Ethane, 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2-difluoro-

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

If inhaled:

- Move to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation of fumes from overheating or combustion.

- Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed.

In case of eye contact:

- Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.

In case of skin contact:

- Wash off with plenty of water.

If swallowed:

- Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water.

- Do NOT induce vomiting.

- Consult a physician.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media:

- Water

- powder

- Foam

- Dry chemical

- Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Unsuitable extinguishing media:

- None.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

- In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be produced such as: Gaseous hydrogen fluoride (HF), Fluorophosgene

Advice for firefighters:

- 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.

Accidental release measures

Advice for non-emergency personnel:

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

Advice for emergency responders:

- Ensure adequate ventilation.

- Material can create slippery conditions.

- Sweep up to prevent slipping hazard.

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

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:

- Soak up with inert absorbent material.

- Suitable material for picking up

- Dry sand

- Earth

- Shovel into suitable container for disposal.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling:

- Ensure adequate ventilation.

- Use personal protective equipment.

- Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

- To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.

 

Conditions for storage, including incompatibilities

Storage:

- Store in a well-ventilated place.

- Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

- Keep in properly labelled containers.

- Keep away from combustible material.

- Keep away from incompatible products

- Provide tight electrical equipment well protected against corrosion.

- Refer to protective measures.

 

Packaging material

Suitable material:

- Plastic material

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

None. The substance does not meet the classification criteria for transport.

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

UN number:

None. The substance does not meet the classification criteria for transport.

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

None. The substance does not meet the classification criteria for transport.

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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

None. The substance does not meet the classification criteria for transport.

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Appropriate engineering controls:

- Provide local ventilation appropriate to the product decomposition risk (see section 10).

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

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

 

Individual protection measures:

1. Respiratory protection:

- In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
- In case of vapour or mist, face mask with combined ABEK-P3 cartridge.
- Respiratory protection complying with EN 141.
- In case of decomposition, use an air breathing apparatus with face mask.
- Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus (EN 137)
- Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus compressed (EN 145)

2. Hand protection:

- Protective gloves complying with EN 374.

- Nitrile rubber
- 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).

3. Eye protection:

- Tightly fitting safety goggles, eye protection according to EN 166

4. Skin and body protection:

- work overall and safety shoes

5. Hygiene measures:

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

- 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:

- No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

Chemical stability:

- Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions:

- No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

Conditions to avoid:

- Insufficient ventilation

- To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.

Incompatible materials:

- Bases

Hazardous decomposition products:

- Gaseous hydrogen fluoride (HF), Carbon dioxide (CO2), Gaseous hydrogen chloride (HCl), Carbon monoxide

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods:

- Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

Contaminated packaging:

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