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Fluorotrichloromethane

Synonyms & Trade Names
Freon® 11, Monofluorotrichloromethane, Refrigerant 11, Trichlorofluoromethane, Trichloromonofluoromethane
CAS No.
75-69-4
RTECS No.
PB6125000
DOT ID & Guide
Formula
CCl3F
Conversion
1 ppm = 5.62 mg/m3
IDLH
2000 ppm
See: 75694
Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL
: C 1000 ppm (5600 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL
†: TWA 1000 ppm (5600 mg/m3)
Measurement Methods

NIOSH 1006
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Physical Description
Colorless to water-white, nearly odorless liquid or gas (above 75°F).
MW:
137.4
BP:
75°F
FRZ:
-168°F		 Sol(75°F): 0.1%
VP:
690 mmHg
IP:
11.77 eV
Sp.Gr:
1.47 (Liquid at 75°F)
Fl.P:
NA
UEL:
NA
LEL:
NA
RGasD:
4.74
Noncombustible Liquid Nonflammable Gas
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Chemically-active metals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, powdered aluminum, zinc, magnesium & lithium shavings; granular barium
Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms
incoordination, tremor; dermatitis; cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac arrest; asphyxia; liquid: frostbite
Target Organs
Skin, respiratory system, cardiovascular system
Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: No recommendation
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench
First Aid
(See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water flush immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations

NIOSH/OSHA

Up to 2000 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece

Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus

Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus

Important additional information about respirator selection

See also: INTRODUCTION   See ICSC CARD: 0047   See MEDICAL TESTS: 0258
 

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