ICSC 0050 - 1,1,2-TRICHLORO-1,2,2-TRIFLUOROETHANE

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1,1,2-TRICHLORO-1,2,2-TRIFLUOROETHANE

ICSC: 0050
_{March 2002}

Trichlorotrifluoroethane
CFC 113
R 113

CAS No: 76-13-1
RTECS No: KJ4000000

C₂Cl₃F₃ / Cl₂FCCClF₂
Molecular mass: 187.4

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible under specific conditions. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION			In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE
Inhalation	Cardiac arrhythmia. Confusion. Drowsiness. Unconsciousness.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
	Separated from metals and alloys. See Chemical Dangers. Cool. Ventilation along the floor.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS VOLATILE LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air and may accumulate in low ceiling spaces causing deficiency of oxygen.

Chemical dangers
On contact with hot surfaces or flames this substance decomposes forming toxic and corrosive gases (hydrogen chloride ICSC 0163, phosgene ICSC 0007, hydrogen fluoride ICSC 0283, carbonyl fluoride ICSC 0633). Reacts violently with powdered metals causing fire and explosion hazard. Attacks magnesium and its alloys.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 1000 ppm as TWA; 1250 ppm as STEL; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen); (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: 500 ppm, 3900 mg/m³; Peak limitation category: II(2); Pregnancy risk group: D; (DFG 2006).

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

Inhalation risk
On loss of containment this liquid evaporates very quickly displacing the air and causing a serious risk of suffocation when in confined areas.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the cardiovascular system and central nervous system, resulting in cardiac disorders and central nervous system depression. Exposure could cause lowering of consciousness. See Notes.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 48°C Melting point: -36°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.56 Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.02 Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 36 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.5 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 3.0 Auto-ignition temperature: 680°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.30	The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to its impact on the ozone layer.

NOTES

High concentrations in the air cause a deficiency of oxygen with the risk of unconsciousness or death.
Check oxygen content before entering area.
The odour warning when the exposure limit value is exceeded is insufficient.
Do NOT use in the vicinity of a fire or a hot surface, or during welding.
Freon 113, Frigen 113, Halon 113 are trade names.
Card has been partially updated in July 2007: see Occupational Exposure Limits.

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Updated by AS. Approved by GS. Last update: 29.01.2008