International Chemical Safety Cards

VINYL FLUORIDE ICSC: 0598
VINYL FLUORIDE
Vinyl fluoride (inhibited)
Fluoroethene
Fluoroethylene
(cylinder)
C2H3F
Molecular mass: 46.1
CAS # 75-02-5
RTECS # YZ7351000
ICSC # 0598
UN # 1860 (inhibited)
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Extremely flammable.
NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
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.
EXPLOSION Gas/air mixtures are explosive.
Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water.
EXPOSURE


  • INHALATION
    		• Dizziness. Nausea. Shortness of breath.
    		Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
    		Fresh air, rest.
  • SKIN
    		• ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE.
    		Cold-insulating gloves.
    		ON FROSTBITE: rinse with plenty of water, do NOT remove clothes.
  • EYES
    		• (See Skin).
    		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 take to a doctor.
  • INGESTION



    • SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Ventilation. NEVER direct water jet on liquid (extra personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus).
    		Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants. Cool. Store only if stabilized.

    UN Hazard Class: 2.1
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    ICSC: 0598 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

    International Chemical Safety Cards

    VINYL FLUORIDE ICSC: 0598

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    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 polymerize freely. The substance decomposes on heating and on burning producing toxic gases (hydrogen fluoride).

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV not established.


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
     The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

    INHALATION RISK:
     A harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached very quickly on loss of containment.

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
     The liquid may cause frostbite. Exposure may result in unconsciousness.

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
     This substance is probably carcinogenic to humans.
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    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
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
    N O T E S
    Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. High concentrations in the air cause a deficiency of oxygen with the risk of unconsciousness or death. Check oxygen content before entering area.
    Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-682
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 0598 VINYL FLUORIDE
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
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