International Chemical Safety Cards

DICHLOROTETRAFLUOROETHANE

ICSC: 0649

1,2-Dichloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane
CFC114
C₂Cl₂F₄ / ClF₂CCClF₂
Molecular mass: 170.92
(cylinder)

ICSC #    0649
CAS #     76-14-2
RTECS # KI1101000
UN #        1958
November 24, 1998 Peer reviewed

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	Suffocation (see Notes).	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	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

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Ventilation. NEVER direct water jet on liquid. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. (Extra personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus).

Fireproof if in building. Cool.

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UN Hazard Class: 2.2

SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK

ICSC: 0649

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

DICHLOROTETRAFLUOROETHANE

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED GAS.

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 toxic and corrosive gases including hydrogen chloride and hydrogen fluoride.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 1000 ppm; 6990 mg/m³ (ACGIH 1997).
MAK: 1000 ppm; 7000 mg/m³ (1996).
OSHA PEL: TWA 1000 ppm (7000 mg/m³)
NIOSH REL: TWA 1000 ppm (7000 mg/m³)
NIOSH IDLH: 15,000 ppm

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. The substance may cause effects on the cardiovascular system , resulting in cardiac disorders.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 4.1°C
Melting point: -94°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.5
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: none

Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 268
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.89
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.8

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to its impact on the ozone layer.

N O T E S

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. Turn leaking cylinder with the leak up to prevent escape of gas in liquid state. Arcton 114, Freon 114, Frigen 114, Genetron 114, Ledon 114, Propellant 114, Refrigerant 114, Ucon 114 are trade names.

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-20G39.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0649	DICHLOROTETRAFLUOROETHANE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.