ICSC 0635 - BROMOCHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE

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BROMOCHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE

ICSC: 0635
_{June 1997}

Freon 12 B 1
R 12 B 1
Halon 1211

CAS No: 353-59-3
RTECS No: PA5270000
UN No: 1974

(cylinder)
CBrClF₂
Molecular mass: 165.4

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Not combustible. Heating will cause rise in pressure with risk of bursting. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
EXPLOSION			In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water. Combat fire from a sheltered position.

EXPOSURE
Inhalation	Drowsiness. Unconsciousness.	Ventilation.	Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration if indicated. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE.	Cold-insulating gloves.	ON FROSTBITE: rinse with plenty of water, do NOT remove clothes. Refer for medical attention.
Eyes	ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE.	Face shield.	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
Ventilation. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.	UN classification UN Hazard Class: 2.2

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-20G39	Fireproof if in building.

IMPORTANT DATA

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

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

Chemical dangers
The substance decomposes on contact with open flames or very hot surfaces, producing toxic gases, including phosgene, hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen bromide.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
MAK not established.

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

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

Effects of short-term exposure
Rapid evaporation of the liquid may cause frostbite. The substance may cause effects on the cardiovascular system, resulting in cardiac disorders.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: -4°C Melting point: -160.5°C Solubility in water: none Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.7 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.1	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.
Do NOT use in the vicinity of a fire or a hot surface, or during welding.

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