International Chemical Safety Cards
DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE
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ICSC: 0048
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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED 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:
On contact with hot surfaces or flames this substance decomposes forming corrosive and very toxic fumes (hydrogen chloride, ICSC # 0163; phosgene, ICSC # 0007; chlorine, ICSC # 0126; hydrogen fluoride, ICSC # 0283).
Reacts violently with metals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, zinc and powdered aluminium.
Attacks magnesium and its alloys.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV (as TWA): 1000 ppm; 4950 mg/m3 (ACGIH 1992-1993).
MAK: 1000 ppm; 5000 mg/m3; IV, C (1992).
OSHA PEL: TWA 1000 ppm (4950 mg/m3)
NIOSH REL: TWA 1000 ppm (4950 mg/m3)
NIOSH IDLH: 15,000 ppm
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ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation.
INHALATION RISK:
On loss of containment this gas can cause suffocation by lowering the oxygen content of the air in confined areas.
EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The liquid may cause frostbite.
Exposure could cause cardiac arrythmia and asphyxiation.
See Notes.
EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
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Boiling point: -30°C
Melting point: -158°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.5
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.03
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Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 568
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.2
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.16
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ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
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This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to air.
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N O T E S
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To physicians: adrenergic agents are contraindicated.
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.
Turn leaking cylinder with the leak up to prevent escape of gas in liquid state.
Freon 12, Frigen 12, Halon 12 are trade names.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-20G08
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0048
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DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE
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© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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