestinal tract after ingestion. Administer oxygen and manage airway as clinically indicated. Emesis, activated charcoal, and gastric lavage are not recommended.
Inhalation
Remove victim to fresh air; enforce bed rest; administer oxygen for 30 min. of every hour for 6 hours, even if no symptoms appear.
Skin
If frostbite has occured, apply warm water and treat burn.
Eyes
Irrigate exposed eyes with copious amounts of tepid water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation, pain, swelling, lacrimation, or photophobia persist, the patient should be seen in a health care facility. Ophthamologic consultation should be obtained in any symptomatic patients.

Handling and Storage

Storage
Store in a cool, dry location -- away from incompatible materials. Keep container tightly closed.
Handling
All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.

Hazards Identification

Inhalation
Pulmonary irritation, bronchial constriction, cough, dyspnea, and chest tightness may develop after inhalation. Chronic pulmonary hyperreactivity may occur. Adult respiratory distress syndrome has been reported following acute inhalational exposures. Pulmonary edema is an autopsy finding in fatal cases.
Skin
Dermal contact may result in defatting, irritation or contact dermatitis. Severe frostbite has been reported as an effect of freon exposure. Injection causes transient pain, erythema and edema.
Eyes
EYES - Eye irritation occurs with ambient exposure. Frostbite of the lids may be severe. NOSE - Nasal irritation occurs with ambient exposure. THROAT - Irritation occurs. Frostbite of the lips, tongue, buccal mucosa and hard palate developed in a man after deliberate inhalation.
Ingestion
Nausea may develop. Ingestion of a small amount of trichlorofluoromethane resulted in necrosis and perforation of the stomach in one patient.
Hazards
Vapors from liquefied gas are initially heavier than air and spreadalong ground. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back.
EC Risk Phrase
R 12 20/22
EC Safety Phrase
S 9 16 23 33
UN (DOT)
1082

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection
Goggles; rubber gloves.
Respirators
Self-contained breathing apparatus.
Exposure Effects
Headache, dizziness, and disorientation are common. Cerebral edema may be found on autopsy. Dichlorodifluoromethane was not teratogenic in rats and rabbits. <br>The reproductive effects of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane were studied in rats. No adverse effects on reproductive performance was noted or on the development, maturation or reproductive performance of up to two successive generations.
Poison Class
5

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point
-73
Fire Fighting
Do not extinguish fire unless flow can be stopped. Use water in flooding quantities as fog. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Apply water from as far a distance as possible.
Upper exp. limit
38.7
Lower exp. limit
8.4
Fire Potential
Very dangerous, via heat, flames (sparks) or oxidizers.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks
Keep sparks, flames, and other sources of ignition away. Keep material out of water sources and sewers. Attempt to stop leak if without undue personnel hazard. Use water spray to knock-down vapors.

Stability and Reactivity

Incompatibilities
Can react with some metals to form dangerous products Incompatible with strong oxidizing and reducing agents Incompatible with many amines; nitrides; azo/diazo compounds; alkali metals; strong oxidizers such as chlorine perchlorate, oxygen, bromine; and epoxides.
Stability
Polymerizes easily.
Decomposition
Oxides of carbon, hydrogen chloride.
Combustion Products
Toxic hydrogen chloride and hydrogen fluoride gases are formed.

Transport Information

UN Number
1082
Hazard Class
2.3
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