1-Chloro-1-fluoroethylene

Following exposure to gas, remove the patient from the gas source or contaminated area. Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block the airway, should be removed, where possible, prior to initiating first aid procedures. If the patient is not breathing spontaneously, administer rescue breathing. If the patient does not have a pulse, administer CPR. If medical oxygen and appropriately trained personnel are available, administer 100% oxygen. Summon an emergency ambulance. If an ambulance is not available, contact a physician, hospital, or Poison Control Centre for further instruction. Keep the patient warm, comfortable and at rest while awaiting medical care. MONITOR THE BREATHING AND PULSE, CONTINUOUSLY. Administer rescue breathing (preferably with a demand-valve resuscitator, bag-valve mask-device, or pocket mask as trained) or CPR if necessary.

Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available). Seek medical attention in event of irritation.

If product comes in contact with eyes remove the patient from gas source or contaminated area. Take the patient to the nearest eye wash, shower or other source of clean water. Open the eyelid(s) wide to allow the material to evaporate. Gently rinse the affected eye(s) with clean, cool water for at least 15 minutes. Have the patient lie or sit down and tilt the head back. Hold the eyelid(s) open and pour water slowly over the eyeball(s) at the inner corners, letting the water run out of the outer corners. Ensure that the patient looks up, and side to side as the eye is rinsed in order to better reach all parts of the eye(s). Transport to hospital or doctor. Even when no pain persists and vision is good, a doctor should examine the eye as delayed damage may occur. If the patient cannot tolerate light, protect the eyes with a clean, loosely tied bandage.

Not considered a normal route of entry.

Dry chemical, CO2 or water spray to extinguish gas (only if absolutely necessary and safe to do so). Cool cylinder by direct flooding quantities of water onto upper surface until well after fire is out.

DO NOT use water jets. DO NOT direct water at source of leak or venting safety devices as icing may occur.

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Will form explosive mixtures with air. Fire exposed containers may vent contents through pressure relief valves thereby increasing fire intensity and/ or vapour concentration. Vapours may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Containers may explode when heated - Ruptured cylinders may rocket. Fire may produce irritating, poisonous or corrosive gases. Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard. May decompose explosively when heated or involved in fire. High concentration of gas may cause asphyxiation without warning. Contact with gas may cause burns, severe injury and/ or frostbite. Contains low boiling substance: Closed containers may rupture due to pressure buildup under fire conditions. Severe vapour explosion hazard, when exposed to flame or spark. Vapour may travel a considerable distance to source of ignition.

DO NOT EXTINGUISH BURNING GAS UNLESS LEAK CAN BE STOPPED SAFELY; OTHERWISE: LEAVE GAS TO BURN. The only safe way to extinguish a flammable gas fire is to stop the flow of gas. If the flow cannot be stopped, allow the entire contents of the cylinder to burn while cooling the cylinder and surroundings with water from a suitable distance. Extinguishing the fire without stopping the gas flow may permit the formation of ignitable or explosive mixtures with air. These mixtures may propagate to a source of ignition. To stop the flow of gas, specifically trained personnel may inert the atmosphere to reduce oxygen levels thus allowing the capping of leaking container(s). Reduce the rate of flow and inject an inert gas, if possible, before completely stopping the flow to prevent flashback. Use non-sparking tools to close container valves. Be CAUTIOUS of a Boiling Liquid Evaporating Vapour Explosion, BLEVE, if fire is impinging on surrounding containers. Direct 2500 litre/min (500 gpm) water stream onto containers above liquid level with the assistance remote monitors.

Minor Spills: Avoid breathing vapour and any contact with liquid or gas. Protective equipment including respirator should be used. DO NOT enter confined spaces where gas may have accumulated. Shut off all sources of possible ignition and increase ventilation. Clear area of personnel. Stop leak only if safe to so do. Remove leaking cylinders to safe place. release pressure under safe controlled conditions by opening valve. Orientate cylinder so that the leak is gas, not liquid, to minimise rate of leakage. Keep area clear of personnel until gas has dispersed. Major Spills: Clear area of all unprotected personnel and move upwind. Alert Emergency Authority and advise them of the location and nature of hazard. May be violently or explosively reactive. Wear full body clothing with breathing apparatus. Prevent by any means available, spillage from entering drains and water-courses. Consider evacuation. Shut off all possible sources of ignition and increase ventilation. No smoking or naked lights within area. Use extreme caution to prevent violent reaction. Stop leak only if safe to so do. Water spray or fog may be used to disperse vapour. DO NOT enter confined space where gas may have collected. Keep area clear until gas has dispersed. Remove leaking cylinders to a safe place. Fit vent pipes. Release pressure under safe, controlled conditions. Burn issuing gas at vent pipes. DO NOT exert excessive pressure on valve; DO NOT attempt to operate damaged valve.

Avoid breathing vapour and any contact with liquid or gas. Protective equipment including respirator should be used. DO NOT enter confined spaces where gas may have accumulated. Shut off all sources of possible ignition and increase ventilation. Clear area of personnel. Stop leak only if safe to so do. Remove leaking cylinders to safe place. release pressure under safe controlled conditions by opening valve. Orientate cylinder so that the leak is gas, not liquid, to minimise rate of leakage. Keep area clear of personnel until gas has dispersed.

Clear area of all unprotected personnel and move upwind. Alert Emergency Authority and advise them of the location and nature of hazard. May be violently or explosively reactive. Wear full body clothing with breathing apparatus. Prevent by any means available, spillage from entering drains and water-courses. Consider evacuation. Shut off all possible sources of ignition and increase ventilation. No smoking or naked lights within area. Use extreme caution to prevent violent reaction. Stop leak only if safe to so do. Water spray or fog may be used to disperse vapour. DO NOT enter confined space where gas may have collected. Keep area clear until gas has dispersed. Remove leaking cylinders to a safe place. Fit vent pipes. Release pressure under safe, controlled conditions. Burn issuing gas at vent pipes. DO NOT exert excessive pressure on valve; DO NOT attempt to operate damaged valve.

Prevent by any means available, spillage from entering drains and water-courses.

Consider use in closed pressurised systems, fitted with temperature, pressure and safety relief valves. Use only properly specified equipment. Before connecting gas cylinders, ensure manifold is mechanically secure. When connecting or replacing cylinders take care to avoid airborne particulates. Use a pressure reducing regulator. Use a check valve or trap. Check regularly for spills or leaks. Open valve slowly. Valve protection caps must remain in place. Never insert a pointed object into cylinder cap openings. Suck back of water into the container must be prevented. Do NOT drag, slide or roll cylinders. Test for leakage with brush and detergent. DO NOT heat cylinder. Leaking gland nuts may be tightened. If a cylinder valve will not close completely, remove the cylinder to a well ventilated location. Obtain a work permit before attempting any repairs. DO NOT attempt repair work on lines, vessels under pressure. Atmospheres must be tested. Avoid generation of static electricity. Earth all lines and equipment. DO NOT transfer gas from one cylinder to another.

Cylinders should be stored in a purpose-built compound with good ventilation, preferably in the open. Protected against rust and extremes of weather. Properly secured to prevent toppling or rolling. Valves should be closed when not in use. Segregated according to the requirements of the Dangerous Goods Act(s). Stored away from other combustible materials. Check storage areas for flammable or hazardous concentrations of gases prior to entry. Preferably store full and empty cylinders separately. Oldest stock is used first. Checked periodically for general condition and leakage. Protect cylinders against physical damage.

Avoid generation of static electricity. Earth all lines and equipment.

Engineering controls are used to remove a hazard or place a barrier between the worker and the hazard. Process controls which involve changing the way a job activity or process is done to reduce the risk. Enclosure and/or isolation of emission source which keeps a selected hazard 'physically' away from the worker and ventilation that strategically 'adds' and 'removes' air in the work environment. Areas where cylinders are stored require good ventilation and, if enclosed need discrete/ controlled exhaust ventilation. Local exhaust ventilation (explosion proof) is usually required in workplaces. Consideration should be given to the use of doubly-contained piping; diaphragm or bellows-sealed, soft-seat valves; backflow prevention devices; flash arrestors and flow-monitoring or limiting devices. Automated controls should ensure that workplace atmospheres do not exceed 25% of the lower explosive limit (LEL) (if available). Monitor the work area and secondary containments for release of gas. Automated alerting systems with automatic shutdown of gas-flow may be appropriate and may in fact be mandatory in certain jurisdictions. Adequate ventilation is typically taken to be that which limits the average concentration to no more than 25% of the LEL within the building, room or enclosure containing the dangerous substance. Temporary exhaust ventilation systems may be provided for non-routine higher-risk activities, such as cleaning, repair or maintenance in tanks or other confined spaces or in an emergency after a release.

When handling sealed and suitably insulated cylinders wear cloth or leather gloves.

Safety glasses with side shields. Chemical goggles. [AS/NZS 1337.1, EN166 or national equivalent]. Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of lenses or restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task.

Respiratory protection in the form of air-supplied or self-contained breathing equipment must be worn if the oxygen concentration in the workplace air is less than 19%. Cartridge respirators DO NOT give protection and may result in rapid suffocation. Full face respirator with supplied air. Positive pressure, full face, air-supplied breathing apparatus should be used for work in enclosed spaces if a leak is suspected or the primary containment is to be opened (e.g. for a cylinder change). Air-supplied breathing apparatus is required where release of gas from primary containment is either suspected or demonstrated.

Protective overalls, closely fitted at neck and wrist. IN CONFINED SPACES: Non-sparking protective boots, Static-free clothing. Ensure availability of lifeline. Some plastic personal protective equipment (PPE) (e.g. gloves, aprons, overshoes) are not recommended as they may produce static electricity. For large scale or continuous use wear tight-weave non-static clothing (no metallic fasteners, cuffs or pockets). Non sparking safety or conductive footwear should be considered.

See section 12

Unstable in the presence of incompatible materials. Product is considered stable.

See section 7.2

Hazardous polymerisation will not occur. See section 7.2

See section 7.2

See section 7.2

See section 5.3

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