Product Identification

Product Name

Fluorocarbon 11

Synonyms

Butaneperoxoic acid, 2-ethyl-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester
Fluorotrichloromethane
R 11
tert-Butyl 2-ethylperoxybutyrate
tert-Butyl perdiethylacetate
tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylbutyrate
Trichloromonofluoromethane
Trigonox 27

CAS

2550-33-6

CAS

75-69-4

Formula

C10H20O3

Formula

CCl3F

Molecular Weight

137.37

Molecular Weight

188.27

EINECS

200-892-3

EINECS

219-850-0

RTECS

PB6125000

RTECS Class

Tumorigen; Human Data

Merck

12,9770

Beilstein/Gmelin

2637996

Beilstein/Gmelin

1732469

Beilstein Reference

4-01-00-00054

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

A clear light colored liquid. Nearly odorless.

Solubility in water

Insoluble

Solubility in water

1 g/L

Melting Point

-111.1

Melting Point

31

Boiling Point

23.8

Boiling Point

249

Vapor Pressure

665 (20 C)

Density

1.4995 g/cm3 (15 C)

Partition Coefficient

2.53

Partition Coefficient

1.47

Heat Of Vaporization

25.1 kj/mol

Usage

Substance is used in refrigeration machinery requiring a refrigerant effective at negative pressures.

Vapor Density

>1

Refractive Index

1.3865 (20 C)

Refractive Index

1.4198 (20 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Volatile chemicals have a high risk of being aspirated into the victim's lungs during vomiting which increases the medical problems. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital.

Ingestion

Seek medical assistance.

Inhalation

IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used.

Inhalation

May cause severe injury or burns.

Inhalation

Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.

Skin

See Inhalation.

Skin

IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.

Skin

Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. Remove material from skin immediately. Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Eyes

See Inhalation.

Eyes

First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.

Eyes

Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage.

Storage

Store at room temperature. Venting: safety relief

Handling

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.

Handling

Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since emptied containers retain product residues (vapor, liquid, and/or solid), all hazard precautions given in the data sheet must be observed.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion

See Inhalation.

Inhalation

Vapors may cause dizziness or asphyxiation without warning.

Skin

Dermal contact may result in defatting, irritation or contact dermatitis. Severe frostbite has been reported as an effect of freon exposure. Injection causes transient pain, erythema and edema.

Eyes

See Skin.

Ingestion

Nausea may develop. Ingestion of a small amount of trichlorofluoromethane resulted in necrosis and perforation of the stomach in one patient.

Hazards

Vapors from liquefied gas are initially heavier than air and spread along ground.

Hazards

May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). May ignite spontaneously if exposed to air. May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames.

UN (DOT)

2144

UN (DOT)

2599

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.

Respirators

Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Exposure Effects

Headache, dizziness, and disorientation are common. Cerebral edema may be found on autopsy. Dichlorodifluoromethane was not teratogenic in rats and rabbits. <br>The reproductive effects of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane were studied in rats. No adverse effects on reproductive performance was noted or on the development, maturation or reproductive performance of up to two successive generations.

Exposure limit(s)

OSHA PEL: TWA 1000 ppm (5600 mg/m3) NIOSH REL: C 1000 ppm (5600 mg/m3) NIOSH IDLH: 2000 ppm

Poison Class

5

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire Fighting

Extinguish fire using agent suitable for type of surrounding fire. (Material itself does not burn or burns with difficulty.) Keep run-off water out of sewers and water sources.

Fire Fighting

The temperature of the substance must be maintained at or below the Control Temperature at all times. Small Fires: Water spray or fog is preferred; if water not available use dry chemical, carbon dioxide or regular foam. Large Fires: Flood fire area with water from a distance. Use water spray or fog; do not use straight streams.

Fire Potential

May burn but does not ignite readily

Fire Potential

May explode from heat, contamination or loss of temperature control. Particularly sensitive to temperature rises.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

ELIMINATE all ignition sources and combustible materials. Do not touch spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Take up with inert, damp, noncombustible material using clean non-sparking tools and place into loosely covered plastic containers for later disposal. For large spills, contact specialist for clean-up or disposal instructions.

Small spills/leaks

Keep material out of water sources and sewers. Build dikes to contain flow as necessary. Attempt to stop leak if without undue personnel hazard. Apply water spray or mist to knock down vapors. Land spill: Dig a pit, pond, lagoon, holding area to contain liquid or solid material. Dike surface flow using soil, sand bags, foamed polyurethane, or foamed concrete. Absorb bulk liquid with fly ash, cement powder, or commercial sorbents. Water spill: Use natural barriers or oil spill control booms to limit spill travel. Remove trapped material with suction hoses.

Stability and Reactivity

Incompatibilities

Incompatible with alkali or alkaline earth metals, powdered aluminum, zinc and beryllium Reacts violently with barium and lithium.

Stability

No data.

Stability

Stable.

Decomposition

Hydrogen chloride, hydrogen fluoride, phosgene.

Combustion Products

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Combustion Products

Produces irritating and toxic products when heated to decomposition temperatures.

Transport Information

UN Number

2144

UN Number

2599

Hazard Class

5.2

Hazard Class

2.2