Chlorotrifluoroethylene

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of necessary first-aid measures

If inhaled:

- If breathed in, move person into fresh air.

- Victim to lie down in the recovery position, cover and keep him warm.

- Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed.

- Immediate medical attention is required.

In case of eye contact:

- Keep eyelids open to allow evaporation of product.

- Flush eyes with running water for several minutes, while keeping the eyelids wide open.

- Immediate medical attention is required.

In case of skin contact:

- Allow to evaporate.

- Rinse with lukewarm running water.

- Remove clothes carefully

- Wash off with warm water and soap.

- Call a physician immediately.

If swallowed:

- not applicable

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media:

- Water

- powder

- Foam

- Dry chemical

- Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Unsuitable extinguishing media:

- None.

Specific hazards arising from the chemical:

- Extremely flammable

- Flash back possible over considerable distance.

- Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air.

- Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors.

- Risk of ignition.

- Explosion risk in case of fire.

- Thermal decomposition can lead to release of toxic and corrosive gases.

Special protective actions for fire-fighters:

- Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.

- When intervention in close proximity wear acid resistant over suit.

- Evacuate personnel to safe areas.

- Approach from upwind.

- Protect intervention team with a water spray as they approach the fire.

- Keep containers and surroundings cool with water spray.

- Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition.

Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed

Inhalation:

- Symptoms: Dizziness, narcosis, Breathing difficulties

Skin contact:

- Symptoms: Frostbite, Burn

Eye contact

- Symptoms: Frostbite

Ingestion:

- not applicable

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Advice for non-emergency personnel:

- Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

Advice for emergency responders:

- The product evaporates readily.

- Evacuate personnel to safe areas.

- Ventilate the area.

- Suppress (knock down) gases/vapours/mists with a water spray jet.

- Vapours are heavier than air and can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for breathing.

- Cover the spreading liquid with foam in order to slow down the evaporation.

- Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.

- Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.

Environmental precautions:

- Should not be released into the environment.

- Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:

- Suppress (knock down) gases/vapours/mists with a water spray jet.

- Soak up with inert absorbent material.

- Suitable material for picking up

- Earth

- Dry sand

- Shovel into suitable container for disposal.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling:

- Use only in well-ventilated areas.

- Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

- To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.

- Avoid skin contact with leaking liquid (danger of frostbite).

- Purge piping circuits and equipment with nitrogen.

- No sparking tools should be used.

- Use only explosion-proof equipment.

- Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.

Conditions for storage, including incompatibilities

Storage:

- Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

- Keep in a well-ventilated place.

- Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors.

- Keep cool. Protect from sunlight.

- Keep away from combustible material.

- Keep away from Incompatible products.

- Keep only in the original container at a temperature not exceeding 50 °C.

- Provide electrical equipment safe for hazardous locations.

- Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations.

- Do not confine the product in a circuit, between closed valves, or in a container without a vent.

- Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.

Packaging material

Suitable material:

- Stainless steel

- Carbon steel

- Warning! Container under pressure.

Specific use(s):

- For further information, please contact: Supplier

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN 1082

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

TRIFLUOROCHLOROETHYLENE STABILIZED

Labels:

2.3 - Toxic gas
2.1 - Flammable gas

SpecialProvisions

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

UN 1082

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

TRIFLUOROCHLOROETHYLENE STABILIZED

Labels:

2.3 - Toxic gas
2.1 - Flammable gas

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN 1082

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

TRIFLUOROCHLOROETHYLENE STABILIZED

Chemical name:

TRIFLUOROCHLOROETHYLENE STABILIZED

Labels:

2.3 - Toxic gasses
2.1 - Flammable gasses

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN1082

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

TRIFLUOROCHLOROETHYLENE STABILIZED

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

FORBIDDEN for air transport

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters

Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls:

- Ensure adequate ventilation.

- Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.

- Apply technical measures to comply with the occupational exposure limits.

Individual protection measures

Respiratory protection:

- Use respirator when performing operations involving potential exposure to vapour of the product.

- The filter class for the respirator must be suitable for the maximum expected contaminant concentration (gas/vapour/aerosol/particulates) that may arise when handling the product. If this concentration is exceeded, self-contained breathing apparatus must be used.

- Remove respiratory and skin/eye protection only after vapours have been cleared from the area.

- Use only respiratory protection that conforms to international/ national standards.

Hand protection:

- Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

- Neoprene gloves

- Take note of the information given by the producer concerning permeability and break through times, and of special workplace conditions (mechanical strain, duration of contact).

Eye protection:

- Tightly fitting safety goggles

- Chemical resistant goggles must be worn.

- If splashes are likely to occur, wear:

- Face-shield

Skin and body protection:

- Chemical resistant apron

Hygiene measures:

- Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

- Gloves, overalls and boots have to be double layered (protection against cold temperature).

- Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.

- Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.

- When using do not eat, drink or smoke.

- Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

- Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Environmental exposure controls:

- Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity:

- Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air.

Chemical stability:

- Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions:

- Keep away from oxidizing agents.

- Potential for exothermic hazard

Conditions to avoid:

- Exposure to moisture.

- Heat, flames and sparks.

- To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.

Materials to avoid:

- Flammable materials, Combustible material

- Oxidizing agents, Oxygen, Halogenated compounds, Water

Hazardous decomposition products:

- Gaseous hydrogen fluoride (HF)., Gaseous hydrogen chloride (HCl).

Disposal considerations

Waste disposal methods:

- Can be incinerated, when in compliance with local regulations.

- The incinerator must be equipped with a system for the neutralisation or recovery of HF.

- In accordance with local and national regulations.

Contaminated packaging:

- Purge the container with nitrogen and direct the gas to a treatment plant.

- Empty containers can be landfilled, when in accordance with the local regulations.