Chemical Datasheet
TRIFLUOROCHLOROETHYLENE |
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Chemical Identifiers
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NFPA 704
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3 | Can cause serious or permanent injury. | |||||||||
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4 | Burns readily. Rapidly or completely vaporizes at atmospheric pressure and normal ambient temperature. | ||||||||||
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3 | Capable of detonation or explosive decomposition or explosive reaction but requires a strong initiating source or must be heated under confinement before initiation. | ||||||||||
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(NFPA, 2010)
General Description
Trifluorochloroethylene is a colorless gas with a faint ethereal odor. It is shipped as a liquefied gas under its vapor pressure. It is very toxic by inhalation and is easily ignited. The vapors are heavier than air and a flame can flash back to the source of leak very easily. This leak can either be a liquid or vapor leak. The vapors can asphyxiate by the displacement of air. Contact with the liquid can cause frostbite. Under prolonged exposure to intense heat or fire the containers may violently rupture and rocket, or the material may polymerize with possible container rupture.
Hazards
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Reactivity Alerts
- Highly Flammable
- Polymerizable
Air & Water Reactions
Highly flammable.
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic hydrogen chloride and hydrogen fluoride gases are formed.
Behavior in Fire: Vapor is heavier than air and may travel considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back. Containers may explode in a fire. (USCG, 1999)
Behavior in Fire: Vapor is heavier than air and may travel considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back. Containers may explode in a fire. (USCG, 1999)
Health Hazard
Inhalation causes dizziness, nausea, vomiting; liver and kidney injury may develop after several hours and cause jaundice and necrosis of the kidney. Contact with liquid causes frostbite of eyes and possibly of skin. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
Halogenated aliphatic compounds, such as TRIFLUOROCHLOROETHYLENE, are moderately or very reactive. Halogenated organics generally become less reactive as more of their hydrogen atoms are replaced with halogen atoms. Low molecular weight haloalkanes are highly flammable and can react with some metals to form dangerous products. Materials in this group are incompatible with strong oxidizing and reducing agents. Also, they are incompatible with many amines; nitrides; azo/diazo compounds; alkali metals; strong oxidizers such as chlorine perchlorate, oxygen, bromine; and epoxides.
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents
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- Mineral-Based & Clay-Based Absorbents
- Dirt/Earth
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Isolation and Evacuation
Excerpt from ERG Guide 119
[Gases - Toxic - Flammable; polymerization hazard]:
IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area for at least 100 meters (330 feet) in all directions.
SPILL: See ERG Table 1 - Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances on the UN/NA 1082 datasheet.
FIRE: If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 1600 meters (1 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 1600 meters (1 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2024)
IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area for at least 100 meters (330 feet) in all directions.
SPILL: See ERG Table 1 - Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances on the UN/NA 1082 datasheet.
FIRE: If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 1600 meters (1 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 1600 meters (1 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2024)
Firefighting
Excerpt from ERG Guide 119
[Gases - Toxic - Flammable; polymerization hazard]:
DO NOT EXTINGUISH A LEAKING GAS FIRE UNLESS LEAK CAN BE STOPPED.
SMALL FIRE: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam.
LARGE FIRE: Water spray, fog or alcohol-resistant foam. FOR CHLOROSILANES, DO NOT USE WATER; use alcohol-resistant foam. If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire. Damaged cylinders should be handled only by specialists.
FIRE INVOLVING TANKS: Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Do not direct water at source of leak or safety devices; icing may occur. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. ALWAYS stay away from tanks in direct contact with flames. (ERG, 2024)
DO NOT EXTINGUISH A LEAKING GAS FIRE UNLESS LEAK CAN BE STOPPED.
SMALL FIRE: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam.
LARGE FIRE: Water spray, fog or alcohol-resistant foam. FOR CHLOROSILANES, DO NOT USE WATER; use alcohol-resistant foam. If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire. Damaged cylinders should be handled only by specialists.
FIRE INVOLVING TANKS: Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Do not direct water at source of leak or safety devices; icing may occur. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. ALWAYS stay away from tanks in direct contact with flames. (ERG, 2024)
Non-Fire Response
Excerpt from ERG Guide 119
[Gases - Toxic - Flammable; polymerization hazard]:
ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area. All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Do not direct water at spill or source of leak. Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift. Avoid allowing water runoff to contact spilled material. FOR CHLOROSILANES, use alcohol-resistant foam to reduce vapors. If possible, turn leaking containers so that gas escapes rather than liquid. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Isolate area until gas has dispersed. (ERG, 2024)
ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area. All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Do not direct water at spill or source of leak. Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift. Avoid allowing water runoff to contact spilled material. FOR CHLOROSILANES, use alcohol-resistant foam to reduce vapors. If possible, turn leaking containers so that gas escapes rather than liquid. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Isolate area until gas has dispersed. (ERG, 2024)
Protective Clothing
Self-contained breathing apparatus; goggles; rubber gloves. (USCG, 1999)
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First Aid
Call a physician after all exposures to this compound; it is more toxic than most of the closely related propellant gases.
INHALATION: remove victim to fresh air; enforce bed rest; administer oxygen for 30 min. of every hour for 6 hours, even if no symptoms appear.
SKIN: if frostbite has occured, apply warm water and treat burn. (USCG, 1999)
INHALATION: remove victim to fresh air; enforce bed rest; administer oxygen for 30 min. of every hour for 6 hours, even if no symptoms appear.
SKIN: if frostbite has occured, apply warm water and treat burn. (USCG, 1999)
Physical Properties
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Note: For Vapor Density and Specific Gravity, comparing the value to 1.0 can tell you if the chemical will likely sink/rise in air or sink/float in fresh water (respectively). Short phrases have been added to those values below as an aid. However, make sure to also consider the circumstances of a release. The Vapor Density comparisons are only valid when the gas escaping is at the same temperature as the surrounding air itself. If the chemical is escaping from a container where it was pressurized or refrigerated, it may first escape and behave as a heavy gas and sink in the air (even if it has a Vapor Density value less than 1). Also, the Specific Gravity comparisons are for fresh water (density 1.0 g/mL). If your spill is in salt water (density about 1.027 g/mL), you need to adjust the point of comparison. There are some chemicals that will sink in fresh water and float in salt water.
Note: For Vapor Density and Specific Gravity, comparing the value to 1.0 can tell you if the chemical will likely sink/rise in air or sink/float in fresh water (respectively). Short phrases have been added to those values below as an aid. However, make sure to also consider the circumstances of a release. The Vapor Density comparisons are only valid when the gas escaping is at the same temperature as the surrounding air itself. If the chemical is escaping from a container where it was pressurized or refrigerated, it may first escape and behave as a heavy gas and sink in the air (even if it has a Vapor Density value less than 1). Also, the Specific Gravity comparisons are for fresh water (density 1.0 g/mL). If your spill is in salt water (density about 1.027 g/mL), you need to adjust the point of comparison. There are some chemicals that will sink in fresh water and float in salt water.
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Flash Point: data unavailable
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL):
16 %
(USCG, 1999)
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL):
34 %
(USCG, 1999)
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point: data unavailable
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity:
1.307
at 68°F
(USCG, 1999)
- Denser than water; will sink
Boiling Point:
-18°F
at 760 mmHg
(USCG, 1999)
Molecular Weight:
116.5
(USCG, 1999)
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable
AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)
Exposure Period | AEGL-1 | AEGL-2 | AEGL-3 |
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10 minutes | 29 ppm | 160 ppm | 1500 ppm |
30 minutes | 20 ppm | 110 ppm | 690 ppm |
60 minutes | 16 ppm | 86 ppm | 420 ppm |
4 hours | 10 ppm | 54 ppm | 150 ppm |
8 hours | 10 ppm | 54 ppm | 91 ppm |
(NAC/NRC, 2024)
ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)
Chemical | ERPG-1 | ERPG-2 | ERPG-3 |
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Chlorotrifluoroethylene (79-38-9) | 20 ppm | 100 ppm | 300 ppm |
(AIHA, 2022)
PACs (Protective Action Criteria)
Chemical | PAC-1 | PAC-2 | PAC-3 | |
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Chlorotrifluoroethylene (79-38-9) | 16 ppm | 86 ppm | 420 ppm | LEL = 84000 ppm |
(DOE, 2024)
Regulatory Information
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EPA Consolidated List of Lists
Regulatory Name | CAS Number/ 313 Category Code |
EPCRA 302 EHS TPQ |
EPCRA 304 EHS RQ |
CERCLA RQ | EPCRA 313 TRI |
RCRA Code |
CAA 112(r) RMP TQ |
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Ethene, chlorotrifluoro- | 79-38-9 | 10000 pounds | |||||
Trifluorochloroethylene | 79-38-9 | 10000 pounds |
(EPA List of Lists, 2024)
CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)
RELEASE | THEFT | SABOTAGE | ||||||||
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Chemical of Interest | CAS Number | Min Conc | STQ | Security Issue |
Min Conc | STQ | Security Issue |
Min Conc | STQ | Security Issue |
Trifluorochloroethylene; [Ethene, chlorotrifluoro] | 79-38-9 | 1.00 % | 10000 pounds | flammable | 66.67 % | 500 pounds | WME |
- WME = weapons of mass effect.
(CISA, 2007)
OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List
Chemical Name | CAS Number | Threshold Quantity (TQ) |
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Trifluorochloroethylene | 79-38-9 | 10000 pounds |
(OSHA, 2019)
Alternate Chemical Names
This section provides a listing of alternate names for this chemical,
including trade names and synonyms.
- 2-CHLORO-1,1,2-TRIFLUOROETHENE
- 2-CHLORO-1,1,2-TRIFLUOROETHYLENE
- 1-CHLORO-1,2,2-TRIFLUOROETHENE
- 1-CHLORO-1,2,2-TRIFLUOROETHYLENE
- CHLOROTRIFLUOROETHENE
- CHLOROTRIFLUOROETHYLENE
- CTFE
- ETHENE, CHLOROTRIFLUORO-
- ETHYLENE, CHLOROTRIFLUORO-
- F 1113
- GENETRON 1113
- KEL F MONOMER
- MONOCHLOROTRIFLUOROETHYLENE
- R 1113
- REFRIGERANT GAS R-1133
- TRIFLUOROCHLOROETHENE
- TRIFLUOROCHLOROETHYLENE
- TRIFLUOROCHLOROETHYLENE, STABILIZED
- TRIFLUOROMONOCHLOROETHYLENE
- TRIFLUOROVINYL CHLORIDE
- TRITHENE