CHLOROTETRAFLUOROETHANE

Chlorotetrafluoroethane is a colorless odorless gas. It is shipped as a liquefied gas under its own vapor pressure. It can asphyxiate by the displacement of air. Contact with the liquid can cause frostbite. Exposure of the container to prolonged heat or fire can cause it to rupture violently and rocket.

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No rapid reaction with air. No rapid reaction with water.

Excerpt from 126 [Gases - Compressed or Liquefied (Including Refrigerant Gases)]:

Some may burn but none ignite readily. Containers may explode when heated. Ruptured cylinders may rocket. CAUTION: Aerosols (UN1950) may contain a flammable propellant. (ERG, 2020)

Displaces air such that oxygen content may become too low to support life. Prolonged exposure can cause narcotic effect or rapid suffocation. Contact with liquid may cause frostbite. (USCG, 1999)

CHLOROTETRAFLUOROETHANE is chemically inert in many situations, but can react violently with strong reducing agents such as the very active metals and the active metals. Can react with strong oxidizing agents or weaker oxidizing agents under extremes of temperature.

• Fluorinated Organic Compounds

No information available.

Excerpt from 126 [Gases - Compressed or Liquefied (Including Refrigerant Gases)]:

IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area for at least 100 meters (330 feet) in all directions.

LARGE SPILL: Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 500 meters (1/3 mile).

FIRE: If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2020)

Excerpt from 126 [Gases - Compressed or Liquefied (Including Refrigerant Gases)]:

Use extinguishing agent suitable for type of surrounding fire.

SMALL FIRE: Dry chemical or CO2.

LARGE FIRE: Water spray, fog or regular 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 engulfed in fire. Some of these materials, if spilled, may evaporate leaving a flammable residue. (ERG, 2020)

Excerpt from 126 [Gases - Compressed or Liquefied (Including Refrigerant Gases)]:

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. If possible, turn leaking containers so that gas escapes rather than liquid. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Allow substance to evaporate. Ventilate the area. (ERG, 2020)

Approved respirator, chemical safety goggles, chemical resistant gloves, other protective clothing (USCG, 1999)

No information available.

Call a physician.

INHALATION: Move victim to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

SKIN OR EYES: Remove contaminated clothing and shoes, flush affected area with lukewarm water. DO NOT USE HOT WATER. (USCG, 1999)

• 2-CHLORO-1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROETHANE
• 1-CHLORO-1,1,2,2-TETRAFLUOROETHANE
• 1-CHLORO-1,2,2,2-TETRAFLUOROETHANE
• CHLOROTETRAFLUOROETHANE
• F-124
• HALON 241
• HCFC-124
• MONOCHLOROTETRAFLUOROETHANE
• R-124
• REFRIGERANT GAS R-124
• TETRAFLUOROCHLOROETHANE
• TETRAFLUOROMONOCHLOROETHANE