Product Identification

Product Name

2,2-Difluoroethanol

CAS

359-13-7

Formula

C2H4F2O

Molecular Weight

82.05

Beilstein/Gmelin

1731617

Beilstein Reference

4-01-00-01369

Physical and Chemical Properties

Melting Point

-28.2

Boiling Point

95

Density

1.296 g/cm3 (20 C)

Refractive Index

1.34 (20 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Seek medical assistance.

Inhalation

Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.

Skin

Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact with substance, immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes. Wash skin with soap and water.

Eyes

In case of contact with substance, immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion

See inhalation.

Inhalation

May be fatal. May cause irritatior or burns. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation.

Skin

See inhalation.

Eyes

See inhalation.

Hazards

Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion and poison hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers.

EC Risk Phrase

R 11 23/24/25 36/37/38

EC Safety Phrase

S 16 23 36/37/39 45

UN (DOT)

1992

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.

Respirators

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

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

3

Fire Fighting

Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient. Small Fires: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. Large Fires: Water spray, fog or alcohol-resistant foam.

Fire Potential

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Make no contact with the spilled material. Fully encapsulating, vapor protective clothing should be worn for spills and leaks with no fire. ELIMINATE all ignition sources and ground all equipment. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. Use clean non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material.

Transport Information

UN Number

1992

Stability and Reactivity

Combustion Products

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