Chlorotrifluoroethylene Safety Data Sheets
SAFETY DATA SHEETS
According to the UN GHS revision 8
SECTION 1: Identification
1.1 GHS Product identifier
| Product name | Chlorotrifluoroethylene |
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1.2 Other means of identification
| Product number | - |
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| Other names | cfe; FC-1113; 1-chloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethylene |
1.3 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
| Identified uses | Intermediates |
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| Uses advised against | no data available |
1.4 Supplier's details
| Company | Echemi.com |
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| Address | Echemi.com |
| Telephone | Echemi.com |
1.5 Emergency phone number
| Emergency phone number | Echemi.com |
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| Service hours | Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours). |
SECTION 2: Hazard identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable gases, Category 1A, Flammable gas
Acute toxicity - Category 3, Inhalation
Specific target organ toxicity â repeated exposure, Category 1
2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
| Pictogram(s) |     |
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| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statement(s) | H220 Extremely flammable gas H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated H331 Toxic if inhaled H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| Prevention | P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. |
| Response | P377 Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381 In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P316 Get emergency medical help immediately. P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label). P319 Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
| Storage | P403 Store in a well-ventilated place. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. |
| Disposal | P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. |
2.3 Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1 Substances
| Chemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number | Concentration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorotrifluoroethylene | Chlorotrifluoroethylene | 79-38-9 | 201-201-8 | 100% |
SECTION 4: First-aid measures
4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures
If inhaled
Fresh air, rest.
Following skin contact
ON FROSTBITE: rinse with plenty of water, do NOT remove clothes.
Following eye contact
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Following ingestion
Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately.
4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
Inhalation causes dizziness, nausea, vomiting; liver and kidney injury may develop after several hours and cause jaundice and necrosis of the kidney. Contact with liquid causes frostbite of eyes and possibly of skin. (USCG, 1999)
4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
Absorption, Distribution and Excretion
After exposure of rabbits to trifluorochloroethylene at 0.1%, the alveolar absorption rate was 5.80%. Trifluorochloroethylene was detected in blood and urine. The kidney, bone, and lung had the highest distribution among various organs examined.
SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Suitable extinguishing media
For fires involving flammable gases, the best procedure is to stop the flow of the gas before attempting extinguishment of the fire. To extinguish the fire while allowing continued flow of the gas is extremely dangerous; an explosive cloud of gas/air mixture may be created that, if ignited, may cause far more damage than the original fire. Extinguishing the flame using carbon dioxide or dry chemical may be desirable to allow immediate access to valves to shut off the flow of gas, but this must be done carefully. In many cases, it will be preferable to allow continued burning, while protecting exposures with water spray, until the flow of gas can be stopped.
5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic hydrogen chloride and hydrogen fluoride gases are formed. Behavior in Fire: Vapor is heavier than air and may travel considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back. Containers may explode in a fire. (USCG, 1999)
5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Shut off supply; if not possible and no risk to surroundings, let the fire burn itself out. In other cases extinguish with water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water. Combat fire from a sheltered position.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Remove vapour with fine water spray. Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Remove vapour with fine water spray. Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Remove vapor with fine water spray. Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding). Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Fireproof. Cool.Fireproof. Cool.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
Occupational Exposure limit values
no data available
Biological limit values
no data available
8.2 Appropriate engineering controls
Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Eye/face protection
Wear safety goggles.
Skin protection
Cold-insulating gloves.
Respiratory protection
Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.
Thermal hazards
no data available
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties and safety characteristics
| Physical state | Trifluorochloroethylene is a colorless gas with a faint ethereal odor. It is shipped as a liquefied gas under its vapor pressure. It is very toxic by inhalation and is easily ignited. The vapors are heavier than air and a flame can flash back to the source of leak very easily. This leak can either be a liquid or vapor leak. The vapors can asphyxiate by the displacement of air. Contact with the liquid can cause frostbite. Under prolonged exposure to intense heat or fire the containers may violently rupture and rocket, or the material may polymerize with possible container rupture. |
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| Colour | Colorless gas |
| Odour | Faint etheral odor |
| Melting point/freezing point | -158ºC |
| Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range | -28ºC |
| Flammability | Flammable. |
| Lower and upper explosion limit/flammability limit | Lower: 8.4% Upper: 38.7% by vol |
| Flash point | -28ºC |
| Auto-ignition temperature | no data available |
| Decomposition temperature | no data available |
| pH | no data available |
| Kinematic viscosity | no data available |
| Solubility | In water, 4.01X10+3 mg/L at 25 deg C (est) |
| Partition coefficient n-octanol/water | log Kow = 1.65 (est) |
| Vapour pressure | 4.592X10+3 mm Hg at 25 deg C /extrapolated/ |
| Density and/or relative density | 1.35 |
| Relative vapour density | 4.13 (vs air) |
| Particle characteristics | no data available |
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive gases including hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163) and hydrogen fluoride (see ICSC 0283).
10.2 Chemical stability
no data available
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Very dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat, flames (sparks), or oxidizers.The gas mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are easily formed.Halogenated aliphatic compounds, such as TRIFLUOROCHLOROETHYLENE, are moderately or very reactive. Halogenated organics generally become less reactive as more of their hydrogen atoms are replaced with halogen atoms. Low molecular weight haloalkanes are highly flammable and can react with some metals to form dangerous products. Materials in this group are incompatible with strong oxidizing and reducing agents. Also, they are incompatible with many amines; nitrides; azo/diazo compounds; alkali metals; strong oxidizers such as chlorine perchlorate, oxygen, bromine; and epoxides.
10.4 Conditions to avoid
no data available
10.5 Incompatible materials
Violent reaction when mixed with (/bromine/ + /oxygen/) or (/chlorine trifluoride/ + water). Incompatible with 1,1-dichloroethylene; oxygen.
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of /fluorine/ and /chlorine/.
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
- Oral: LD50 Mouse oral 268 mg/kg
- Inhalation: LC50 Rat inhalation 1000 ppm/4 hr
- Dermal: no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
no data available
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
STOT-single exposure
The liquid may cause frostbite. The substance may cause effects on the kidneys.
STOT-repeated exposure
no data available
Aspiration hazard
A harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached very quickly on loss of containment.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
- Toxicity to fish: no data available
- Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: no data available
- Toxicity to algae: no data available
- Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
no data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
An estimated BCF of 6 was calculated in fish for chlorotrifluoroethylene(SRC), using an estimated log Kow of 1.65(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this BCF suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC).
12.4 Mobility in soil
Using a structure estimation method based on molecular connectivity indices(1), the Koc of chlorotrifluoroethylene can be estimated to be 95(SRC). According to a classification scheme(2), this estimated Koc value suggests that chlorotrifluoroethylene is expected to have high mobility in soil. Chlorotrifluoroethylene is believed to be more mobile than 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane (CFC-113) as it is less halogenated; CFC-113 has a retardation factor of approximately 10 in a sand and gravel aquifer with an organic carbon content of 0.06%(3).
12.5 Other adverse effects
no data available
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Disposal methods
Product
The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Contaminated packaging
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
SECTION 14: Transport information
14.1 UN Number
| ADR/RID: UN1082 (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: UN1082 (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: UN1082 (For reference only, please check.) |
14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name
| ADR/RID: TRIFLUOROCHLORO- ETHYLENE, STABILIZED (REFRIGERANT GAS R 1113) (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: TRIFLUOROCHLORO- ETHYLENE, STABILIZED (REFRIGERANT GAS R 1113) (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: TRIFLUOROCHLORO- ETHYLENE, STABILIZED (REFRIGERANT GAS R 1113) (For reference only, please check.) |
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
| ADR/RID: 2.3 (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: 2.3 (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: 2.3 (For reference only, please check.) |
14.4 Packing group, if applicable
| ADR/RID: (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: (For reference only, please check.) |
14.5 Environmental hazards
| ADR/RID: No | IMDG: No | IATA: No |
14.6 Special precautions for user
no data available
14.7 Transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
no data available
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
| Chemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorotrifluoroethylene | Chlorotrifluoroethylene | 79-38-9 | 201-201-8 |
| European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) | Listed. | ||
| EC Inventory | Listed. | ||
| United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory | Listed. | ||
| China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015 | Listed. | ||
| New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC) | Listed. | ||
| Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) | Listed. | ||
| Vietnam National Chemical Inventory | Listed. | ||
| Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC) | Listed. | ||
| Korea Existing Chemicals List (KECL) | Listed. | ||
SECTION 16: Other information
Information on revision
| Creation Date | July 15, 2019 |
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| Revision Date | July 15, 2019 |
Abbreviations and acronyms
- CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
- ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
- RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
- IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
- IATA: International Air Transportation Association
- TWA: Time Weighted Average
- STEL: Short term exposure limit
- LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
- LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
- EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
References
- IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
- HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
- IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
- eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
- CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
- ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
- ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
- Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
- ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/
Other Information
An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert.
Disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. We as supplier shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
Chlorotrifluoroethylene is included in Hydrocarbons and Derivatives category.
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