International Chemical Safety Cards
CHLOROPENTAFLUOROETHANE
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ICSC: 0848
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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
ODOURLESS, COLOURLESS, COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED GAS
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 fumes including hydrogen chloride and hydrogen fluoride.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV: 1000 ppm; 6320 mg/m3 as TWA (ACGIH 1997).
MAK not established.
OSHA PEL: none
NIOSH REL: TWA 1000 ppm (6320 mg/m3)
NIOSH IDLH: No data
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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:
Rapid evaporation of the liquid may cause frostbite.
EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
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Boiling point: -39°C
Melting point: -106°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.3
Solubility in water: none
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Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 797
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.3
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.4
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ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
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This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to its impact on the ozone layer.
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N O T E S
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High concentrations in the air cause a deficiency of oxygen with the risk of unconsciousness or death.
Check oxygen content before entering area.
Turn leaking cylinder with the leak up to prevent escape of gas in liquid state.
Arcton 115, Freon 115, Frigen 115, Genetron 115, Kaltron 115, and Refrigerant R 115 are trade names.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-20G39
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0848
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CHLOROPENTAFLUOROETHANE
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© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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