Chlorotetrafluoroethane

General Description

1-Chloro-1,2,2,2,-tetrafluoroethane is a colorless odorless gas. Chlorotetrafluoroethane is shipped as a liquefied gas under its own vapor pressure. Chlorotetrafluoroethane can asphyxiate by the displacement of air. Contact with the liquid can cause frostbite. Exposure of the container to prolonged heat or fire can cause Chlorotetrafluoroethane to rupture violently and rocket.

Reactivity Profile

Chlorotetrafluoroethane is chemically inert in many situations, but can react violently with strong reducing agents such as the very active metals and the active metals. Can react with strong oxidizing agents or weaker oxidizing agents under extremes of temperature.

Health Hazard

Displaces air such that oxygen content may become too low to support life. Prolonged exposure can cause narcotic effect or rapid suffocation. Contact with liquid may cause frostbite.

Fire Hazard

Some may burn but none ignite readily. Containers may explode when heated. Ruptured cylinders may rocket.