Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 206-556-2 | CAS number: 354-32-5
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
Inhalation
- In case of accident by inhalation: remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest.
- Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed.
- Victim to lie down in the recovery position, cover and keep him warm.
- Call a physician immediately.
- Take victim immediately to hospital.
Eye contact
- Immediate medical attention is required.
- Take victim immediately to hospital.
- Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
- In the case of difficulty of opening the lids, administer an analgesic eye wash (oxybuprocaine).
Skin contact
- Call a physician immediately.
- Take victim immediately to hospital.
- Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.
- Wash off with plenty of water.
- Keep warm and in a quiet place.
Ingestion
- not applicable
Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
- Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Extinguishing media which shall not be used for safety reasons
- Never use water.
Special exposure hazards in a fire
- Not combustible.
- Heating can release hazardous gases.
- Reacts violently with water.
- Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
- Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.
- Fire fighters must wear fire resistant personnel protective equipment.
- Wear chemical resistant oversuit
- Clean contaminated surface thoroughly.
Other information
- Cool containers / tanks with water spray.
- Keep away from water.
-Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
- Approach from upwind.
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions
- Ventilate the area.
- Keep away from water.
- Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.
- Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.
- Approach from upwind.
- Isolate the area.
- Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
- Keep away from Incompatible products.
- Suppress (knock down) gases/vapours/mists with a water spray jet.
Environmental precautions
- Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
- If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities.
Methods for cleaning up
- Dam up
- Soak up with inert absorbent material
- Prevent product from entering drains
- Keep in properly labelled containers
- Treat recovered material as described in the section "Disposal considerations"
Handling and storage
Handling
- Use only clean and dry utensils.
- Use only in well-ventilated areas.
- Use only equipment and materials which are compatible with the product.
- Keep away from Incompatible products.
- Preferably transfer by pump or gravity.
- To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.
- Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
Storage
- Keep in a dry place.
- Store in original container.
- Keep container tightly closed.
- Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place.
- Keep away from heat.
- Keep away from Incompatible products.
- Keep in a bunded area.
Specific use(s)
- For further information, please contact: Supplier
Packaging material
- Steel drum
- Pressure drum
Other information
- Electrical equipment should be protected to the appropriate standard.
- Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
- Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/ Safety data sheets.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- 3057
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- TRIFLUOROACETYL CHLORIDE
- Class or division:
- Class 2: Gases; Division 2.3
- Subsidiary hazard(s):
- Class 8: Corrosive substances
- Labels:
- 2.3 (8)
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- 3057
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- TRIFLUOROACETYL CHLORIDE
- Class or division:
- Class 2: Gases; Division 2.3
- Subsidiary hazard(s):
- Class 8: Corrosive substances
- Labels:
- 2.3 (8)
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- 3057
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Trifluoroacetyl chloride
- Chemical name:
- TFAC
- Class or division:
- Class 2: Gases; Division 2.3
- Subsidiary hazard(s):
- Class 8: Corrosive substances
- EmS code:
- F-C
- S-U
- Labels:
- 2.3 + 8
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- 3057
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Not permitted for transport
- Chemical name:
- Not permitted for transport
- Labels:
- Not permitted for transport
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Exposure controls / personal protection
Exposure Limit Values
Trifluoroacetyl chloride
- SAEL (Solvay Acceptable Exposure Limit) 2015: 0.3 ppm (Ceiling Limit Value)
- US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values: none established
Exposure controls
- Use only with adequate ventilation and in closed system
- Apply technical measures to comply with the occupational exposure limits.
- Refer to protective measures listed below
Occupational exposure controls
Respiratory protection
- In the case of vapour formation use respirator with an approved filter.
- Recommended Filter type: ABEK
- Self-contained breathing apparatus in medium confinement/insufficient oxygen/in case of large uncontrolled emissions/in all circumstances when the mask and cartridge do not give adequate protection.
- Use only respiratory protection that conforms to international/ national standards.
Hand protection
- 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).
- Protective gloves - impervious chemical resistant: Neoprene, fluoroelastomers
Eye protection
- Face-shield
- Chemical resistant goggles must be worn.
Skin and body protection
- Chemical resistant coverall
- Boots, Neoprene
Hygiene measures
- Gloves, overalls and boots have to be double layered (protection against cold temperature)
- Ensure that eye wash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location
- Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
- Continuous monitoring system is installed to measure concentrations at the workplace, using alarm levels and evacuation procedures
Environmental exposure controls
- Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations.
Stability and reactivity
Stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
- Reacts violently with water.
- Corrosive in contact with metals
- Gives off hydrogen by reaction with metals.
- Risk of violent reaction.
- Risk of explosion.
- Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
Conditions to avoid
- Exposure to moisture
- Exposure to sunlight
- Heat
Materials to avoid
- Water, Strong bases, Metals, Oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products
- Hydrogen chloride gas, Hydrogen fluoride, Carbon monoxide: Trifluoroacetic acid
Disposal considerations
Waste from residues / unused products
- In accordance with local and national regulations.
- Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling.
Packaging treatment
- Where possible recycling is preferred to disposal or incineration.
- If recycling is not practicable, dispose of in compliance with local regulations.
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