ICSC 0598 - VINYL FLUORIDE

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VINYL FLUORIDE

ICSC: 0598
_{October 1997}

Fluoroethene
Fluoroethylene

CAS No: 75-02-5
RTECS No: YZ7351000
UN No: 1860 (stabilized)

(cylinder)
C₂H₃F
Molecular mass: 46.1

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Extremely flammable.	NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.	Shut off supply; if not possible and no risk to surroundings, let the fire burn itself out; in other cases extinguish with powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Gas/air mixtures are explosive.	Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.	In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE
Inhalation	Dizziness. Nausea. Shortness of breath.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
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 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	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Ventilation. NEVER direct water jet on liquid. Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus.	UN Hazard Class: 2.1

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-20S1860 or 20G2F-9	Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants. Cool. Store only if stabilized.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED GAS, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible.

Chemical dangers
The substance may polymerize freely. The substance decomposes on heating and on burning producing toxic gases (hydrogen fluoride).

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 1 ppm as TWA; A2 (suspected human carcinogen); (ACGIH 2005).

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

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached very quickly on loss of containment.

Effects of short-term exposure
The liquid may cause frostbite. Exposure may result in unconsciousness.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
This substance is probably carcinogenic to humans.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: -72°C Melting point: -161°C Solubility in water: none Relative vapour density (air = 1): 1.6 Flash point: Flammable Gas Auto-ignition temperature: 385°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.6-21.7

NOTES

Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.
High concentrations in the air cause a deficiency of oxygen with the risk of unconsciousness or death.
Check oxygen content before entering area.
Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See section Emergency Response.

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