2-Bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane
1-Bromo-1-chloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane
BrClHC2F3
Molecular mass: 197.4
ICSC # 0277
CAS # 151-67-7
RTECS # KH6550000
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Not combustible.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
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Explosion
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In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
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Exposure
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STRICT HYGIENE!
AVOID Exposure OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!
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•Inhalation
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Confusion.
Dizziness.
Drowsiness.
Nausea.
Unconsciousness.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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Dry skin.
Roughness.
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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Safety goggles,
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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(See Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Ventilation.
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers.
Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
(Extra personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus).
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Keep in the dark.
Ventilation along the floor.
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
HIGHLY VOLATILE COLOURLESS LIQUID
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
Physical Dangers:
The vapour is heavier than air.
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on heating
producing
toxic and corrosive fumes
including
hydrogen bromide
,
hydrogen chloride
,
hydrogen fluoride
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The substance decomposes
under the influence of
light
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Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV: 50 ppm; A4; (ACGIH 2003).
MAK: 5 ppm, 41 mg/m3
Peak limitation category: II(8); Pregnancy risk group: B;
(DFG 2002).
OSHA PEL: none
NIOSH REL*: C 2 ppm (16.2 mg/m3) 60-minute *Note: REL for exposure to waste anesthetic gas.
NIOSH IDLH: N.D. See: IDLH INDEX
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation of its vapour
and
by ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is irritating to
the eyes
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The substance may cause effects on the
central nervous system
and
cardiovascular system
.
Exposure at high levels may result in unconsciousness.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
The liquid defats the skin.
The substance may have effects on the
liver
, resulting in
liver impairment
.
Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 50°C
Melting point: -118°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.87
Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 0.45
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Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 32.4
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.87
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 2.9
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.30
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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0.01% Thymol is used as a stabilizer.
Fluothane is a trade name.
High concentrations in the air cause a deficiency of oxygen with the risk of unconsciousness or death.
Check oxygen content before entering area.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0277
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HALOTHANE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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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.
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