ICSC 0598 - VINYL FLUORIDE

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VINYL FLUORIDE	ICSC: 0598 (April 2017)
Fluoroethene Fluoroethylene

CAS #: 75-02-5

UN #: 1860 (stabilized)

EC Number: 200-832-6

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Extremely flammable. Gas/air mixtures are explosive.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.	Shut off supply; if not possible and no risk to surroundings, let the fire burn itself out. In other cases extinguish with powder, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water.

AVOID ALL CONTACT!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Headache. Dizziness. Confusion. Incoordination. Nausea. Vomiting. Shortness of breath.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed.
Skin	ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE.	Cold-insulating gloves. Protective clothing.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. ON FROSTBITE: rinse with plenty of water, do NOT remove clothes. Refer immediately for medical attention.
Eyes	See Skin.	Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Ventilation. NEVER direct water jet on liquid. Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus. Remove fumes with fine water spray. Do NOT wash away into sewer.	According to UN GHS Criteria Extremely flammable gas Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated May cause cancer Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 2.1
STORAGE
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants. Cool. Store only if stabilized.
PACKAGING

VINYL FLUORIDE

ICSC: 0598

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED GAS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible. Chemical dangers The substance may freely polymerize. Decomposes on heating and on burning. This produces toxic gases of hydrogen fluoride.	Formula: C₂H₃F / CH2=CHF Molecular mass: 46.1 Boiling point: -72°C Melting point: -161°C Solubility in water: none Relative vapour density (air = 1): 1.6 Flash point: Flammable gas Auto-ignition temperature: 385°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.6-21.7

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED GAS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible.

Chemical dangers
The substance may freely polymerize. Decomposes on heating and on burning. This produces toxic gases of hydrogen fluoride.

Formula: C₂H₃F / CH2=CHF
Molecular mass: 46.1
Boiling point: -72°C
Melting point: -161°C
Solubility in water: none
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 1.6
Flash point: Flammable gas
Auto-ignition temperature: 385°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.6-21.7

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. Effects of short-term exposure The liquid may cause frostbite. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached very quickly on loss of containment. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure This substance is probably carcinogenic to humans.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

Effects of short-term exposure
The liquid may cause frostbite. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached very quickly on loss of containment.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
This substance is probably carcinogenic to humans.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 1 ppm as TWA; A2 (suspected human carcinogen)

ENVIRONMENT
Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately.

NOTES
High concentrations in the air cause a deficiency of oxygen with the risk of unconsciousness or death. Check oxygen content before entering area.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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