ICSC 1636 - METHOXYFLURANE

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METHOXYFLURANE	ICSC: 1636 (April 2006)
2,2-Dichloro-1,1-difluoroethyl methyl ether 2,2-Dichloro-1,1-difluoro-1-methoxyethane Methoflurane Penthrane

CAS #: 76-38-0

EC Number: 200-956-0

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Above 63°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames. Above 63°C use a closed system and ventilation.	Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Dizziness. Drowsiness. Unconsciousness.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety spectacles 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		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable metal containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria WARNING Combustible liquid May cause damage to kidneys if inhaled Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

METHOXYFLURANE

ICSC: 1636

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes of hydrogen chloride and hydrogen fluoride. Attacks some forms of plastic and rubber.	Formula: C₃H₄Cl₂F₂O / CH₃OCF₂CHCl₂ Molecular mass: 165.0 Boiling point: 105°C Melting point: -35°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.42 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 37°C: 2.83 (poor) Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 3.1 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.7 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.1 Flash point: 63°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 7-? Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.21

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes of hydrogen chloride and hydrogen fluoride. Attacks some forms of plastic and rubber.

Formula: C₃H₄Cl₂F₂O / CH₃OCF₂CHCl₂
Molecular mass: 165.0
Boiling point: 105°C
Melting point: -35°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.42
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 37°C: 2.83 (poor)
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 3.1
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.7
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.1
Flash point: 63°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 7-?
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.21

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour. Effects of short-term exposure Exposure at high levels could cause unconsciousness.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the kidneys. This may result in kidney impairment.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
Exposure at high levels could cause unconsciousness.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the kidneys. This may result in kidney impairment.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

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