Dichlorodifluoromethane
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Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H280 |
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated | Gases under pressure |
H336 |
May cause drowsiness or dizziness | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects |
H420 |
Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere | Hazardous to the ozone layer |
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P261 |
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P271 |
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. |
P304+P340 |
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
P319 |
Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
P403+P233 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P410+P403 |
Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
P502 |
Refer to manufacturer or supplier for information on recovery or recycling |
Exposure Limits
| OSHA PEL | 1000 ppm |
| NIOSH REL | 1000 ppm |
| NIOSH IDLH | 15000 ppm |
| Skin Notation | Yes — can be absorbed through skin |
Physical Properties
Colorless gas with an ether-like odor at extremely high concentrations.
| Boiling Point | -22°F |
| Vapor Pressure | 5.7 atm |
| Specific Gravity | 1.35 at 59°F |
Target Organs
narcotic effects and possible asphyxia from vapor
Synonyms
difluorodichloromethane; Fluorocarbon 12; Freon12; Genetron12; Halon122; Propellant 12; Refrigerant 12
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 6391
- OSHA PEL: OSHA Occupational Chemical Database
- NIOSH REL/IDLH: NIOSH Pocket Guide
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