Product Identification Physical and Chemical Properties First Aid Measures Handling and Storage Hazards Identification Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Fire Fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Stability and Reactivity Transport Information
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Carbon trifluoride(75-46-7)

Product Identification Physical and Chemical Properties First Aid Measures Handling and Storage Hazards Identification Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Fire Fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Stability and Reactivity Transport Information

Product Identification

Product Name
Carbon trifluoride
Synonyms
Benzenemethanamine, N-butyl-
Carbon trifluoride
Fluoroform
Freon 23
Methane, trifluoro
Methane, trifluoro-
Methyl trifluoride
N-(Phenylmethyl)butan-1-amine
CAS
75-46-7
CAS
2403-22-7
Formula
C11H17N
Formula
CHF3
Molecular Weight
70.010000000000005
Molecular Weight
163.26
EINECS
200-872-4
EINECS
219-287-0
RTECS
PB6900000
RTECS Class
Mutagen
Merck
13,4200
Beilstein/Gmelin
2081422
Beilstein/Gmelin
1731035
Beilstein Reference
4-01-00-00024
Beilstein Reference
4-12-00-02165

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance
A colorless odorless gas.
Appearance
Colorless liquid.
Solubility in water
Insoluble
Melting Point
-155.18
Boiling Point
50 - 55 (0.1 torr)
Boiling Point
-82.1
Vapor Pressure
35300 (25 C)
Density
0.9024 g/cm3 (25 C)
Density
1.935 (solid); 1.52 (liquid)g/cm3 (-100 C)
Partition Coefficient
.64
Heat Of Vaporization
16.70 kJ/mol
Usage
Intermediate in organic synth, direct coolant for infrared detector cells, blowing agent for urethane foams.
Vapor Density
2.4
Refractive Index
1.00043 (25 C)
Refractive Index
1.50 (20 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Ingestion
Not a likely route of exposure
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
Vapors may cause dizziness or asphyxiation without warning. Contact with gas or liquefied gas may cause burns, severe injury and/or frostbite.
Inhalation
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Inhalation
The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Inhalation
Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.
Skin
No information regarding skin irritation and other potential effects was found.
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.
Skin
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Skin
Remove contaminated clothing and wash exposed area thoroughly with soap and water. A physician should examine the area if irritation or pain persists. If frostbite has occurred, refer to dermal treatment in the main body of this document for rewarming.
Eyes
See Skin.
Eyes
No information regarding eye irritation and other potential effects was found.
Eyes
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Eyes
If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. Flush eyes gently with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids apart; seek immediate medical attention.

Handling and Storage

Storage
May be stored over water.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Handling
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well ventilated area. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
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

Ingestion
The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Inhalation
Vapors may cause dizziness or asphyxiation without warning.
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
See Skin.
Ingestion
Nausea may develop. Ingestion of a small amount of trichlorofluoromethane resulted in necrosis and perforation of the stomach in one patient.
Hazards
Containers may explode when heated. Ruptured cylinders may rocket.
EC Risk Phrase
R 34
EC Safety Phrase
S 23 38
EC Safety Phrase
S 26 36/37/39 45
UN (DOT)
1984
UN (DOT)
2735
UN (DOT)
3136

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection
Wear appropriate chemical protective clothing.
Personal Protection
Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles. Always wear thermal protective clothing when handling refrigerated/cryogenic liquids.
Personal Protection
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
Respirators
Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Respirators
Wear positive pressure 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
-112
Flash Point
94
Fire Fighting
Extinguish fire using agent suitable for type of surrounding fire. (Material itself does not burn or burns with difficulty.) Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Apply water from as far a distance as possible. Do not use water on material itself. Use water spray to knock-down vapors.
Fire Fighting
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Upper exp. limit
35.3
Fire Potential
May burn but does not ignite readily.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks
Attempt to stop leak if without undue personnel hazard. Use water spray to knock-down vapors.
Small spills/leaks
Make no contact with the spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Do not direct water at spill or source of leak. If possible, turn leaking containers so that gas escapes rather than liquid. Allow substance to evaporate. Ventilate the area.
Small spills/leaks
Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability
No data.
Stability
Stable up to 1150 C.
Incompatibilities
Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids.
Incompatibilities
Attacks magnesium and its alloys.
Decomposition
Carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, carbon dioxide.
Decomposition
When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of hydrogen fluoride. All fluorocarbons will undergo thermal decomposition when exposed to flame or red-hot metal.
Combustion Products
When heated to decompose it emits toxic fumes ofhydrogen fluoride.

Transport Information

UN Number
1984
UN Number
2735
UN Number
3136
Hazard Class
2.2