International Chemical Safety Cards
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2,2-DICHLORO-1,1,1-TRIFLUOROETHANE
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ICSC: 1343
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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
PHYSICAL DANGERS:
The vapour is heavier than air
and may accumulate in low ceiling spaces causing deficiency of oxygen.
CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes
on heating
producing
phosgene
,
hydrogen fluoride
and
hydrogen chloride
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
Carcinogen category: 3B
(DFG 2008).
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ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation.
INHALATION RISK:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance
irritates
the eyes
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The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system and cardiovascular system
, resulting in narcosis and cardiac disorders.
EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The substance may have effects on the liver.
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
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Boiling point: 28°C
Melting point: -107°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.5
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Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 0.21
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 14
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.4
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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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It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment because it persists in the environment.
Avoid release to the environment in circumstances different to normal use.
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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.
Card has been partially updated in February 2009: see Occupational Exposure Limits.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1343
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2,2-DICHLORO-1,1,1-TRIFLUOROETHANE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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